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The transformation, to be gradually phased in over 10 months, will see an estimated 368 fences and 2,132 hurdle panels across 40 racecourses change markings from the traditional orange to white.The project, which is being delivered by the Horse Welfa
The study found that changing the wood and vinyl padding of take-off boards, guard rails and top boards to white provided increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance. Fluorescent yellow was found to have a similar positive impact, but the color faded rapidly in tests, leading Exeter University to ratify the racing industry’s decision to select white as a valid choice going forward.