Handicapper Martin Greenwood to step down as Steeplechase Team Leader

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Martin Greenwood is to step down from his position as Steeplechase Team Leader in September, a role that includes setting the weights … More 2 Jun 2026

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BHA confirms rescheduling of Listed Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes to Chester on 27 June

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the Listed Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes has been rescheduled to Chester on Saturday 27 June. The seven-furlong contest was originally … More 1 Jun 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of two Chelmsford City fixtures to Yarmouth and Southwell

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the next two fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse (CCR) have been transferred. The fixture on Thursday 18 June has … More 29 May 2026

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Additional fixtures scheduled at Wolverhampton on 29 May and Carlisle on 30 May

Following the cancellation of Haydock Park’s fixtures on Friday 29 May and Saturday 30 May, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that two additional fixtures have been scheduled. On … More 26 May 2026

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Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior heads 2025/26 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classification

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior has finished top of the end-of-season Anglo Irish Jumps Classification for 2025/26 with a rating of 180. The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old lined up … More 20 May 2026

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Equine flu update: Only horses from licensed training yards to be permitted raceday access

Precautionary step due to continued rise in equine influenza cases Hunter Chase races abandoned and other equine activities cancelled Racing community urged to be extra vigilant about infection control … More 18 May 2026

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BHA confirms additional fixture at Plumpton Racecourse on Tuesday 26 May

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that an additional fixture has been scheduled at Plumpton Racecourse on Tuesday 26 May. Full details of the race programme at this additional fixture … More 15 May 2026

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Future of Racing start-ups attend the Dante Festival in York as industry leaders shine a light on Project Beacon

Racing industry leaders gathered on the opening day of York’s Dante Festival for an update on the work being undertaken as part of Project Beacon, which included presentations from three startups … More 13 May 2026

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Horseracing Bettors Forum invites punters to respond to latest survey

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSERACING BETTORS FORUM The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is delighted to launch their latest survey and would like as many punters as possible to partake via the link here. … More 12 May 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of Brighton’s next two fixtures on 19 May and 26 May to Lingfield and Bath

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Brighton’s next two fixtures on Tuesday 19 May and Tuesday 26 May will be transferred to Lingfield (turf) and Bath respectively. This will … More 11 May 2026

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Plumpton fixture abandoned as precautionary measure

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the abandonment of Plumpton Racecourse’s Jumps Season Finale on Sunday 10 May. This follows a confirmed case of equine influenza and EHV-4 in … More 7 May 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of two Chelmsford City fixtures to Southwell and Lingfield

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that two upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse (CCR) have been transferred. The fixture on Thursday 21 May will … More 7 May 2026

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