Joe Saumarez Smith steps down as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority

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

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BHA confirms provisional all-Chase card for Sandown Park on Saturday, pending Thursday inspection

Three Chases added to create a six-race card if Hurdles are abandoned Inspection to be held by 8am on Thursday Entries for additional races close at noon on Tuesday The British Horseracing Authority … More 27 Jan 2025

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Shadow Of Light tops European Two-Year-Old Classification

Godolphin’s dual Group 1 winner Shadow Of Light has been crowned the Champion Two-Year-Old of 2024 with a rating of 120. An impressive winner of the Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket … More 21 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms upcoming changes to the Jump race programme

Grade 2 Hampton Novices’ Chase rescheduled to Windsor on Sunday 19 January Ayr to host additional fixture on Monday 20 January Additional divisions permitted to allow maximum of eight races at upcoming … More 14 Jan 2025

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Finalists announced for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin

The 18 finalists have been announced today for the 2025 renewal of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Now in their 21st year, the awards recognise and reward the skill, … More 13 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Hereford on Wednesday 15 January

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Hereford Racecourse on Wednesday 15 January. The fixture will comprise six races, with the ability … More 10 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms rescheduling of Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase to Market Rasen

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase has been rescheduled to Market Rasen on Friday 17 January. The race, which was originally scheduled at Sandown … More 9 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms changes to the fixture list on Saturday 11 January

Additional Jump fixture introduced at Ffos Las, includes Grade 2 Towton Novices’ Chase Additional All-Weather fixture scheduled at Chelmsford City Start time of Newcastle’s All-Weather fixture … More 8 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms rescheduling of Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the rescheduling of the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase to Warwick on Saturday 11 January. The race, which was originally scheduled at Sandown … More 7 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms additional Steeple Chases at Leicester on 28 December following abandonment of Hurdle races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the four Hurdle races scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Saturday 28 December have been abandoned and will be replaced by three … More 20 Dec 2024

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BHA approves amendment to 2025 Fixture List

The BHA has today confirmed an amendment to the 2025 Fixture List regarding Newmarket’s three-day Craven meeting in April. Due to a change in ITV’s broadcast schedule, the first two days of the … More 19 Dec 2024

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Rule changes: clenbuterol and medication control

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the Rules of Racing around medication control, which have been approved by the BHA Board. These changes, which seek to provide … More 17 Dec 2024

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