Changes to the Rules of Racing – March 2025

The following changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on the dates specified below. The Rules have been amended following consultation and engagement … More 24 Mar 2025

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British Racing Seeks New Chair and Independent Members To Join the Sport’s Horse Welfare Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the advertisement for a new Chair for the sport’s Horse Welfare Board alongside three independent roles, as part of its continued commitment to … More 18 Mar 2025

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• Welfare

British Horseracing Authority launches The BHA Podcast to bring racing’s participants, stakeholders and fans closer to the sport’s leaders

New podcast provides in-depth discussions around the key issues facing racing The podcast is hosted by broadcaster Nick Lightfoot. To ensure editorial integrity and credibility, questions will never … More 5 Mar 2025

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High Value Developmental Races provide £3.3m prize money boost for British racing and breeding

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

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• Racing/Fixtures

British racing invests in state-of-the-art horse mannequins to enhance practical veterinary and medical training at British racecourses

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

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British Horseracing Authority and Great British Racing announce campaign to support HorsePWR

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

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• Welfare

Simone Meloni named Employee of the Year at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin

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

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BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

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

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• Education/Training,
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BHA Flat Pattern Committee welcomes Group 1 upgrades at Ascot and York

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

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2025 European programme of Flat black type races

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

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Our People, Racing’s Future – a three-year plan to strengthen and support racing’s workforce

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

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BHA confirms transfer of Sedgefield fixture on Wednesday 19 February to Doncaster

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

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