Horserace Betting Levy Board

The ROA has been awarded funding from the @LevyBoard to deliver projects focused on encouraging & rewarding investment in British ownership & breeding. More 👉shorturl.at/cV6F0 @TheTBA_GB @BHAHorseracing

HBLB is very pleased to be providing the funding for this innovation for Jump racing that provides a direct incentive to owners to have a new horse in training in Britain. Support of the scheme is part of a £4.4m increase in HBLB prize money funding in 2026.

HBLB today has confirmed £10.5m in non-fixture grants for 2026. Further information below: hblb.org.uk/release/734

🆕 - Constitution Hill will NOT run in Champion Hurdle 🏇 Michael Buckley - the decision 🏇 @alandelmonte - Prize Money increase 🏇 Molly Armytage - debut winner 🏇 @TomRyanKY - Baffert Derby entry 🏇 JA McGrath - Hong Kong Insight: @thebedfordfox soundcloud.com/user-418663758…

HBLB was very pleased to increase its contribution and has committed another £4m on top in 2026. As well as the core £63.2m, there was £4.5m to the Great British Bonus, over £2m to other prize money schemes and £700,000 to Sunday Appearance Money, taking HBLB’s total to £70.7m.

HBLB funded RVC project shortlisted for the STEM for Britain 2026 award:

The 2026 @LevyBoard Codes of Practice for the breeding season are LIVE! An indispensable guide for the prevention of equine infectious disease, download your copy now... 🔗 codes.hblb.org.uk

British racing has today launched its first Rider Development Pathway – a major new initiative designed to raise riding standards, improve coaching quality and support long-term career progression across the sport. Developed by the Horseracing Industry People Board and delivered by the @BRSNewmarket, the Rider Development Pathway is a series of initiatives designed to support riders at all levels within British horse racing, from entry-level through to advanced, skilled riders, including jockeys and seasoned rider coaches. The Pathway brings together training, coaching and career support into one joined-up system, so riders develop the right skills at the right time, with clear routes to progress. It will bring coaching directly into training yards, alongside regional workshops and continued support for apprentice and conditional jockeys through the Jockey Coaching Programme. Funded by @RacingGrants and @LevyBoard, the initiative aims to strengthen British racing’s talent pipeline, improve horse training standards and support rider wellbeing and performance. The Rider Development Pathway begins delivery in early 2026. Read more about the launch and what it means for riders, trainers and the wider industry: britishhorseracing.com/press_releases…

The 2026 @LevyBoard Codes of Practice for the breeding season are now LIVE! An indispensable guide for the prevention of equine infectious disease, download your copy now... 🔗 codes.hblb.org.uk

Agenda announced 📢 The Racing Together Industry Day 2026 agenda has been released, with early-bird tickets available until 16 January. Book your tickets now 👉ow.ly/AJv350XVZzU #RacingTogetherIndustryDay @GallagherGlobal @LevyBoard @RacingGrants @TheRCA

Racing to School has reported another record year of participation in 2025 as it looks ahead to its 25th anniversary in 2026. Thank you to our industry partners, funders schools and the young people we work with for their continued support. Read more 👉ow.ly/UVEJ50XVoLO

An article in the @RacingPost today outlines HBLB’s contribution to point-to-pointing. @GBpointing racingpost.com/news/features/…

Madeleine Campbell has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as a member of the HBLB Board for four years from 1 January 2026. hblb.org.uk/release/733

All at the Levy Board are very saddened at this news. In a lifetime of service and devotion to the sport he loved, Johnny always had time for everyone. He will be much missed. Our thoughts are with his family.

HBLB has today released its 2024/25 Annual Report and Accounts, marking Levy yield of almost £109m, the highest since the 2017 reforms that extended the scope of the Levy to overseas betting operators. hblb.org.uk/release/732

Expressions of interest are invited for the Chair and two new members of HBLB's Veterinary Advisory Committee (VAC). The VAC advises HBLB on its veterinary research and education investment. hblb.org.uk/release/731

🐎 A new study from the RVC has identified that ageing causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses. This discovery offers vital insight into why older horses are more prone to tendon injuries and why they heal more slowly. ➡️ rvc.uk.com/ageing-horse-t…

HBLB and @RacingGrants fund new @RoyalVetCollege study to reduce training injuries in racehorses: hblb.org.uk/release/730

The HBLB is proud to support the new @GBpointing bonus scheme, designed to reward and develop the future stars of British jump racing. gbpointing.co.uk/gb-pointing-bo…

October edition of the HBLB Newsletter: hblb.org.uk/documents/Exec…