Betdaq Mares’ Listed Chase rescheduled to Doncaster on Friday 9 January 2015
Following the abandonment of racing at Doncaster on Monday 29 December 2014, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that the Betdaq Mares’ Listed Steeple Chase (Class 1) has … More 29 Dec 2014
Bumper nominations received for Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards
A bumper number of entries have been received for the annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, with over 200 entries being submitted for the 2015 Awards. Nominations for the Awards, which take … More 23 Dec 2014
Short-notice race removal trial to commence on 1 January 2015
Trial to be restricted to flat All-Weather races The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have contacted owners and trainers to confirm that the three-month trial of short-notice race removal will commence … More 22 Dec 2014
Implementation of new anabolic steroids policy delayed until March
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that full implementation of the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids has been put back, … More 19 Dec 2014
BHA confirms start date of new Chief Executive and appointment of Member Nominee Director from the RCA
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that new Chief Executive Nick Rust will start with the organisation on Monday 12 January 2015. Rust, 47, is to leave Ladbrokes PLC, where he is … More 18 Dec 2014
Addressing small-field races remains top priority
In the light of disappointing field-size figures in Jump racing over the autumn period, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today moved to explain the short and long-term strategies for addressing … More 16 Dec 2014
Kauto to be one of the Stars on opening night of Olympia
Five time King George winner to give dressage demonstration Kauto Star will perform under floodlights and in front of the largest crowd yet since retiring from racing when he appears on the opening … More 15 Dec 2014
BHA Minimum Values for 2015 increased
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that BHA Minimum Values have been reviewed and that the values for many race types, particularly those at the lower end of the prize money … More 9 Dec 2014
Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Graham Bradley and Brendan Powell
1. Between 20 and 22 October 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an inquiry into the allegation that Graham Bradley had acted as an unlicensed trainer … More 9 Dec 2014
Friday is deadline day for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards nominations
This week is the last chance to nominate outstanding employees for the 2015 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. Nominations close this Friday (12 December) for the 11th annual awards offering £120,000 … More 8 Dec 2014
BHA announces new Veterans’ Chase Series worth £400,000
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the programming of a valuable Series of 11 races for Veteran Chasers, commencing in 2015 and worth £400,000 in total. The Veterans’ Chase … More 8 Dec 2014
London to host the 2014 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Ceremony
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF LONGINES AND THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF HORSERACING AUTHORITIES (IFHA) Paris (France) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 4 December 2014 – Longines and the International Federation … More 4 Dec 2014