The BHA can confirm that the anti-doping saliva testing pilot programme, which started in May 2021, was paused following a negative laboratory follow-up analysis requested after a point of care racecourse … More
28 Sep 2022
BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has today issued the following statement after the declaration of the first horse to carry the Royal colours in the ownership of His Majesty King Charles III: “The loss … More
27 Sep 2022
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRY’S RESPECT IN RACING WORKING PARTY British horseracing has today launched a new campaign that reflects the industry’s collective ambition to promote the highest standards … More
22 Sep 2022
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE ATTENDEES OF THE INDUSTRY STRATEGY GROUP MEETING Following a two-day industry meeting, racing’s leaders have today issued a joint statement regarding the development of … More
21 Sep 2022
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a number of changes to the race programme for the coming weeks. These additional opportunities have been created to fill gaps in the race … More
16 Sep 2022
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that due to continued challenges with the ground at Bath, the racecourse’s remaining fixtures will be transfered to allow for full remedial … More
16 Sep 2022
British racing will not go ahead on Monday 19 September for the funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen. This will give everyone involved in British racing the opportunity to mourn Her Late Majesty’s … More
10 Sep 2022
British racing remains in mourning today regarding the death of Her Majesty The Queen. As an ongoing mark of respect it has been determined that, alongside the cancellation of fixtures on 8 and 9 September, … More
9 Sep 2022
All of British Racing is in mourning today following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horseracing. Her … More
8 Sep 2022
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Greg Swift, an experienced and influential figure in the world of political communications, has been appointed to the position of Director … More
5 Sep 2022
UPDATES TO THE PROHIBITED LIST CODE With immediate effect, the BHA will apply the following internationally agreed residue limits for Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO), both … More
30 Aug 2022
Further to our update of 17 August 2022, one manufacturer of equine influenza vaccination doses, Boehringer Ingelheim, has identified problems with the distribution of its product, Proteq. The company … More
27 Aug 2022