The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) that around £80 million has been generated in Levy in the year ending on 31 March 2021. … More
10 May 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the membership of a Whip Consultation Steering Group which will have responsibility for oversight of the process and decision-making in relation … More
6 May 2021
Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing … More
5 May 2021
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF BRITISH RACING’S MAJOR STAKEHOLDER BODIES – THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) British horseracing will stand alongside … More
29 Apr 2021
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Taunton and Exeter will stage all-Hurdle cards on Wednesday 21 April and Thursday 22 April respectively. Both fixtures had been due to stage … More
15 Apr 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) have today announced a unified Anglo-Irish Jumps weight-for-age (WFA) scale. The new scale will come into effect … More
13 Apr 2021
As a mark of respect for the funeral ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has been agreed that no racing will take place in Great Britain between 2:45pm and 4:15pm on … More
11 Apr 2021
British racing is united in offering its condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke’s passing will be marked at racecourses … More
9 Apr 2021
“The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service … More
9 Apr 2021
Measures are designed to support public confidence in Syndicates and Racing Clubs and provide a solid foundation for the continued growth of shared ownership. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) … More
30 Mar 2021
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British racing have welcomed the announcement … More
29 Mar 2021
The Horse Welfare Board (HWB) has today published its report into the funding and management of the racehorse aftercare sector with clear recommendations aimed at further improving outcomes for racehorses … More
25 Mar 2021