HRA tweak non-runner rule

The UK Horseracing Regulatory Authority has announced that with effect from Monday, the relaxation of the rule involving withdrawing a horse due to "unsuitable ground" will be withdrawn.

When the 48-hour declaration system was introduced, a rule was announced that allowed trainers (or a representative) to withdraw a horse on account of unsuitable ground as long as they had walked the course, without the animal needing to be at the track.