Following the 2023 running of the Grand National, Julie Harrington, the Chief Executive Officer of the BHA, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone connected to the horses who suffered fatal injuries … More
16 Apr 2023
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued the following statement regarding the participation of Bravemansgame in Thursday’s Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase: In light of new information, … More
12 Apr 2023
Following a difficult week for racing, BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement. This has been a tragic week for all of us in the racing community. Jess Whalley was … More
31 Mar 2023
As part of the ongoing roll out of the new whip rules the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has engaged in ongoing communication with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and senior jockeys … More
30 Mar 2023
The BHA can confirm that Newcastle’s fixture on Thursday 30 March has been transferred to Hexham. This was originally a fixture that had transferred from Sedgefield, however following a request … More
10 Mar 2023
The BHA can confirm that provisional declarations can now be tracked live before 10:00 every morning on the fixtures page of the BHA website. This development, which has been successfully tested over … More
10 Mar 2023
New Race to your Career podcast series launched exploring different aspects of industry employment, training and development Refreshed Careersinracing.com improves user experience for those wanting … More
9 Mar 2023
For races run from 1 April 2023 (entries close Monday 27 March), Flat horses that win on their second start will be eligible for a handicap rating to run in a Class 5 or 6 handicap race, subject to … More
9 Mar 2023
The BHA can confirm that an additional All-Weather fixture has been programmed at Wolverhampton on Friday 10 March. Entries for the six-race card (which will carry the option to divide to eight) will … More
7 Mar 2023
The BHA can confirm that Kempton Park on Wednesday 8 March will move forward to a 15.05 start. This follows a request from Jockey Club Racecourses who have advised that their forecast is for potential … More
6 Mar 2023
The BHA has today confirmed the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Exeter’s fixture on Friday 10 March have been abandoned and will be replaced with two Hurdle races, creating an all-Hurdle … More
3 Mar 2023
The BHA has today confirmed that an additional All-Weather fixture has been programmed at Lingfield Park on Tuesday 7 March. Entries for the six-race card (which will carry the option to divide to eight) … More
3 Mar 2023