“Fast track” protocol for lower level rules breaches aims to reduce time taken for prosecutions

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the publication of a “fast track” trial protocol for lower level rules breaches. The protocol will increase efficiency within the BHA’s … More 20 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Disciplinary,
• Integrity

Applications open for the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme 2018

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2018 British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme. The programme, which is designed to aid … More 15 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Education/Training,
• Grassroots

Seven reasons to nominate for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

With only seven days to go to nominate for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, here are seven reasons you really have to nominate! There is over £125,000 of prize money on offer – this … More 14 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots,
• Welfare

BHA statement regarding abandonment of William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival

Following the abandonment of the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival on 22-24 September 2017, the BHA requested a report from the racecourse executive at Ayr detailing the circumstances surrounding the … More 13 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse

Hereford’s 14 November fixture transferred to Worcester

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the fixture due to take place at Hereford on Tuesday 14 November has been transferred to Worcester. This is due to the risk of ‘Hard’ … More 10 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

BHA Development Fund to support new Jumps initiatives for novices

Further to its recent announcement regarding 2018 Development Fund expenditure, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a new series of races for novice hurdlers beginning on 9 December … More 9 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Not long left to nominate for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

There is now under a fortnight until the nomination window closes for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The nomination period closes Tuesday 21 November for the 14th annual awards which … More 9 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots,
• Welfare

Joint statement from stakeholder bodies of British horseracing

The following statement is published on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), National Trainers Federation (NTF), National Association of Stable … More 4 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Integrity,
• Welfare

Anthony Stirk receives outstanding veterinary achievement award

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Senior Veterinary Adviser Anthony Stirk received an award for outstanding veterinary achievement at the 29th Animal Health Trust (AHT) UK Equestrian Awards … More 2 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Significant investment from BHA Development Fund marks next step in project to boost staying programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a further significant commitment to boosting the programme for staying horses through increased expenditure from the BHA Development Fund … More 1 Nov 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Changes to Hunters’ Chase qualification rules with aim to increase competitiveness

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to the qualification rules for hunters’ steeple chases ahead of the 2018 season. The changes, which have been approved by the BHA … More 26 Oct 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

New replay technology deployed for the first time on QIPCO British Champions Day

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that a new HD replay system will be used by the Stewards for the first time at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day this Saturday. The new … More 19 Oct 2017

• BHA Features,
• Integrity,
• Racecourse