The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Jerry Hill MBE will retire later this year from his role as Chief Medical Adviser. Dr Hill has served in the role since 2014 and has … More
27 Mar 2025
Testing for gene doping incorporated into raceday and out of competition sampling Follows BHA investment in extensive research at the LGC laboratory in Fordham LGC secures accreditation to utilise newly … More
25 Mar 2025
The following changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on the dates specified below. The Rules have been amended following consultation and engagement … More
24 Mar 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the advertisement for a new Chair for the sport’s Horse Welfare Board alongside three independent roles, as part of its continued commitment to … More
18 Mar 2025
New podcast provides in-depth discussions around the key issues facing racing The podcast is hosted by broadcaster Nick Lightfoot. To ensure editorial integrity and credibility, questions will never … More
5 Mar 2025
Over £3.3m in prize money will be available across 88 High Value Developmental Races for the 2025 Flat season in a further boost for the British racing and breeding industry. The programme of races, … More
5 Mar 2025
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD A collaboration between British racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB), the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS) and the Racecourse Association … More
28 Feb 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Great British Racing (GBR) have today announced the launch of a new campaign to promote HorsePWR, the industry-led initiative aimed at increasing public engagement … More
26 Feb 2025
Simone Meloni has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Employed by legendary trainer Nicky Henderson, Simone picked up his award … More
24 Feb 2025
In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More
19 Feb 2025
The British Horseracing Authority’s Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2025, following ratification by the European Pattern … More
18 Feb 2025
Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2025 meeting held on Friday 7 February at the offices of France Galop in Paris, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) reviewed all Pattern … More
18 Feb 2025