Jockey Club Introduces Padded Hurdles Across All National Hunt Racecourses
In response to significant data highlighting the safety benefits for racehorses, the Jockey Club is set to implement padded hurdles ... Continue...
In response to significant data highlighting the safety benefits for racehorses, the Jockey Club is set to implement padded hurdles at all 11 of its National Hunt racecourses. This decision follows the successful use of these hurdles at Exeter, Market Rasen, and Wincanton. According to the Industry Jump Racing Risk Model, padded hurdles have shown an 11 percent reduction in fall risk compared to…
