European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2017 European Programme
At its annual meeting held on Monday 23 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races … More 1 Feb 2017
Press releases
Qatar Goodwood Cup and Ascot’s Queen Vase upgraded as part of British racing’s long-term plan to safeguard the staying breed
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and British racing have today welcomed the European Pattern Committee (EPC)’s approvals for its applications to upgrade prominent stayers’ races across Europe, … More 1 Feb 2017
European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2017 European Programme
At its annual meeting held on Monday 23 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2017. The committee debated a full … More 1 Feb 2017
Many Clouds: Post mortem concluded
Following the sad loss of Many Clouds at Cheltenham racecourse on Saturday 28 January, a post mortem has been carried out to ascertain the cause of this fatal incident. The post mortem was initiated … More 30 Jan 2017
BHA handicapping trial aims to support Conditions Stakes races and provide better balance to race programme
In 2017, following the running of one of the around 40 eligible Conditions Stakes races run during the flat turf season, the handicapper will only be able to increase the rating of the winner of the … More 30 Jan 2017
Many Clouds: Post mortem concluded
Following the sad loss of Many Clouds at Cheltenham racecourse on Saturday 28 January, a post mortem has been carried out to ascertain the cause of this fatal incident. The post mortem was initiated … More 30 Jan 2017
BHA handicapping trial aims to support Conditions Stakes races and provide better balance to race programme
In 2017, following the running of one of the around 40 eligible Conditions Stakes races run during the flat turf season, the handicapper will only be able to increase the rating of the winner of the … More 30 Jan 2017
Additional Fixture Announced – Taunton, Friday, 27 January
6 Races programmed New races to close at noon on Wednesday, 25 January To safeguard against the threat of abandonments later this week, the BHA has programmed an additional fixture to take place at … More 24 Jan 2017
Churchill conquers Europe as two-year-old Classifications are unveiled
Churchill, with a rating of 122, has today been announced as the ninth European champion two-year-old to be trained by Aidan O’Brien in the past 18 years as the European two-year-old Classification … More 24 Jan 2017
Additional Fixture Announced – Taunton, Friday, 27 January
6 Races programmed New races to close at noon on Wednesday, 25 January To safeguard against the threat of abandonments later this week, the BHA has programmed an additional fixture to take place at … More 24 Jan 2017
Churchill conquers Europe as two-year-old Classifications are unveiled
Churchill, with a rating of 122, has today been announced as the ninth European champion two-year-old to be trained by Aidan O’Brien in the past 18 years as the European two-year-old Classification … More 24 Jan 2017
Rescheduled races from Ascot’s cancelled Clarence House Chase raceday
Clarence House Steeple Chase (Grade 1) transferred to Cheltenham on Saturday, 28 January OLBG.com Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 2) transferred to Huntingdon on Friday, 27 January New entries to be taken for … More 23 Jan 2017
