BHA confirms earlier start time for Ffos Las fixture on Wednesday 12 August due to solar eclipse

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that, in order to avoid the potential effects of a solar eclipse due to take place on Wednesday 12 August, the same day’s fixture at Ffos … More 5 Aug 2026

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BHA confirms transfer of Bath fixture to Lingfield Park

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed a venue and surface transfer for the fixture due to take place at Bath on Saturday 15 August. This fixture will now be staged on the same day at … More 5 Aug 2026

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BHA confirms transfer of surface for forthcoming Lingfield Park fixtures

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed a transfer of surface from turf to All-Weather for the fixtures due to take place at Lingfield Park on Saturday 8 August and Tuesday 11 August. … More 31 Jul 2026

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BHA to produce economic impact study for horseracing in Wales

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can today confirm that it has commissioned an economic impact study for Welsh horseracing to demonstrate the vital role the industry plays in Wales. The study, … More 30 Jul 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of two Chelmsford City fixtures

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that two upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse have been transferred. The fixtures will move to the following … More 29 Jul 2026

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Simon Cox appointed new BHA Chair

Simon Cox has been appointed as the new independent non-executive Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). He will assume his position on 1 October 2026. A passionate owner-breeder and accomplished … More 22 Jul 2026

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David Williams appointed Chair of the Horseracing Bettors Forum

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSERACING BETTORS FORUM The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has today confirmed that David Williams has been appointed its new Chair with immediate effect. Williams takes over … More 21 Jul 2026

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Dr Jim Walker joins BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) Chair Dr Jim Walker has been appointed to the BHA Board with immediate effect. Dr Walker joins as … More 17 Jul 2026

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BHA confirms abandonment of Musselburgh’s fixture on Tuesday 21 July

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Musselburgh’s fixture on Tuesday 21 July has been abandoned. The decision has been approved by the BHA Course Inspectorate due to an issue … More 16 Jul 2026

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Fewer false starts and clearer starting processes are the aims of recommendations from the review of starts at the Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a series of recommendations for changes which are designed to improve the starts at both Cheltenham racecourse and across Jump racing in general. … More 16 Jul 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of three Chelmsford City fixtures

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that three upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse (CCR) have been transferred. The fixtures will move to the following … More 8 Jul 2026

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BHA statement regarding Gambling Commission announcement on financial risk assessments

Speaking in regards to the Gambling Commission’s announcement that it intends to implement affordability checks on bettors in the United Kingdom, Brant Dunshea, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing … More 7 Jul 2026

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