The British Horseracing Authority can today confirm the appointment of a consultancy firm to lead the process for recruiting the new members of a fully independent BHA Board. Egon Zehnder, a preeminent … More 25 Sep 2025
New industry-wide plan to shape racing’s sustainable future Four clear areas of focus: carbon, water, nature, and resources & waste First phase of five-year plan focusing on data gathering and … More 25 Sep 2025
The BHA can today confirm that a rule change will enable Stewards to declare a horse a non-runner in Jumps races, or any other race that does not utilise starting stalls, if they determine that a horse … More 24 Sep 2025
Following the publication of the independent Disciplinary Panel’s short preliminary decision in the case against Dylan Kitts, John Higgins and Chris Honour, the BHA has released the following … More 19 Sep 2025
Measures aimed at supporting horses to gain vital early jumping experience Shift towards more weight-for-age novices’ chases, and new minimum performance ratings for Grade 1 novices’ and … More 18 Sep 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm it has approved a request from Arena Racing Company (ARC) to transfer Southwell’s fixture on Saturday 21 February to Lingfield Park. The fixture, … More 16 Sep 2025
Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British racing has today released ten new education modules to boost knowledge and best-practice for those working with racehorses, as part of the sport’s … More 16 Sep 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Plumpton’s fixture on Sunday 21 September have been abandoned and will be replaced … More 12 Sep 2025
Following Salisbury’s abandoned fixture on Thursday 4 September, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the rescheduling of the Group 3 IRE Incentive – It Pays To Buy Irish Dick … More 4 Sep 2025
Nominations are open until Tuesday 4 November 2025 £128,500 in prize money to be won across six categories Ascot Racecourse to host prestigious ceremony in February 2026 Nominations open today for … More 3 Sep 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that National Trainers Federation (NTF) Chief Executive Paul Johnson has been appointed to the BHA Board. Joining the Board as one of the two Member-Nominated … More 2 Sep 2025
Lord Allen of Kensington has today taken the reins as chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). To coincide with his first day in the role, Lord Allen issued the following statement: “Horseracing … More 1 Sep 2025
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