Aintree’s two mile novices’ hurdle elevated to Grade 1 status as the BHA announces upgrades to Jump Pattern races for 2015/16
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a number of upgrades to British Jump Pattern and Listed races for the 2015/16 season, including the elevation of the E-Lites Top Novices’ … More 7 Jul 2015
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Darren Egan and Philip Langford)
Former licensed apprentice jockey Darren Egan and non-registered person Philip Langford have been informed that they have been charged with breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows. A date for the … More 6 Jul 2015
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay)
Former registered owner David M Greenwood, licensed jockey Michael Stainton, former licensed jockey Claire Murray, registered owner Kenneth Mackay and non-registered person Kevin Ackerman have been … More 30 Jun 2015
Nationwide activities showcase horse welfare in British racing
The Horse Comes First campaign stages themed racedays Hundreds of children involved in activities around the country British Racing is all set to promote the sport’s high standards of equine … More 24 Jun 2015
Adam Brickell confirms details of BHA’s Integrity Review
Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today officially launched a Review of the BHA’s Integrity provision. The Review will consider the … More 24 Jun 2015
BHA Announces Executive Restructure
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today outlined details of a number of changes within its Executive team, designed to best position the organisation to deliver on its responsibilities towards … More 23 Jun 2015
BHA launches Horseracing Bettors Forum
Forum to provide platform for views concerning the nine million individuals who bet on British Racing each year Simon Rowlands appointed as first Forum Chair Applications invited to fill up to seven … More 22 Jun 2015
Newcastle Racecourse to participate in the 2016 Fixture Allocation Process as an All Weather Track
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that its Board has approved an application from Arena Racing Company (ARC) for Newcastle Racecourse to participate in the fixture allocation … More 9 Jun 2015
Brian Toomey granted professional Jump jockeys’ licence
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that 704 days after suffering a serious injury in a fall at Perth Racecourse, and following an extensive period of rehabilitation and a rigorous … More 8 Jun 2015
New Jump race advertised distances to be implemented from 1 June
As recently announced by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with the Racecourse Association (RCA), as of 1 June all Jump race distances will now be advertised using both the traditional … More 29 May 2015
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Matthew Hopkins)
Former licensed apprentice jockey Matthew Hopkins has been informed that he has been charged with breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows: 1. Whether Matthew Hopkins acted in breach of Rule (D)53.2 … More 26 May 2015
Alteration to the 2015 Fixture List
Since the publication of the 2015 Fixture List, the British Horseracing Authority has approved the following alteration: The afternoon Mixed fixture at Ffos Las on Friday 28 August is now a Flat fixture. … More 22 May 2015
