Tom O’Brien
A statement from BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea following the tragic loss of BHA steward, accomplished jockey and devoted family man, Tom O’Brien. Everyone at the BHA and across British and … More 11 Nov 2026
Press releases
British horseracing launches new five-year welfare strategy which sets out ambition of lifetime traceability for Thoroughbreds
British racing has today launched its next five-year Horse Welfare Strategy setting out 20 priorities to drive further improvements in the welfare and safety of Thoroughbreds throughout their lives. … More 10 Nov 2026
Horse Welfare Strategy launch: Speech by Baroness Minette Batters
Last night in Westminster the Horse Welfare Board and BHA launched British racing’s next five-year welfare strategy: “A Life Well Lived: British racing’s commitment to the horse”. … More 10 Nov 2026
Illegal betting in Britain far above pre-White Paper levels, report finds
Analysis of a sample of over 300 betting websites popular in the UK finds around 1 in every 5 visits by UK bettors is now to an illegal operator Illegal betting traffic remains substantially above … More 6 Nov 2026
BHA confirms changes to the upcoming Jump programme
The British Horseracing Authority can confirm a number of changes to the upcoming Jump programme. The Steeple Chases scheduled to be run at Lingfield Park and Hereford on Tuesday 10 November and Thursday … More 5 Nov 2026
BHA confirms addition of Veterans’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Friday 13 November
The British Horseracing Authority can confirm the addition of a 2m 4f Veterans’ Handicap Chase to the opening day of The November Meeting at Cheltenham (Friday 13 November), replacing the Glenfarclas … More 3 Nov 2026
BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Stratford on 9 November
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an additional fixture at Stratford Racecourse on Monday 9 November. The fixture will be a seven-race card with entries closing at 12pm tomorrow. … More 2 Nov 2026
Statement from BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea following Budget
Following the Budget, delivered in Parliament today by Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Brant Dunshea has issued the following statement: While … More 28 Oct 2026
BHA confirms additional Jump fixtures at Plumpton and Uttoxeter
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed additional Jump fixtures at Plumpton on Thursday 5 November and Uttoxeter on Saturday 7 November. Both fixtures will comprise seven races and the … More 27 Oct 2026
BHA confirms Aintree and Sandown Jumps programme amendments
The BHA (British Horseracing Authority) has today confirmed that an additional Jumps fixture has been added at Aintree on Friday 6 November, creating a two-day fixture at the Merseyside track. This … More 27 Oct 2026
BHA confirms rescheduling of St Simon Stakes and Horris Hill Stakes following Newbury abandonment
The BHA (British Horseracing Authority) has today confirmed the rescheduling of the Group 3 St Simon Stakes and the Group 3 Horris Hill Stakes following the abandonment of the card due to be staged … More 23 Oct 2026
Total ban on use of bisphosphonates from 1 January 2027
The BHA wishes to remind racehorse trainers and veterinary surgeons about the total ban on the use of bisphosphonates, which comes into effect on 1 January 2027. This follows agreement by the International … More 22 Oct 2026
