Yesterday we held test events at Southwell and Kempton Park, which enabled us to pilot the new protocols and infection control measures. Many thanks to owners who attended the test events and provided … More
2 Jul 2020
The British Horseracing Authority is to have further discussions with the relevant authorities before taking a final decision on a scheduled race meeting in Leicester next week. The BHA will also speak … More
1 Jul 2020
Following consultation with York Racecourse and the Horsemen’s Group, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that York ’s application to revise the conditions of the Goffs … More
30 Jun 2020
Racehorse owners will be able to start attending race meetings behind closed doors from Saturday 4 July in a safe and risk-managed way, under plans agreed by the Racecourse Association (RCA), Racehorse … More
29 Jun 2020
Please see below the latest resumption email, which includes updates on: The Jump race programme for August International runners Changes to the face covering protocols for jockeys Race programme … More
27 Jun 2020
Please see below the latest resumption update, which includes: The availability of accommodation and stabling at racecourses Important information for trainers and staff ahead of the start of the … More
26 Jun 2020
The new President of the Racehorse Owners’ Association (ROA), Charlie Parker, is to join the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Charlie Parker replaces his predecessor as ROA President, … More
26 Jun 2020
To mark Pride month this June, the Diversity in Racing Steering Group’s (DiRSG) dedicated LGBT+ sub-group has today launched a new e-learning module to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within … More
25 Jun 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Director of Equine Health and Welfare, David Sykes, has announced that he will be leaving the organisation before the end of the year in order to return to … More
24 Jun 2020
The BHA has today written to racehorse owners in Britain to thank them for their continued loyalty during an enormously challenging period for our sport, and to outline the planning underway to ensure … More
22 Jun 2020
Scottish Racing and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce the resumption of racing behind closed doors in Scotland, following confirmation by the Scottish Government that professional … More
18 Jun 2020
From Wednesday 24 June, all flat races will return to 48-hour declarations. This means that declarations to run on 24 June must be made by 10am on Monday 22 June. All Jump fixtures will also use 48-hour … More
17 Jun 2020