The BHA has today confirmed the addition of two new categories to the Racing Post Go North Series, with a Middle-Distance Hurdle Series and Bumper Series added to the original programme for the forthcoming … More
11 Aug 2021
The BHA COVID-19 Helpdesk will close and no longer be available after Friday 13 August 2021. This decision reflects the significant fall in the number of queries received by the Helpdesk following the … More
9 Aug 2021
Published on behalf of the Bloodstock Industry Forum The Bloodstock Industry Forum (BIF) is pleased to announce the completion of the new Bloodstock Industry Code of Practice which will be formally … More
4 Aug 2021
The BBC’s Panorama programme has tonight broadcast pictures which, it suggests, show horses, including former racehorses, being euthanised in circumstances which may have harmed their welfare. They … More
19 Jul 2021
The BHA has today shared updated COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures that will apply at British race meetings from Monday 19 July 2021. This follows the publication yesterday of specific guidance … More
15 Jul 2021
Young people with an interest in horseracing and marketing will have the opportunity to shape how the sport is promoted to younger audiences and hone their own skills in the process, with the launch … More
9 Jul 2021
Following recent heavy rain, the Windsor Racecourse Executive, in conjunction with the BHA’s Racecourse Inspectorate, has abandoned its next fixture on Monday 12 July. In response, the BHA has programmed … More
6 Jul 2021
In response to today’s announcement which confirms the plans to move to Stage 4 of the Government’s coronavirus roadmap, BHA Chair Annamarie Phelps has issued the following comment: “We … More
5 Jul 2021
Initial phase of consultation – an online questionnaire – opens today, 1 July, and will run for 10 weeks Further phases of the consultation will include detailed discussions with relevant individuals, … More
1 Jul 2021
Levy Board agrees plan to borrow £21.5m to best support British racing in its recovery from the pandemic and provide immediate confidence to the sport’s investors Over £400m has been lost in … More
23 Jun 2021
Racing industry leaders have expressed disappointment at today’s decision to delay the move to the next stage of the government’s COVID roadmap by four weeks, while understanding the reasons for … More
14 Jun 2021
Dr Jerry Hill, Chief Medical Adviser (CMA) for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has been awarded an MBE for services to British Horseracing during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Queen’s birthday … More
12 Jun 2021