In response to the independent Judicial Panel publishing the written reasons in the case involving Mr Dan Skelton and the horse George Gently, the BHA has issued the following statement: The independent … More
11 Mar 2024
Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Advisory Group Advisory group to help inform diversity and inclusion aspects of industry people strategy Members will provide expert guidance and support … More
8 Mar 2024
The BHA is aware of a social media post by Kieran O’Neill giving an account of the non-negative sweat/saliva samples returned at Southwell racecourse yesterday. The process for handling non-negative … More
6 Mar 2024
Further to the technical issues experienced earlier today, we can confirm that these have been resolved and the Going is again available as normal via Racing Admin. Thank you for your patience and understanding … More
6 Mar 2024
Rod Street, who has been CEO of Great British Racing – racing’s promotional and marketing body – since 2010, will leave the role at the end of April. He will continue to lead British Champions … More
4 Mar 2024
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common … More
29 Feb 2024
BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British … More
27 Feb 2024
Newsells Park Stud’s David Porter-Mackrell has been named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following an awards ceremony at Ascot Racecourse … More
26 Feb 2024
Following over 100,000 people signing the e-petition titled ‘Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks’, a Westminster Hall debate giving MPs a first chance to properly … More
22 Feb 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Lingfield Park on Friday 23 February. The fixture will comprise of six races, with the ability … More
20 Feb 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Chelmsford City on Thursday 22 February. With inclement weather forecast for the coming days … More
19 Feb 2024
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD Sulekha Varma, Kate Sigsworth and Robin Mounsey join the eight-strong team to represent racecourses, breeding and racing industry Independently chaired board … More
19 Feb 2024