Horse racing cancelled for Monday and Tuesday

[palo1]

Really glad to hear that the BHA have cancelled racing in the areas forecast to be affected by severe hot weather. There wasn't really a choice I don't think but I am glad that all involved horses and people can stand down now!

 

[Smitty]

Good !?

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Of course it not just running the races where horses' (and jockeys') welfare could be compromised but also the travelling to and fro, as well as time spent in the stables. Sensible decision imo.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Good news! Responsible decision making.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

If they could just extend it into Scotland for Tuesday I would be happy! #flatracingisboring #gonein60seconds #overinaminute ??

 

[teapot]

If they could just extend it into Scotland for Tuesday I would be happy! #flatracingisboring #gonein60seconds #overinaminute ??

I wonder if it’s related to the APHA guidance that’s apparently come out about not travelling animals, hence the England specific nature.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I wonder if it’s related to the APHA guidance that’s apparently come out about not travelling animals, hence the England specific nature.

It's not all of England either it's just parts of England. Cartmel still plan on running they have just rejigged the races so the chases are later in the day, more evening time on Monday now.

 

[teapot]

It's not all of England either it's just parts of England. Cartmel still plan on running they have just rejigged the races so the chases are later in the day, more evening time on Monday now.

Do raceyards use transporters at all? Or all their own boxes as this is now doing the rounds:

The APHA have advised that commercial travel for all types of livestock are not permitted currently between (United Kingdom)
Saturday & Sunday: No Restrictions. Advisory in South East to “Be Alert”
Monday 11am-8pm. Restrictions on Travel
Tuesday 9am-9pm. Restrictions on Travel
During these times it would be illegal for horses to travel for commercial hire and reward and none commercial would be strongly advised not to travel. All horses travelling or competing would not be covered by insurance during these restrictions.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Some yards from flat training centres use transporters when going long distances so they can share transport. But for the most part yards have their own transport. So to whether they have aircon for the horses is a different matter. Some do, the transporters trucks certainly will but a lot won't. I know none of our 4 trucks have aircon for the horses.

 

[Odyssey]

Greyhound racing will be cancelled too, for a change. It's disgusting that it usually goes ahead whatever the temperature, bearing in mind that you're not supposed to walk your dog even in the low 20's, yet they're raced when it's much hotter than that. They're less able to cope with extremes of temperature than other dogs too, to make it worse. If they insist on racing them in the summer, it should at least be after 8pm.

 

[humblepie]

Can anyone find the APHA info on their website. Have seen a company tweet it but can’t find the source info.

 

[teapot]

Can anyone find the APHA info on their website. Have seen a company tweet it but can’t find the source info.

Apparently it was an email direct to professional transporters according to the post I saw on fb

 

[SantaVera]

Good news

 

[humblepie]

Apparently it was an email direct to professional transporters according to the post I saw on fb

Thank you