British racing has welcomed the decision by the Government to add six crucial racing-related roles to the new Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL, which has replaced the former Shortage Occupation … More
18 Mar 2024
The Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Julie Harrington, has today issued the following statement regarding British Jump racing, in the aftermath of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. … More
16 Mar 2024
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has approved the transfer of Sedgefield’s fixture on Friday 22 March to Hexham. Following racing on Tuesday, certain parts of the track at Sedgefield require … More
14 Mar 2024
In response to the independent Judicial Panel publishing the written reasons in the case involving Mr Dan Skelton and the horse George Gently, the BHA has issued the following statement: The independent … More
11 Mar 2024
Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Advisory Group Advisory group to help inform diversity and inclusion aspects of industry people strategy Members will provide expert guidance and support … More
8 Mar 2024
The BHA is aware of a social media post by Kieran O’Neill giving an account of the non-negative sweat/saliva samples returned at Southwell racecourse yesterday. The process for handling non-negative … More
6 Mar 2024
Further to the technical issues experienced earlier today, we can confirm that these have been resolved and the Going is again available as normal via Racing Admin. Thank you for your patience and understanding … More
6 Mar 2024
Rod Street, who has been CEO of Great British Racing – racing’s promotional and marketing body – since 2010, will leave the role at the end of April. He will continue to lead British Champions … More
4 Mar 2024
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common … More
29 Feb 2024
BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British … More
27 Feb 2024
Newsells Park Stud’s David Porter-Mackrell has been named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following an awards ceremony at Ascot Racecourse … More
26 Feb 2024
Following over 100,000 people signing the e-petition titled ‘Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks’, a Westminster Hall debate giving MPs a first chance to properly … More
22 Feb 2024