The condition book is the schedule of races for a given track during a certain period of time, usually a few weeks or a month. It is this schedule that provides a framework for trainers to develop the training regimens for their horses for this time period.
The Handbook is a guideline with advice regarding integrity and how it relates to the various areas in the management and administration of racing. The Handbook goes beyond the IABRW only by expanding explanations of how integrity is achieved and maintained from good practices agreed by IFHA members.
Overnight race: A race in which entries close a specific number of hours before running (such as 48 hours), as opposed to a stakes race for which nominations close weeks and sometimes months in advance.
For a syndicator to be approved by the BHA they must themselves be registered as a sole or company owner. SYNDICATE MEMBERS: Any person who has shares in the ownership, or lease, of racehorses through a syndicate should be listed a syndicate member.