RaceWISE: Racing’s anonymous reporting service updated to cover four key areas

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced an update to British Racing’s anonymous reporting service to cover four critical areas: the Welfare of racehorses protecting the Integrity … More 2 Mar 2020

• BHA Features,
• Integrity

Horseracing Bettors Forum launch survey on fixtures

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has today launched  its 2020 survey to allow those who bet on horseracing both on and off course to voice their views on the current fixture list, as well as to … More 26 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Increased flexibility and efficiency for rider breath testing programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the breath testing of riders for the presence of alcohol will be carried out by BHA staff rather than an external supplier. This is to … More 26 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Disciplinary

James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud crowned employee of the year at 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Following an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of stud and stable staff from across the country at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud has … More 24 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Additional AWT fixture at Southwell on Monday 24 February 2020

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional AWT fixture will take place at Southwell on Monday 24 February. This is due to the continued threat of rain over the weekend … More 21 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Additional Jump fixtures at Market Rasen on 26 February and Musselburgh on 27 February

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced two additional Jump fixtures as follows: Wednesday 26 February – Market Rasen Thursday 27 February – Musselburgh Market Rasen … More 20 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

‘Proud of our record, proud of our ambition’ says BHA as horse welfare strategy published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has welcomed the publication of an industry-wide horse welfare strategy, A Life Well Lived, as a pivotal moment, which will see the industry and regulator working … More 20 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Racing’s leaders united in support of welfare strategy

Racing industry leaders, including those representing jockeys, trainers, owners and Britain’s racecourses, have pledged their support for a new strategy for horse welfare published today.    ‘A … More 20 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

“A life well-lived” – British racing’s Horse Welfare Board publishes five-year welfare strategy

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British horseracing’s Horse Welfare Board, which is independently chaired, has today published its five-year strategic plan for the welfare of horses bred … More 20 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Changes to Carlisle’s fixture on Monday 24 February

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a number of changes to Carlisle’s Jump fixture on Monday 24 February. This is due to the chase course not being raceable following the … More 19 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Additional races and fixtures following Storm Dennis

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of additional races and fixtures following recent abandonments.  Additional specific opportunities Specific opportunities will be … More 17 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

“Find Out Why…” New videos showcase to racegoers the high welfare standards in British horseracing

As of today, racegoers on British racecourses will hear all about the extraordinarily high standards of welfare that exist within British racing through a series of eight new short films. Top jump jockey … More 17 Feb 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare