The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that, following an inspection of Ludlow Racecourse, the decision has been taken to transfer the racecourse’s remaining fixtures for the 2026/27 … More
12 Nov 2026
A statement from BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea following the tragic loss of BHA steward, accomplished jockey and devoted family man, Tom O’Brien. Everyone at the BHA and across British and … More
11 Nov 2026
British racing has today launched its next five-year Horse Welfare Strategy setting out 20 priorities to drive further improvements in the welfare and safety of Thoroughbreds throughout their lives. … More
10 Nov 2026
Last night in Westminster the Horse Welfare Board and BHA launched British racing’s next five-year welfare strategy: “A Life Well Lived: British racing’s commitment to the horse”. … More
10 Nov 2026
Analysis of a sample of over 300 betting websites popular in the UK finds around 1 in every 5 visits by UK bettors is now to an illegal operator Illegal betting traffic remains substantially above … More
6 Nov 2026
The British Horseracing Authority can confirm a number of changes to the upcoming Jump programme. The Steeple Chases scheduled to be run at Lingfield Park and Hereford on Tuesday 10 November and Thursday … More
5 Nov 2026
The British Horseracing Authority can confirm the addition of a 2m 4f Veterans’ Handicap Chase to the opening day of The November Meeting at Cheltenham (Friday 13 November), replacing the Glenfarclas … More
3 Nov 2026
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an additional fixture at Stratford Racecourse on Monday 9 November. The fixture will be a seven-race card with entries closing at 12pm tomorrow. … More
2 Nov 2026
Following the Budget, delivered in Parliament today by Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Brant Dunshea has issued the following statement: While … More
28 Oct 2026
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed additional Jump fixtures at Plumpton on Thursday 5 November and Uttoxeter on Saturday 7 November. Both fixtures will comprise seven races and the … More
27 Oct 2026
The BHA (British Horseracing Authority) has today confirmed that an additional Jumps fixture has been added at Aintree on Friday 6 November, creating a two-day fixture at the Merseyside track. This … More
27 Oct 2026
The BHA (British Horseracing Authority) has today confirmed the rescheduling of the Group 3 St Simon Stakes and the Group 3 Horris Hill Stakes following the abandonment of the card due to be staged … More
23 Oct 2026