Chair of British racing’s Industry People Board, Neil Hayward, has today confirmed the appointment of eight Board members and a Programme Director to plan and deliver an industry wide people strategy. … More
3 May 2023
The BHA has today confirmed that the Mile (Group 2) and the Gordon Richard Stakes (Group 3) will be re-scheduled to Newmarket next week. The Mile will be run on Friday’s card (5th May) and the Gordon … More
28 Apr 2023
British racing welcomes today’s publication of the Gambling Act Review White Paper as an important step in ensuring the Government makes gambling regulation fit for the digital age. There will now … More
27 Apr 2023
The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Jump Pattern Committee has today confirmed a package of changes to the 2023/24 Pattern and Listed Jump programme to help strengthen the upper tier of British … More
26 Apr 2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today informed the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that it has agreed to the sale, following an independent valuation, of Mr Dance’s 50% share of Bravemansgame. … More
24 Apr 2023
Essential BHA systems upgrade work is scheduled to take place between 8am and 11am on Thursday 20 April. Please note that the entries and declarations process is NOT affected by this work. Runners … More
19 Apr 2023
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed its relocation to a new head office after more than a decade at 75 High Holborn. The BHA is now based at Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, … More
18 Apr 2023
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