Join

Flu restrictions lifted on Shropshire stable of Mel and Phil Rowley

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026

The British Horseracing Authority has lifted restrictions on the Shropshire stable of Mel and Phil Rowley following the confirmed case of equine flu at a yard adjacent to their premises.

The horse arrived from the Goffs Arkle Sale in Kildare in early June, subsequently developing symptoms and being diagnosed with the infection. The animal in question was transported to Britain on a lorry with eight other thoroughbreds which were subsequently tracked down and tested at a mix of licensed premises, pre-training yards and other premises.

After thanking trainers for their cooperation, the BHA gave the go-ahead for the Rowleys to operate as normal.

“Our thanks again to trainers for your continued efforts, and in particular to those who purchased or received horses from the Goffs Arkle Sale for your support as we traced and determined the level of risk,” a statement read.

“Fortunately, through these actions and prompt engagement we were able to quickly identify those yards at higher risk of exposure and take targeted action.

“This included withdrawing a small number of intended runners and testing others to make sure they were free of the virus before travelling to the racecourse.

“We would also like to confirm that, through this process, we have been able to lift the restrictions placed on Mel and Phil Rowley’s yard in Shropshire.

“Again, we are very grateful for their proactive assistance, which has helped avoid what could potentially have been a much bigger and less manageable outbreak.”

Daryz connections will bide time before firming up future plans

Wathnan all set for another stellar meeting

Dave Nevison's best bets: Horse racing tips for Friday

Andre Fabre against proposal to allow geldings to run in the Arc

Kizlyar leads home Joseph O’Brien one-two in Ascot Stakes

Todays top offer

Get 1,000,000 Free Spins on J Cole

T&Cs Apply

18+ New customers only. Bet £10+ on pre-match accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get 4x £5 Horse Racing Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org

Claim Now

Featured offers

Testing JC

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Bet £10 Get £20 in free bets + £10 Casino + money back if 2nd to SP fav EXTERNAL LINK ANCHORAnother LINK

Bet £10 & Get £30 in free bets

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

New Customers only. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5 and £10 to your account and bet365 will give you three times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. 18+ Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org.

Bet £10 get £40 in Free Bets

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Bet £10 get £40 in Free Bets with Midnite

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

This is a test description for a Midnite offer etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc

Bet £10 get £40 in Free Bets

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Please bet responsibly

My Account

Home

Watch

Live

Replays

On Demand

Catch Up

Tv Schedule

RTV Play Schedule

Racecards

Today's Runners

Non-Runners

Tommorow's Runners

Racing Calendar

Results

Tips

Racing TV Tipsters

Nap Of The Day

News

All

Latest

Highlights

Columnists