British Racing and Sky Betting & Gaming have agreed a three-year deal, starting on 1 April 2016, which means the Leeds-based operator will become the latest company to benefit from ‘Authorised … More
11 Mar 2016
Six race card scheduled Races close at noon on Saturday, 12 March Declarations close at 10am on Tuesday, 15 March Following the abandonment of racing at Huntingdon on Wednesday 16 March, the British … More
11 Mar 2016
Kelso’s Totepool Premier Hurdle Day Rescheduled to Sunday, 13th March Original 6 Race Card to be Rescheduled Entries close by noon on Tuesday, 8th March Following the abandonment of Racing at Kelso … More
7 Mar 2016
The Government’s announcement to put in place a replacement for the Horserace Betting Levy by April 2017 has been widely welcomed by the British Racing industry and key advocates of the sport. Figures … More
3 Mar 2016
The British Racing industry today welcomed the Government’s announcement in Parliament that it will fast-track a replacement for the Horserace Betting Levy for introduction by April 2017. The scheme … More
3 Mar 2016
On 25 and 26 February the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will meet to consider charges against licensed trainer Jim Best and conditional jockey Paul John (currently unlicensed), … More
24 Feb 2016
BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith has today published the following blog about a new initiative to help explain how handicapping works, and address the questions and concerns of the sport’s … More
24 Feb 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the conclusion of its industry consultation regarding the development of a more holistic approach to race planning, and the publication of … More
23 Feb 2016
Following a gala evening ceremony celebrating the skill and commitment of stud and stable staff and the care that they provide for British racehorses, Gemma Hogg, Assistant Trainer for Micky Hammond, … More
22 Feb 2016
Turf Inspection planned for 9.00am Saturday 20 February New AWT Races close at noon on Saturday 20 February Declarations close at 10am on Sunday 21 February With the current wet weather threatening … More
19 Feb 2016
• Steeple Chases at risk with further rain forecast • Three new provisional races programmed After recent rain in the region, the steeple chase course at Wincanton is now described as Heavy. If … More
16 Feb 2016
• Steeple chases abandoned • One existing hurdle race to divide Due to waterlogged ground on the Steeple Chase course, the Clerk of the Course at Uttoxeter, in conjunction with the BHA’s … More
10 Feb 2016