Since May, the BHA has permitted runners through Mr Dance’s business, in the name of Coverdale Stud and Titanium Racing Club, in accordance with the terms of the High Court’s Freezing Order. However, … More
18 Sep 2023
2024 awards mark 20 years of honouring British racing’s heroes Total prize money of £128,500 on offer across six award categories Nominations are open until Tuesday 7 November 2023 Nominations … More
6 Sep 2023
Every decision concerning racecourse saunas and rider weight allowances has been based on expert medical evidence and following extensive engagement with and full support from the PJA. This includes … More
16 Aug 2023
The National Stud’s Chief Executive, Anna Kerr, has been appointed to the judging panel for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards – which this year marks its 20th anniversary of honouring … More
10 Aug 2023
The BHA has today confirmed that a new anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot is to commence this month. The previous oral fluid/saliva pilot was suspended in September 2022 and a comprehensive … More
4 Aug 2023
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has approved Lingfield Park’s request to switch their fixtures on August 30 and September 16 from turf to the All-Weather in order to allow drainage work … More
1 Aug 2023
Following a recent six-month review of the whip rules, penalty structure and process alongside the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a group of senior jockeys, the British Horseracing Authority … More
31 Jul 2023
The BHA would like to provide the following update on the oral fluid testing pilot, which was paused following a negative laboratory follow-up analysis requested after a point of care racecourse non-negative … More
24 Jul 2023
Sarah Crowther KC, the Chair of the BHA’s independent Judicial Panel, has today announced a number of new appointees to the pools which make up the Panel, encompassing the Disciplinary Panel, Appeal … More
20 Jul 2023
Further to the voluntary standing down by Mr Kitts last Friday, a formal hearing was held yesterday before the Deputy Chair of the Judicial Panel. By agreement between the parties it has been ordered … More
7 Jul 2023
The 2023 British Horseracing Development Programme is underway at the British Racing School in Newmarket. For an initial two weeks, 17 people seeking to forge a career in racing will be immersed in … More
6 Jul 2023
Britain’s first ever thoroughbred census launched to help improve traceability of former racehorses after they retire from the sport Census to be carried out by equine research experts at Hartpury … More
28 Jun 2023