The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to be run at Bangor-on-Dee’s fixture on Friday 4 July have been abandoned and replaced with an additional … More
27 Jun 2025
Following the Wednesday 25 June fixture at Bath, the BHA Inspectorate has approved the transfer of their next scheduled fixture on Wednesday 2 July to Chepstow. Due to the prolonged period of dry weather … More
26 Jun 2025
Fred Barrelet, Dr Neil Hudson MP and Jessica Stark join Horse Welfare Board as independent members Appointments follow confirmation of Baroness Minette Batters as Chair New Board structure delivered … More
12 Jun 2025
Early Career Programme offers a range of opportunities for candidates finishing higher education or those with equivalent skills 2025 British Horseracing Development Programme will mark the 35th running … More
12 Jun 2025
Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs have finished joint top of the end-of-season Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications with a rating of 176. Galopin Des Champs leads the rankings for the third consecutive … More
28 May 2025
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD Baroness Minette Batters has been appointed as Independent Chair of British racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB) effective from 1 July 2025, it has been … More
28 May 2025
From left: David Porter-Mackrell, Karina Byrne (Newsells Park Stud HR Manager) and Ollie McPhail with pupils from Edwinstree Middle School. Last week pupils from Edwinstree Middle School enjoyed a unique … More
27 May 2025
The British Horseracing Authority’s Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) has today announced changes to the Windsor Castle Stakes, to be made from 2026. The Listed two-year-old contest – which currently … More
27 May 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the introduction of mandatory completion deadlines for all racecourses to have upgraded their weighing room facilities. This follows a meeting … More
21 May 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Kelso’s fixture on Sunday 25 May have been abandoned and will be replaced with … More
16 May 2025
The BHA has today taken the decision to put on hold the trial initiative of the short-notice deletion of small-field races. The period of very dry weather in recent weeks has contributed to reduced … More
14 May 2025
Image: Volunteers from Godolphin, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, and other industry organisations come together at Newmarket Community Hospital. ISSUED … More
8 May 2025