The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched a formal consultation for stakeholders into the development of a more holistic approach to Race Planning. The objective is to determine if … More
27 Aug 2015
Following 32mm of rain in the last 24 hours, the going at Lingfield Park has changed to heavy, with standing water in some places. With more rain forecast in the lead-up to racing, the British Horseracing … More
25 Aug 2015
Races to be staged at Carlisle on 29 November 2015 and Huntingdon on 25 February 2016 over 2m 4f Both races to offer at least £30,000 in prize money Addition of races part of ongoing enhancement of … More
19 Aug 2015
Following an extensive recruitment process, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with inaugural Chair Simon Rowlands, have announced the members who will comprise the first Horseracing … More
17 Aug 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it has concluded its internal investigation into the course of events surrounding the Gigaset International Stakes at Ascot on 25 July, … More
13 Aug 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the Fixture List for 2016, with a total of 1,482 fixtures programmed. The headline elements of the Fixture List are: A total of 1,482 fixtures … More
13 Aug 2015
British Horseracing’s 2016 Fixture List will be published tomorrow. Ahead of its publication, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the BHA, has made the following statement: “2016 will be a year of consolidation … More
12 Aug 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced an extension to the cut-off time that Reserves may be brought into a race. Effective from 5 October 2015, the cut-off time for Reserves moves … More
12 Aug 2015
Race alterations 17 and 22 August Work to be completed in time for 3 September fixture Chelmsford City Racecourse has today cancelled three seven furlong races programmed for 17 and 22 August as the … More
6 Aug 2015
In relation to the Disciplinary Panel’s decision not to approve an application from Matthew Hopkins to work in a licensed racing stable shortly after being disqualified for three years, and a … More
5 Aug 2015
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 June 2015 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Matthew Hopkins, a former holder of an Apprentice Jockey’s licence, had … More
5 Aug 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that it has appointed Richard Wayman as Chief Operating Officer, filling a key new position – initially publicised as Director of Racing and … More
28 Jul 2015