Following a period of industry consultation, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced today that, from 1 October 2018, the minimum acceptable standard for a safety vest (body protector) … More
28 Jun 2018
Racing staff will again have the chance to win an array of prizes thanks to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Careersinracing’s “golden ticket” initiative for Racing Staff Week, which … More
28 Jun 2018
On the eve of Royal Ascot, the racing industry’s Horse Comes First campaign has unveiled a new film that provides a look behind the scenes of a horseracing yard. Filmed in late May at Somerville Lodge … More
15 Jun 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced three measured amendments to the three-year-old novice race programme, following extensive data analysis and with the full support of the … More
12 Jun 2018
The next phase of reform to the Horserace Betting Levy – British racing’s central income from betting activity – has made a significant step forward today. Agreement has been reached between British … More
8 Jun 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) had today announced a trial of a brand new type of race, known as Optional Claiming Handicaps – a hybrid of handicaps and claimers. These new races form part … More
5 Jun 2018
This Sunday, 3 June, will see Dominic Gardiner-Hill take over as British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Head of Handicapping from Phil Smith, who is retiring after 23 years at the BHA. Since joining the … More
2 Jun 2018
At their March meeting the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board considered an application from Chelmsford City Racecourse for the addition of a turf track on the inside of their existing All Weather … More
31 May 2018
From Richard Wayman, BHA Chief Operating Officer – 23rd May 2018 We are aware that a number of trainers have expressed concerns about the change made at the beginning of the year to convert the … More
25 May 2018
British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chairman, Steve Harman, is taking up a new industry wide role to engage with Government to tackle the potential impact of last week’s FOBT announcement – which … More
22 May 2018
On Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 July 2018 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene to consider charges against an Irish-based individual, Timothy Brennan. Timothy Brennan … More
21 May 2018
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that it will meet to consider charges which have been issued against an Irish-based individual, Timothy Brennan. … More
21 May 2018