Race programme update
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of changes to the upcoming race programme, driven in part by the rise in COVID-19 infections across the UK and the ongoing government … More 13 Jan 2021
Press releases
Changes to Chelmsford City’s fixture on Saturday 9 January
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of changes to Chelmsford City’s fixture on Saturday 9 January, to take account of the current weather forecast. The fixture … More 7 Jan 2021
Finalists announced for 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards
The 18 finalists for the 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have been confirmed today, Wednesday, 6 January. 206 nominations were received from across the racing and breeding industries and … More 6 Jan 2021
Jumpers Bumpers fixtures at Newcastle and Lingfield Park on 8 January
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed Newcastle and Lingfield Park will stage additional Jumpers Bumpers AWT fixtures on Friday 8 January. This follow’s the abandonment of … More 5 Jan 2021
Changes to the Rules of Racing – 2021
We are writing to inform you about several changes to the Rules of Racing, which are scheduled to come into effect on the dates specified below. Some Rules have been simplified to improve clarity and … More 4 Jan 2021
Additional fixtures and race moves update
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of fixture and race alterations, as follows: 1. The fixture that was scheduled to take place on 6 January at Ffos Las racecourse … More 30 Dec 2020
Essential staff only at race meetings in Tier 4 areas
British horseracing has been in regular contact with government and public health officials – national and local – over the past few days. In view of increased rates of transmission and the prevailing … More 29 Dec 2020
Additional AWT fixture at Newcastle racecourse on Thursday 31 December
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an additional All Weather Turf fixture will take place on Thursday 31 December 2020 at Newcastle racecourse . The afternoon fixture will be … More 28 Dec 2020
Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group Statement: Free Trade Agreement welcome, short-term disruption still likely
British horseracing’s Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group welcomes the news that the UK Government and the European Union have reached an agreement in principle on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). … More 24 Dec 2020
All-Steeple Chase card programmed for Leicester on 28 December
After further rainfall this week, the Hurdle course at Leicester is waterlogged. With no chance of recovering before racing, the Leicester Executive in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority … More 21 Dec 2020
Diversity in Racing Steering Group publish 2020 Annual Update: We must capitalise on current momentum
Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2020 Annual Update, highlighting the importance of capitalising on the … More 21 Dec 2020
Additional Flat fixture at Lingfield Park on Monday 21 December
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an additional Flat fixture will take place on Monday 21 December 2020 at Lingfield Park. This follows the abandonment of Lingfield’s … More 17 Dec 2020
