The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horseracing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living. Our sport has worked hard with … More
22 Sep 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have today announced reciprocal arrangements to adjust the restrictions on participation by runners trained in international jurisdictions. … More
21 Sep 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today filed its annual report and consolidated financial statements for 2019. The accounts can be found here. Owing to the unique circumstances in 2020 it … More
17 Sep 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of a consultation into the regulation of shared ownership, to identify the current risks and opportunities and how these can be … More
3 Sep 2020
Racing industry leaders from the BHA, horsemen and racecourses have agreed on the next phase of the response to the COVID crisis. A wide range of work has been continuing since racing was the first … More
25 Aug 2020
Current UK Government regulations require anyone returning from a country not covered by the travel corridor exemption to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Great Britain. However, elite sportspersons … More
21 Aug 2020
The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) continue to work with racecourses to ensure the owner experience on raceday is as enjoyable … More
17 Aug 2020
The BHA Board has chosen the Chief Executive of British Cycling, Julie Harrington, to be the new head of British horseracing’s governing body and regulator. She will take over the post at the beginning … More
11 Aug 2020
Sent on behalf of Racing Together A survey has today been launched to create a source of information and inspiration for people in the industry, and to showcase the scale and value of racing’s contribution … More
5 Aug 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the previously announced changes to the Apprentice and Conditional jockey training arrangements will now come into effect from 15 July … More
6 Jul 2020
The new President of the Racehorse Owners’ Association (ROA), Charlie Parker, is to join the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Charlie Parker replaces his predecessor as ROA President, … More
26 Jun 2020
Reduction in prize money inevitable with no crowds on racecourses and betting shops closed Levy Board contributions allow, on average, minimum prize money levels to remain at just over 80% of the previously … More
14 May 2020