British Racing welcomes Government decision to carve horseracing out of betting tax rises

Chancellor confirms remote betting on British horseracing will be exempt from tax rises and remain at 15% Decision reflects Government recognition of importance of horseracing as a treasured cultural … More 26 Nov 2025

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BHA statement following the issuing of penalties in Hillsin investigation

Following the publication of the independent Disciplinary Panel’s decision on penalties in the case relating to the running and riding of Hillsin, the BHA has released the following statement: … More 24 Nov 2025

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Leicester on Sunday 30 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Sunday 30 November have been abandoned and replaced by an … More 20 Nov 2025

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British Horseracing Development Programme teams up with 10,000 Black Interns Programme as applications for 2026 open

Applications are now open for the 2026 British Horseracing Development Programme, which has teamed up for the first time with the 10,000 Interns Foundation’s 10,000 Black Interns Programme as it continues … More 20 Nov 2025

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Leicester on Monday 17 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Monday 17 November have been abandoned and replaced by an … More 7 Nov 2025

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Taunton on Thursday 13 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Taunton’s fixture on Thursday 13 November have been abandoned and replaced by two … More 6 Nov 2025

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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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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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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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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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