Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase cancelled at the November Meeting

Cheltenham Racecourse and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have announced that the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at The November Meeting has been abandoned due to firm and currently unraceable … More 3 Nov 2025

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• Racing/Fixtures

New Rule to prevent horses from running more than 15lbs out of the handicap

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a new Rule to prevent horses from running in a handicap race from 15lbs or more out of the handicap. The change, which comes into effect in … More 28 Oct 2025

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MPs welcome British racing’s award winners to Westminster

Winners of the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin visited the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to celebrate their achievements and emphasise to politicians the significance … More 26 Oct 2025

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• Financial/Political,
• Grassroots

BHA confirms additional fixture at Fontwell Park on Sunday 26 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Fontwell Park on Sunday 26 October. Two of the races from Fontwell are intended to be shown live … More 23 Oct 2025

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA and Flutter launch Dragons’ Den-style innovation summit to attract new fans to horseracing

Tech startups invited to pitch bold ideas One-day summit to take place at York Racecourse in February 2026 Follows landmark study revealing a disconnect between racing and young adults The British Horseracing … More 15 Oct 2025

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Exeter on Tuesday 21 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Exeter’s fixture on Tuesday 21 October have been abandoned and will be replaced by … More 14 Oct 2025

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• Racing/Fixtures

Veterinary reminders: whereabouts, pre-race examination & food chain Rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has provided an update for racehorse trainers and veterinary surgeons, with reminders about: Updating whereabouts and permanent import information The latest … More 9 Oct 2025

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Schooling trials pilot resumes for second phase with autumn and winter programme

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board Schooling trial days will return to British racecourses and Point-to-Point venues this autumn following a successful first phase of a pilot earlier this year. … More 8 Oct 2025

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• Welfare

Powering positive change: British horseracing’s social impact strategy

Horseracing is embedded in communities across the country and the sport’s new social impact strategy sets out an industry-wide approach to enhancing our positive impact on people and society. Launched … More 3 Oct 2025

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• Governance,
• Grassroots

BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Exeter on Thursday 9 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Exeter’s fixture on Thursday 9 October have been abandoned and will be replaced by … More 2 Oct 2025

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• Racing/Fixtures

Simplified fee structure introduced for racehorse owners

A simplified fee structure for racehorse owners has come into effect today (1 October 2025) as part of ongoing work to continually improve the ownership experience. The changes have been shaped by feedback … More 1 Oct 2025

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Racing Resilient: an environmental strategy for British racing

New industry-wide plan to shape racing’s sustainable future Four clear areas of focus: carbon, water, nature, and resources & waste First phase of five-year plan focusing on data gathering and … More 25 Sep 2025

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• Governance