RCA Statement Regarding Covid Pass

The RCA notes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister that as of 1^st October 2021, Covid Pass is to be made mandatory for certain events in England.

We welcome the fact that this inception date will allow all British adults to have the option of being double vaccinated.

Whilst we all sincerely hope the days of Covid restrictions are behind us, it is vital that horseracing and the wider sports/leisure economies have contingency plans to avoid commercially damaging restrictions being re-imposed but equally allow us to host safe events.

Our immediate attention now turns to working with Government, stakeholder partners and member racecourses to understand the detail behind this plan and map out what will be a significant logistical operation