Recognising the difficulty some participants and officials have had in ordering Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), the racing industry COVID-19 Group has temporarily deferred the requirement, announced earlier … More
1 Jan 2022
From Wednesday 5 January 2022, everyone entering the Weighing Room complex on a raceday will be required to present on arrival evidence of a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT). This additional safeguard … More
30 Dec 2021
The BHA has today confirmed the addition of a Jump fixture at Southwell on Monday 3 January 2022.The seven-race card will close for entries at noon on Tuesday 28 December before declarations are taken … More
21 Dec 2021
Having been made aware of a possible breach by Oisin Murphy of coronavirus protocols relating to travel in September 2020, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted a detailed investigation. … More
16 Dec 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the appointment of Tom Byrne as Head of Racing and Betting. Tom will join the BHA from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB), where he has … More
16 Dec 2021
The BHA has today confirmed a number of changes to the 2022 fixture list that have come about in order to accommodate the Racing League, which was confirmed last week as returning for a second year.A … More
15 Dec 2021
British racing is prepared for the introduction of COVID status certification at racecourses in England from Wednesday 15 December, following the publication of updated UK Government guidance for sports … More
14 Dec 2021
The major stakeholder bodies of British horseracing have today issued a joint statement regarding the conduct of those who work in the sport, and a commitment to take wide-ranging action to offer support … More
14 Dec 2021
Diversity in Racing Steering Group announce launch of first Diversity and Inclusion e-learning module for 2022 The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2021 Annual Update which … More
13 Dec 2021
British Racing’s COVID-19 Industry Group has issued the following update in response to the UK Government’s confirmation that England will move to Plan B of its COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan. … More
10 Dec 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the finding of the independent Disciplinary Panel that jockey Robbie Dunne is in breach of four counts of Rule (J)19 and to impose an 18 month suspension upon … More
9 Dec 2021
British racing’s leaders have commissioned an initial assessment of the sport’s progress on environmental sustainability, to help support and inform the industry’s long-term planning.This work … More
7 Dec 2021