Update regarding Cheltenham fatalities
Following the tragic events at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday which saw three horses – Bangers And Cash, Abuffalosoldier and Napper Tandy – lose their lives, the BHA is reviewing each of the … More 21 Nov 2024
Press releases
Application period opens for 35th British Horseracing Development Programme
Early Career Programme offers a range of opportunities for candidates finishing higher education or those with equivalent skills 2025 British Horseracing Development Programme will mark the 35th running … More 20 Nov 2024
Alan Switzer appointed BHA Chief Financial Officer
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Alan Switzer to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Alan will be part of the BHA Executive team, responsible for managing the organisation’s … More 19 Nov 2024
Lord Allen of Kensington appointed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority
Lord Allen of Kensington CBE is today confirmed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. As a highly experienced Chairman, and one of the most prominent business leaders of his generation, … More 13 Nov 2024
Enhanced online education to support improved safety and wellbeing of British racing’s workforce
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published enhanced online safeguarding and human welfare education as part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone … More 6 Nov 2024
BHA’s response to the Budget
Responding to the publication of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October, BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs Greg Swift said: The Treasury’s decision to not increase gambling duties … More 30 Oct 2024
Laura Collett MBE guest of honour and Rishi Persad to host 2025 TIEA ceremony
Dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett MBE will be the guest of honour at the ceremony for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. The annual celebration of British … More 24 Oct 2024
Horseracing Bettors Forum invites new member applications
Issued on behalf of the Horseracing Bettors Forum The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is currently inviting applications from the racing and betting community to replace outgoing members as part of … More 23 Oct 2024
BHA Board confirms removal of restriction on overseas runners in certain Flat handicaps
Following a meeting of the BHA Board this week, it has been confirmed that a restriction on overseas-trained runners in certain, low-grade Flat handicaps has been removed. The restriction, which was … More 23 Oct 2024
BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October. The fixture will be a seven-race card, with the ability to divide to eight, and … More 18 Oct 2024
BHA confirms change to start time for Catterick’s fixture on Saturday 19 October
Following the abandonment of Newton Abbot’s fixture on Saturday 19 October, the British Horseracing Authority can confirm that the start time of Catterick’s Saturday fixture will be moved later … More 16 Oct 2024
Alphonse Le Grande disqualified from Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap
Following his ride on Alphonse Le Grande in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap on Saturday 12 October, apprentice jockey Jamie Powell was referred to the Whip Review Committee (WRC) for use of … More 15 Oct 2024
