The British Racing industry today welcomed the Government’s announcement in Parliament that it will fast-track a replacement for the Horserace Betting Levy for introduction by April 2017. The scheme … More
3 Mar 2016
At its annual meeting held on Monday 18 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2016. 1. Upgrades The Committee approved … More
21 Jan 2016
Given recent commentary on Racing’s Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) policy, we thought it would be helpful to provide some important, factual context to the introduction of ABP, to explain our position … More
13 Jan 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that Vivien Kyles, Chief Executive of Hamilton Park racecourse, will join its Board at the start of 2016, replacing Arena Racing Company Chairman … More
23 Dec 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its 2016 Budget Guide and distributed the booklet to industry participants. The guide provides an overview of the BHA’s income and expenditure … More
17 Dec 2015
Majority of owners’ fees for 2016 remain unchanged Structural changes to four fees to facilitate widespread fee freeze The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today confirms that the majority of owners’ … More
11 Dec 2015
On Tuesday 8 December Nick Rust, the BHA’s Chief Executive, delivered the following speech at the annual Gimcrack dinner at York Racecourse: It is a great privilege to be addressing you … More
9 Dec 2015
British Racing and Betfair have reached agreement on a three-year funding arrangement underpinned by the new Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) model from April 2016, which will bring significant benefits … More
3 Dec 2015
In a landmark moment in the history of British Horseracing, the Members’ Agreement, which implements a new, tripartite governance structure for the sport, has today been signed by the industry’s … More
5 Nov 2015
Today British Racing is setting out to establish a new and more viable relationship with betting operators in a move which addresses the need to create a sustainable method of transferring funds … More
20 Oct 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced forthcoming enhancements to the structure of the Stewarding team at race meetings, with the objective of creating a more efficient structure … More
10 Sep 2015
Following an extensive recruitment process, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with inaugural Chair Simon Rowlands, have announced the members who will comprise the first Horseracing … More
17 Aug 2015