Updates to Flat Models and Listed Programs were announced on Friday | BHA
Changes have been made to the Listed and Flat Model Program for 2023, the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) Flat Model Committee confirmed on Friday.
Focused primarily on reducing the number of Group 3 and listed races, these are the first changes announced to help improve the performance of black races in the UK. Additional changes will be announced next month. These short-term measures are aimed at increasing the size of the field and increasing the competitiveness of this year’s black race. Other means of enhancing the racing program in 2024 and beyond are being developed through sport industry strategy. Group 3 and the following listed races will no longer be part of the Model and Listed Program for 2023:
- Listed Leisure S., Windsor Racecourse (6f, 3yo+, May)
- Listed Royal Windsor S., Windsor racecourse (8f, 3yo+, May)
- Listed Fairway S., Newmarket Racecourse (10f, 3yo, May)
- Listed Buckhounds S., Ascot Racecourse (12f, 4yo+, May)
- Listed on Midsummer S., Windsor Racecourse (8f, 3yo+, July)
- Listed Denford S., Newbury Racecourse (7f, 2yo, August)
- G3 Supreme S., Goodwood Racecourse (7f, 3yo+, August)
- G3 March S., Goodwood Racecourse (14f, 3yo, August)
- G3 Legacy Cup S., Newbury Racecourse (11f, 3yo+, September)
In addition, the European Free Handicap S., Newmarket Racecourse (7f, 3yo, April) are listed and King Richard III S., Leicester Racecourse (7f, 4yo+, April) will also not be held next year. 2023. An adjustment to the Winter All-Weather program will see the Winter Derby Test listed at Lingfield Park (10f, 4yo+, February) shortened to a mile and redeemed. renamed Listed Tandridge S. (8f, 4yo+, February 4).
Ruth Quinn, BHA’s Director of International Racing and Racing Development, said: “The quality and competitiveness of our List and Flat Model Programs are fundamental, not just to reputation. the longevity and sustainability of British racing, but also to the power of purebreds. alike.
“Work is underway, as part of the industry’s long-term strategy, to bring about significant improvements to the way our race is structured, presented and promoted.
“This includes continuously enhancing the performance of our black program under both codes and ensuring that the best horses continue to be bred, owned, trained and raced in the UK.
“The changes to the program for 2023 are the first step in a series of measures to help address some of the immediate challenges in our black competitions, particularly in terms of size. pitch and race competitiveness, ahead of deeper, more fundamental improvements. –with racecourses involved in the process from the start–for 2024 and beyond.
“Work is also continuing through the Dance Patterns Committee to come up with a package of measures in time for the 2023/24 season, with changes to the Dance Patterns and Listed Program to be announced before Cheltenham Festival. 2023.”
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