The Horse Welfare Board (“HWB”) is today announcing the launch of its strategic review into the funding for the aftercare of racehorses. The review will focus on ensuring the aftercare sector is … More
8 Jul 2020
The full Flat programme for August has been published today and is available to download here as an Excel document. This has also been updated on the Covid-19 section of the BHA website. The August … More
7 Jul 2020
Willie Mullins’ dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and the Paul Nicholls-trained Cyrname have been confirmed as the joint-highest-rated Jumps horses of the 2019/20 season as the Anglo-Irish … More
7 Jul 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the previously announced changes to the Apprentice and Conditional jockey training arrangements will now come into effect from 15 July … More
6 Jul 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) met with racing industry bodies today to discuss a plan to respond to the closure of the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The Trustees of the AHT confirmed today that … More
3 Jul 2020
Following further discussions with relevant authorities, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has determined that the fixture at Leicester racecourse scheduled for Tuesday 7 July will proceed as … More
3 Jul 2020
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