BHA’s response to the Budget
Responding to the publication of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October, BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs Greg Swift said: The Treasury’s decision to not increase gambling duties … More 30 Oct 2024
Press releases
Laura Collett MBE guest of honour and Rishi Persad to host 2025 TIEA ceremony
Dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett MBE will be the guest of honour at the ceremony for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. The annual celebration of British … More 24 Oct 2024
Horseracing Bettors Forum invites new member applications
Issued on behalf of the Horseracing Bettors Forum The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is currently inviting applications from the racing and betting community to replace outgoing members as part of … More 23 Oct 2024
BHA Board confirms removal of restriction on overseas runners in certain Flat handicaps
Following a meeting of the BHA Board this week, it has been confirmed that a restriction on overseas-trained runners in certain, low-grade Flat handicaps has been removed. The restriction, which was … More 23 Oct 2024
BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October. The fixture will be a seven-race card, with the ability to divide to eight, and … More 18 Oct 2024
BHA confirms change to start time for Catterick’s fixture on Saturday 19 October
Following the abandonment of Newton Abbot’s fixture on Saturday 19 October, the British Horseracing Authority can confirm that the start time of Catterick’s Saturday fixture will be moved later … More 16 Oct 2024
Alphonse Le Grande disqualified from Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap
Following his ride on Alphonse Le Grande in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap on Saturday 12 October, apprentice jockey Jamie Powell was referred to the Whip Review Committee (WRC) for use of … More 15 Oct 2024
Changes agreed to support the continued success of the mares’ Jump programme
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Jump Pattern Committee has confirmed a number of changes to the mares’ Jump Pattern and Listed programme for the 2024/25 season. The changes, which are … More 10 Oct 2024
Anthea Leigh joins judging panel for 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
“Nominate now” is the message from York Racecourse’s Anthea Leigh, as she joins the judging panel for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. A successful former … More 3 Oct 2024
BHA raises minimum standards for rider safety equipment
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has introduced new minimum standards for rider safety equipment, which will help better protect the sport’s participants against the risk of injury. Under … More 1 Oct 2024
BHA approves amendments to 2025 Fixture List
The BHA has today confirmed a number of alterations to the 2025 Fixture List. The fixture scheduled for Wincanton on Sunday 9 March will now take place on Thursday 6 March, while the meeting due to … More 30 Sep 2024
BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Southwell on Sunday 29 September
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Southwell on Sunday 29 September. The fixture will comprise of seven races, with the ability … More 26 Sep 2024
