BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More 19 Feb 2025

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• Welfare

Joe Saumarez Smith steps down as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority

British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, it was announced today. Joe made the decision following a diagnosis that his health … More 30 Jan 2025

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• Financial/Political

Six crucial racing-related roles added to Government’s new Immigration Salary List

British racing has welcomed the decision by the Government to add six crucial racing-related roles to the new Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL, which has replaced the former Shortage Occupation … More 18 Mar 2024

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• Financial/Political

Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington

The Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Julie Harrington, has today issued the following statement regarding British Jump racing, in the aftermath of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. … More 16 Mar 2024

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• Financial/Political,
• Racing/Fixtures

British horseracing faces exodus of bettors if intrusive affordability checks are introduced by Gambling Commission, survey finds

Racing survey finds more than a quarter of bettors already forced to undergo affordability checks More than half will stop betting or bet less if new checks are introduced Strong opposition to proposals … More 16 Oct 2023

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• Financial/Political

2023 industry fees

The BHA Board has agreed new fees for participants in 2023. They have confirmed that fees will rise by 8%. While this is a below-inflation increase – for the third consecutive year – we recognise … More 21 Dec 2022

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• Financial/Political

Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of newly created Industry People Board

Neil Hayward has been appointed as the first chair of racing’s Industry People Board, leading a new function within the sport with the remit of driving and ensuring delivery in efforts to recruit, … More 29 Nov 2022

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• Financial/Political

British racing’s leaders agree on new governance structure for the sport to deliver unity and strategic leadership

British racing’s leaders have today agreed upon a new governance structure for the sport, which will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure racing’s future.Following … More 14 Nov 2022

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• Financial/Political

John Ferguson appointed to BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today announced that bloodstock agent, former trainer and senior industry figure John Ferguson has been appointed … More 3 Oct 2022

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• Financial/Political

BHA Statement on first runner for His Majesty King Charles III

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has today issued the following statement after the declaration of the first horse to carry the Royal colours in the ownership of His Majesty King Charles III: “The loss … More 27 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

British racing’s leaders agree on the need for innovation in the racing product from 2024 and measures to begin to address competitiveness in 2023

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE ATTENDEES OF THE INDUSTRY STRATEGY GROUP MEETING Following a two-day industry meeting, racing’s leaders have today issued a joint statement regarding the development of … More 21 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

BHA statement: Her Majesty The Queen

All of British Racing is in mourning today following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horseracing. Her … More 8 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political