Horserace Betting Levy Board

HBLB collects a levy from bookmakers which it distributes for the improvement of horseracing & horse breeds; & for advancement of veterinary science & education

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

Catherine Colloms 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 2027.

https://t.co/xEz9KG4Cls

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

Levy income to the Horserace Betting Levy Board for the year ended 31 March 2026 is projected to be around £110m, a marginal increase on the £109m in the previous year.

https://t.co/vmqCKHlnJo

[The RCA @TheRCA]

"That was a moment for me when I thought, even if we do nothing else this project has been worthwhile."

In the latest episode of the RCA's Talk of the Course, we heard from @ponteraces's Jon Mullin about the work they've been doing as part of the @BHAHorseracing -led pilot to combat loneliness.

Alongside the participating racecourses, the pilot is being delivered by @RacingTogether and funded by @LevyBoard and @RacingGrants with support from @RacingPost and @godolphin.

https://t.co/80LwEv9iYI

[Great British Racing @GBRacing]

A highlight of Racing Together Community Week 🫶

Members from Age UK Northumberland attended Newcastle Racecourse, as part of the BHA Loneliness Pilot delivered by Racing Together and being funded by the Racing Foundation and Horserace Betting Levy Board with support from the Racing Post and Godolphin.

[Equine Surveillance @evsnet]

Our equine microbiology proficiency testing scheme was launched today.
Great to have 17 UK commercial, academic, and in-house equine practice labs taking part.
Thanks to the @LivUni VetCLIN AMR team, and to the @LevyBoard and @vmdgovuk for supporting this work.

[Racing to School @RacingtoSchool]

On Friday, we welcomed guests from @LevyBoard to @Ascot Racecourse to see a Racing to School day in action with pupils from Grove Academy. We are grateful for HBLB’s long-standing support in helping us provide free educational experiences for young people across Britain🤝

[Racing Foundation @RacingGrants]

NEW: The Racing Foundation is pleased to support three major equine science research projects through the Horserace Betting Levy Board’s 2026 Equine Veterinary Science and Education Programme.

The £200,000 contribution will support pioneering research led by the University of Oxford, University of Nottingham and University of York, focused on tendon injury therapies, injury prevention and Rhodococcus equi infection in young horses.

This latest award takes the Racing Foundation’s total investment in equine science research to more than £2 million, reinforcing its commitment to evidence-based research that delivers practical benefits for Thoroughbred welfare and the long-term sustainability of British racing.

Read more via the link below.
https://t.co/ptH3lMNODa

[PontefractRacecourse @ponteraces]

Veblen Good goes from last to first on stable debut for @omeararacing in the @LevyBoard Supports @The_NHC Handicap

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

🗣️"We try to get them to horses."

John Blake and the @RacingtoSchool team are doing some great work 👏

#LuckOnSunday | @WorldPool

[Racing Together @RacingTogether]

As Racing to School marks 25 years, former Trustee @MoragGray reflects on her years supporting the charity and the part she played in its growth into the sport’s largest community programme🤝

Read the full blog here👉https://t.co/fJj9fD3tLJ

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

Proficiency testing scheme as part of the HBLB funded antimicrobial research scholarship. Read more below:

https://t.co/U6QCQZ9ftG

[Equine Surveillance @evsnet]

Do you perform equine bacterial culture and susceptibility testing?
The University of Liverpool VetCLIN AMR team is offering free equine proficiency testing for diagnostic laboratories and equine practices with in-house laboratory facilities. Contact info👇
@LevyBoard

[Racehorse Owners Association @RacehorseOwners]

The ROA has been awarded funding from the @LevyBoard to deliver projects focused on encouraging & rewarding investment in British ownership & breeding.

More 👉https://t.co/tl2lZBY1qu

@TheTBA_GB @BHAHorseracing

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

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.

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

The BHA has introduced a new Training Fees Credit Scheme that will see winning and runner-up owners in Grade 1 Chase and Hurdle races in March and April receive credits to be redeemed against the training fees of a new British-trained horse.

Full details: https://t.co/Aysb9yKrUl

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

HBLB today has confirmed £10.5m in non-fixture grants for 2026. Further information below:

https://t.co/qR1ygEVqSr

[Nick Luck @nickluck]

🆕 - 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
https://t.co/9fMSPqQJlv

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

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.

[The RCA @TheRCA]

NEW: Prize money in British racing increased by 3.5% in 2025 with a total of £194.7m on offer.

Full details of what makes up the total from the sport's principle funders included here:

https://t.co/Ufhid074Bc

[Horserace Betting Levy Board @LevyBoard]

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

[Royal Veterinary College (RVC) @RoyalVetCollege]

🏇 Research from the RVC has been shortlisted for the prestigious STEM for Britain 2026 award in recognition of its work applying artificial intelligence (AI) to improve fracture detection in animals.

@STEM4Brit @levyboard

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/czKyjRc96b

[The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (The TBA) @TheTBA_GB]

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...
🔗 https://t.co/g5gW1mob3X

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

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: https://t.co/zeXocWWVAQ

[The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (The TBA) @TheTBA_GB]

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...
🔗 https://t.co/g5gW1mob3X