Amendments to the Rules of Racing – 1st January 2026

Please note that the following amendments to the GBGB Rules of Racing that have been published in the GBGB Calendar and are effective from the 1st January 2026.

• Rule 2A – To include the “Calendar” as a document that is required to be read by Persons subject to Rules.
• Rule 2A – To amend the contact details required by persons subject to the GBGB Rules of Racing to include address, telephone number and email address.
• Rule 4A – To include a reference to Appendix V – the Criteria for GBGB Licensed Persons.
• Rule 6 – To add a new sub-section (iii) to reference the requirement for a Racecourse to have a Homing Policy for Retired Greyhounds.
• Rule 6 – To add a new sub-section (iv) to reference the requirement for a Racecourse to have an Injury Retirement Policy.
• Rule 18 – To clarify the meaning of non-GBGB racing as referenced in sub-section i) d.
• Rule 69A -To include a requirement that the Local Stewards shall provide and publish a reason for all withdrawals under Rule 69A (i) and (ii).
• Rule 102B -To add a requirement that greyhounds transported to the Sales Meeting from the Republic or Northern Ireland are transported and accommodated in accordance with the GBGB General Arrangement for Sales Trial Meetings.