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
New strategy to improve industry recruitment, training, employment practices, inclusion and wellbeing A coordinated approach to addressing workforce challenges and lay foundations for long-term success … More
13 Feb 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Sedgefield’s fixture on Wednesday 19 February has been transferred to Doncaster. This decision has been made following concerns about wear … More
12 Feb 2025
It is with great sadness that the British Horseracing Authority can today confirm the death of our former Chair and friend Joe Saumarez Smith. Joe, who was 53, died at home today surrounded by his family. … More
11 Feb 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published race off-time data as part of the sport’s collective effort to ensure British races are as punctual as possible. The data, which covers … More
10 Feb 2025
British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, it was announced today. Joe made the decision following a diagnosis that his health … More
30 Jan 2025