BHA confirms additional fixture at Wolverhampton on Thursday 9 April and the rescheduling of two races from Chelmsford’s Good Friday fixture

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an additional all-weather fixture at Wolverhampton on Thursday 9 April. This fixture has been added following the abandonment of Chelmsford … More 2 Apr 2026

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BHA confirms appointment of new Chief Medical Advisers

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Steven Ready and Dr Kate Prior have been appointed to the role of Chief Medical Advisers. The Chief Medical Adviser position has been … More 2 Apr 2026

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BHA confirms fixture amendments following cancellation of Cheltenham meetings

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the rescheduling of races that had been due to take place at Cheltenham next month, as well as the transfer of its May fixture. The Jockey … More 1 Apr 2026

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BHA Board decision regarding a licence application by Golden Mile Racing Limited

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today (1 April) confirmed that a racecourse licence will not be granted to Golden Mile Racing Limited (GMRL), the new company formed to operate … More 1 Apr 2026

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Statement from BHA CEO Brant Dunshea following Government update on Levy review

Following the publication this morning of a Written Ministerial Statement on the conclusion of the 2024 Horserace Betting Levy Review, British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Brant Dunshea has … More 25 Mar 2026

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Helen Bryce appointed BHA General Counsel

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that Helen Bryce has been appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective from 1 August 2026. Helen will oversee all legal, compliance, … More 25 Mar 2026

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High Value Developmental Races continue to support British racing and breeding

76 High Value Developmental Races scheduled in 2026 Over £2.8 million in prize money available across the programme Full schedule of races here. High Value Developmental Races on the Flat will continue … More 24 Mar 2026

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All in the Race: British Horseracing Authority launches new cross-industry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and publishes ethnicity research

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of All in the Race, a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy designed to ensure British racing is an inclusive, safe and … More 19 Mar 2026

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Racing Together Community Week set for 18-24th May

Image: Newbury Racecourse Clerk of the Course, George Hill ISSUED ON BEHALF OF RACING TOGETHER Racing Together Community Week, British racing’s national week of employee volunteering, will take place … More 18 Mar 2026

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BHA statement regarding the starts of Cheltenham Festival races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that a full review will take place into the starts of races at the Cheltenham Festival following its conclusion. Following several false starts … More 12 Mar 2026

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New cameras provide major upgrade to photo finish images on British racecourses

British Horseracing Authority (BHA) judges will now have access to improved photo finish images following the introduction of ultra high-resolution camera technology. Lynx photo finish cameras capture … More 9 Mar 2026

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Innovative ‘Training Fees Credit Scheme’ introduced to provide boost to ownership of quality Jumps horses

Scheme to provide £20,000 credit to winning owners of Grade 1 Chase and Hurdle races to use towards training fees of a new British-trained horse Runners-up in same races to receive £10,000 credit … More 6 Mar 2026

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