British prize money boost

THE British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the programming of over 60 high-value developmental flat races in 2023, with funding provided by the BHA, Darley and Juddmonte, supported by contributions from the tracks.

The races will offer enhanced prize money to horses at the beginning of their careers as well as assisting longer-term objectives of supporting the domestic breeding industry and ensuring more quality young horses who are bred in Britain are retained to race there.

The races will be run at a range of racecourses, both large and small, across Britain.

New water purification system

PUNCHESTOWN has installed a new water purification system in its stableyards. The Aquatabs Inline system is Irish-owned and kills microorganisms like viruses and bacteria commonly found in water.

The system has been introduced to the Irish market by Kildare-based equine solutions company, ARKequine, whose nutritional manager Kirsty McCann said: “Water is very much the forgotten nutrient and we at ARKequine are working hard to change that. Our aim is to raise awareness of the importance of clean and plentiful water in racing and the home of Irish jumps racing is a great place to start that conversation.”