BHA statement following the publication of Regulus Partners’ modelling on the potential impact of a Machine Gaming Duty rise in the 2026 Budget

BHA statement following the publication of Regulus Partners’ modelling on the potential impact of a Machine Gaming Duty rise in the 2026 Budget: The analysis provided today issues a stark warning … More 2 Oct 2026

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Prize money funding boost of £2.2m confirmed for 2027 following publication of fixture list

Horserace Betting Levy Board approves increase in 2027 prize money funding Increased funding in line with strategic goals to support the number of horses bred, trained and raced in Britain Boosts to … More 2 Oct 2026

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BHA confirms changes to upcoming Jump programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm a number of changes to the Jump racing programme: Two additional fixtures are being added on Thursday 15 October, at Fontwell and Perth; Exeter on … More 2 Oct 2026

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Statement from new BHA Chair Simon Cox

Having today formally taken up the role of Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Simon Cox has issued the following statement: “I am a lifelong racing fan and it is an honour and privilege … More 1 Oct 2026

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• Financial/Political,
• Governance

New starting procedures for Jump racing introduced from 5 October

New starting procedures for Jump races will be introduced from 5 October, with the objective of ensuring more controlled starts and fewer false starts, especially at major fixtures. There are two changes … More 30 Sep 2026

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• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Changes to the Jump Pattern ahead of the core 2026/27 Jump season

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed a series of changes to the Jump Pattern and an update on the scheduling of Chasing Excellence races ahead of the core 2026/27 Jump season. The changes to … More 28 Sep 2026

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA confirms changes to upcoming Jump programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm a number of changes to the upcoming Jump racing programme: An additional fixture will be staged at Worcester on Wednesday 7 October, replacing Ludlow’s … More 25 Sep 2026

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA Handicapper Michael Harris appointed Steeplechase Team Leader

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that Michael Harris has been appointed as Chase Team Leader, with his responsibilities to include setting the weights for the Randox Grand … More 18 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Plumpton on Sunday 20 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Plumpton’s fixture on Sunday 20 September have been abandoned and will be replaced … More 11 Sep 2026

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• Racing/Fixtures

British racing backs Royal Foundation’s new suicide prevention toolkit for sport

British horseracing is joining forces with the Royal Foundation and sports organisations from across the country to support a new toolkit to help make a difference for those at risk of suicide. On World … More 10 Sep 2026

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• Education/Training,
• Welfare

BHA confirms the transfer of two Chelmsford City fixtures to Southwell

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that two upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse have been transferred to Southwell. The fixtures are scheduled … More 10 Sep 2026

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• Racing/Fixtures

Nominations open for the 2027 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

Nominations are open until Thursday 5 November 2026 £128,500 in prize money to be won across six categories Awards ceremony returns to York Racecourse in February 2027 Nominations open today for the … More 8 Sep 2026

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• Grassroots