Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Cobalt and Shoes
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the details of two amendments to the Rules of Racing which come into effect from 2 April 2016. Implementation of a raceday cobalt threshold … More 25 Mar 2016
Suspension dates for Sam Waley-Cohen and Nina Carberry amended
Having received representation from Sam Waley-Cohen today, following his unsuccessful appeal against the seven-day suspension imposed on him by the Carlisle Stewards on 20 March 2016, the British Horseracing … More 24 Mar 2016
British Racing’s Integrity Review published
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its Integrity Review, which was led by the BHA’s Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk, Adam Brickell, overseen by Independent Regulatory … More 23 Mar 2016
Additional Flat Fixture programmed at Wolverhampton on Good Friday, 25 March
Seven race card scheduled Races close at noon on Saturday, 19 March Declarations close at 10am on Wednesday, 23 March Following the abandonment of racing at Musselburgh on Good Friday, the British … More 17 Mar 2016
British Racing’s response to 2016 Budget and DCMS announcement on Levy replacement
Today, the Government has provided further confirmation in the Budget document regarding its commitment to replace the Horserace Betting Levy. The Department for Media, Culture and Sport also published … More 16 Mar 2016
Sky Betting & Gaming signs up as an Authorised Betting Partner
British Racing and Sky Betting & Gaming have agreed a three-year deal, starting on 1 April 2016, which means the Leeds-based operator will become the latest company to benefit from ‘Authorised … More 11 Mar 2016
Additional Jump Fixture programmed at Bangor-On-Dee on Wednesday 16 March
Six race card scheduled Races close at noon on Saturday, 12 March Declarations close at 10am on Tuesday, 15 March Following the abandonment of racing at Huntingdon on Wednesday 16 March, the British … More 11 Mar 2016
Kelso’s Totepool Premier Hurdle Day Rescheduled to Sunday, 13th March
Kelso’s Totepool Premier Hurdle Day Rescheduled to Sunday, 13th March Original 6 Race Card to be Rescheduled Entries close by noon on Tuesday, 8th March Following the abandonment of Racing at Kelso … More 7 Mar 2016
Widespread welcome to Government’s announcement to replace the Horserace Betting Levy by April 2017
The Government’s announcement to put in place a replacement for the Horserace Betting Levy by April 2017 has been widely welcomed by the British Racing industry and key advocates of the sport. Figures … More 3 Mar 2016
British Racing welcomes Government’s announcement to deliver a new funding model by April 2017
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
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Jim Best and Paul John)
On 25 and 26 February the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will meet to consider charges against licensed trainer Jim Best and conditional jockey Paul John (currently unlicensed), … More 24 Feb 2016
Handicapping Explained
BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith has today published the following blog about a new initiative to help explain how handicapping works, and address the questions and concerns of the sport’s … More 24 Feb 2016
