• Gojumpracing.com shortlisted in ‘Best Promotion of a Sport by a Governing Body category• ‘Raceday for Schools’ initiative shortlisted in ‘Best Digital Sport Marketing Campaign’. Two … More
3 Feb 2009
The British Horseracing Authority has approved an increase in the minimum manning levels for Starting Stalls teams, from 9 to 11. The increase is effective from 1st February 2009 and returns … More
30 Jan 2009
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is pleased to announce that Glen Sparkes is the recipient of the inaugral Tristram Ricketts Fellowship for 2009. The Tristram Ricketts Fellowship is awarded to … More
28 Jan 2009
Following the abandonment of 30 Jump fixtures to date since the beginning of 2009, The British Horseracing Authority is pleased to announce that applications have been invited from racecourses … More
28 Jan 2009
Newmarket’s Bahrain Trophy has been upgraded from Listed to Group 3 Status following the European Pattern Committee’s annual meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday 15th January. British Racing is represented … More
21 Jan 2009
A sub-committee of the BHA Regulatory Committee held a hearing yesterday to consider the licence of Essex County Showground Group Ltd as Managing Executive of Great Leighs. The sub-committee comprised … More
16 Jan 2009
2008 was another great year for international Flat racing, and one which will perhaps be best remembered for the emergence of three exceptional fillies, namely Zarkava (IRE) [128], … More
15 Jan 2009
• Dean McKeown’s appeal against the findings of being in breach of Rules 201(v) and 157 is dismissed• A decision relating to the appeal against the level of penalties imposed for the breaches … More
17 Dec 2008
• The Boylesports.com International (A Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) has been rescheduled for Saturday’s Ascot card (20/12/08) Following the abandonment of racing at Cheltenham on Saturday 13th December, … More
16 Dec 2008
Following the abandonment of racing at Cheltenham on Saturday 13th December, the British Horseracing Authority has been co-ordinating extensive discussions between all parties (sponsors, … More
15 Dec 2008
Following an extensive review of the existing Bloodstock Code of Practice by a bloodstock industry working group, a new Code of Practice will take effect from January 1st 2009. The original Code came … More
3 Dec 2008
• In-foal mares not declarable• No funds for Pre-race weighing of horses• Awaiting research findings before decision on wind operations The British Horseracing Authority has concluded a review … More
3 Dec 2008