The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the four Hurdle races scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Saturday 28 December have been abandoned and will be replaced by three … More
20 Dec 2024
The BHA has today confirmed an amendment to the 2025 Fixture List regarding Newmarket’s three-day Craven meeting in April. Due to a change in ITV’s broadcast schedule, the first two days of the … More
19 Dec 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the Rules of Racing around medication control, which have been approved by the BHA Board. These changes, which seek to provide … More
17 Dec 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Bangor-on-Dee’s fixture on Friday 13 December have been abandoned due to damage to the … More
9 Dec 2024
The shortlists have been revealed today for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employees Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following a bumper crop of high-quality nominations. Over 200 entries were received … More
5 Dec 2024
The Racing Risk Models are produced by independent academic researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part of a collaborative partnership with British racing Focus on increasing understanding … More
4 Dec 2024
Appointment to be made in the new year to allow newly appointed BHA Chair to input into recruitment process Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea to take over as acting Chief Executive Officer following … More
3 Dec 2024
The BHA has today confirmed an amendment to the 2025 Fixture List following a request from Chelmsford City Racecourse. Chelmsford’s Premier Raceday on Sunday 6 July has been moved to the evening … More
27 Nov 2024
Following the tragic events at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday which saw three horses – Bangers And Cash, Abuffalosoldier and Napper Tandy – lose their lives, the BHA is reviewing each of the … More
21 Nov 2024
Early Career Programme offers a range of opportunities for candidates finishing higher education or those with equivalent skills 2025 British Horseracing Development Programme will mark the 35th running … More
20 Nov 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Alan Switzer to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Alan will be part of the BHA Executive team, responsible for managing the organisation’s … More
19 Nov 2024
Lord Allen of Kensington CBE is today confirmed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. As a highly experienced Chairman, and one of the most prominent business leaders of his generation, … More
13 Nov 2024