The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published enhanced online safeguarding and human welfare education as part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone … More
6 Nov 2024
Responding to the publication of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October, BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs Greg Swift said: The Treasury’s decision to not increase gambling duties … More
30 Oct 2024
Dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett MBE will be the guest of honour at the ceremony for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. The annual celebration of British … More
24 Oct 2024
Issued on behalf of the Horseracing Bettors Forum The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is currently inviting applications from the racing and betting community to replace outgoing members as part of … More
23 Oct 2024
Following a meeting of the BHA Board this week, it has been confirmed that a restriction on overseas-trained runners in certain, low-grade Flat handicaps has been removed. The restriction, which was … More
23 Oct 2024
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October. The fixture will be a seven-race card, with the ability to divide to eight, and … More
18 Oct 2024
Following the abandonment of Newton Abbot’s fixture on Saturday 19 October, the British Horseracing Authority can confirm that the start time of Catterick’s Saturday fixture will be moved later … More
16 Oct 2024
Following his ride on Alphonse Le Grande in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap on Saturday 12 October, apprentice jockey Jamie Powell was referred to the Whip Review Committee (WRC) for use of … More
15 Oct 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Jump Pattern Committee has confirmed a number of changes to the mares’ Jump Pattern and Listed programme for the 2024/25 season. The changes, which are … More
10 Oct 2024
“Nominate now” is the message from York Racecourse’s Anthea Leigh, as she joins the judging panel for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. A successful former … More
3 Oct 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has introduced new minimum standards for rider safety equipment, which will help better protect the sport’s participants against the risk of injury. Under … More
1 Oct 2024
The BHA has today confirmed a number of alterations to the 2025 Fixture List. The fixture scheduled for Wincanton on Sunday 9 March will now take place on Thursday 6 March, while the meeting due to … More
30 Sep 2024