2021 Fixture List amendment
A minor amendment has been made to the 2021 Fixture List. In the version previously published, Ludlow were due to stage an afternoon fixture on Tuesday 20 April, and Epsom Downs were due to stage an … More 27 Nov 2020
Press releases
BHA congratulates Hollie Doyle as Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
In response to the news that jockey Hollie Doyle has been recognised as the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s leaders issued the following messages of … More 25 Nov 2020
Important Brexit information for participants published on likely new arrangements from 1 January
Information aims to clarify likely new requirements on four key areas: health, transport, and customs requirements for horse movement as well as people movement – in a simple and clear format Four … More 24 Nov 2020
British horseracing welcomes return of spectators
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British horseracing have welcomed the government’s … More 23 Nov 2020
David Jones appointed to BHA Board as Regulatory Independent Non-Executive Director
The former racecourse Stewards’ Panel Chair and experienced racing industry figure David Jones has been appointed to the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in the role of Regulatory … More 23 Nov 2020
Race Programme Update
Please find below a number of reminders and updates in relation to ongoing changes to the race programme. Reminder: changes to Flat handicap qualification from 1 January As previously announced, the … More 23 Nov 2020
Industry Statement on Diversity
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board invited Rishi … More 20 Nov 2020
Global Alliance Launches to Connect the World with the Racehorse
Together for Racing International promotes education, community engagement, workforce development Together for Racing International (TfRI) – a global alliance to promote and progress education, community … More 20 Nov 2020
Racing’s leaders welcome £40 million package of government loans for horseracing
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racecourse … More 19 Nov 2020
Racing To School and BHA launch new Racing2Learn module on safer gambling
New online resource via Racing2Learn launched to coincide with Safer Gambling Week and aims to promote safer gambling for the sport and the next generation The education charity Racing to School has … More 19 Nov 2020
Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group: avoid horse movements to EU in first two weeks of January
The Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group, which leads horse racing’s preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU, has today advised members of the industry not to move horses to and … More 17 Nov 2020
British racing launches first comprehensive Directory of community activity and education
New Directory shows the power of the racing industry to support its communities and transform lives Joint press release issued on behalf of Racing Together, Godolphin and The Racing Foundation A ground-breaking … More 12 Nov 2020
