48-hour declarations on way

British Horseracing Board members have agreed in principle to introduce 48-hour declarations for all races on the Flat later this year.

At a meeting today, the BHB voted to implement a two-day declaration system from July, subject to further discussions between the Horsemen’s Group and the racecourses.

Those discussions are set to continue until the end of April, prompting the BHB to aim for a July introduction.