Scheme to provide £20,000 credit to winning owners of Grade 1 Chase and Hurdle races to use towards training fees of a new British-trained horse Runners-up in same races to receive £10,000 credit … More
6 Mar 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the permanent appointment of Brant Dunshea as Chief Executive Officer. Brant has been leading the BHA in an acting capacity since December 2024 following … More
5 Mar 2026
The British Horseracing Authority regrets to announce that Lord (Charles) Allen has resigned as Chair. Lord Allen had been nominated as Chair late in 2024 after a search. He took up his post in September … More
3 Mar 2026
Integrity concerns can now be reported via WhatsApp and text message Secure two-way chat improves sharing of information and intelligence Partnership with RealResponse aims to reduce barriers to reporting … More
2 Mar 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the appointment of John Burgess as Director of Integrity and Aja Hall as Director of Regulation. The permanent appointments follow a period of interim … More
27 Feb 2026
Kieran Kourdache has been crowned the Employee of the Year at the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Now in their 22nd year, the illustrious awards returned to Ascot … More
23 Feb 2026
Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2026 meeting held on Thursday 5 February at the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture (MASAF) in Rome, the European Pattern Committee … More
18 Feb 2026
The British Horseracing Authority’s Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2026, following ratification by the European Pattern … More
18 Feb 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Fontwell’s fixture on Sunday 22 February have been abandoned and replaced by an additional … More
17 Feb 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Flutter teamed up to deliver the Future of Racing event yesterday (Tuesday 10 February), as ten tech businesses from around the world pitched bold ideas to … More
11 Feb 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the Listed Agatha Christie Mares’ Novices’ Chase has been rescheduled to Wincanton on Saturday 14 February, The race, which … More
9 Feb 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the addition of an afternoon All-Weather fixture at Chelmsford City on Sunday 8 February. The fixture, which has been added in light of the … More
5 Feb 2026