At its annual meeting held on Monday 18 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2016. 1. Upgrades The Committee approved … More
21 Jan 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today welcomed the launch of the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation “ICHIRF” and its research project, Concussion in Sport (http://www.ichirf.org/). … More
21 Jan 2016
American Pharoah has been crowned the 2015 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse, making him the first United States –based runner since Curlin in 2008 to be rated the highest in the world. AMERICAN … More
19 Jan 2016
Air Force Blue, trained by Aidan O’Brien, has today been unveiled as the champion European two-year-old following his impressive win in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes. It was the first time since … More
19 Jan 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the successful Veterans’ Chase Series, first trialled in 2015, will return in 2016. The Series, worth £400,000 in total, was programmed … More
14 Jan 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published data which confirms a further decrease in the number of whip offences in 2015. A detailed BHA statement, published here, has indicated a … More
14 Jan 2016
Given recent commentary on Racing’s Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) policy, we thought it would be helpful to provide some important, factual context to the introduction of ABP, to explain our position … More
13 Jan 2016
Following a record number of nominations for the 2016 awards, the shortlist of finalists for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have today been announced. The 12-strong Panel have managed to … More
8 Jan 2016
The Decision and the Reasons for the Appeal Board’s Decision on the appeals lodged by former registered owner David M Greenwood, former licensed jockey Michael Stainton, former registered owner … More
6 Jan 2016
Speaking about the news that 20-time Champion Jump Jockey AP McCoy has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), … More
31 Dec 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to confirm that 220 nominations – a record number – have been received for the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. Nominations … More
29 Dec 2015
Following the abandonment of racing at Chepstow on Sunday, 27 December, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the transfer of the entire card to Saturday, 9 January, with the exception … More
26 Dec 2015