British racing’s leading organisations commit to improving diversity and inclusion

British racing’s leading organisations have come together to improve diversity and inclusion across the sport under a unified “Industry Commitment” to ensure racing truly is a sport for everyone … More 11 May 2021

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• Welfare

Spectators to enjoy a day at the races from 17 May

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) Racecourses are set to welcome spectators through their turnstiles … More 10 May 2021

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• Financial/Political,
• Racing/Fixtures

BHA responds to Levy Yield for 2020/21

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) that around £80 million has been generated in Levy in the year ending on 31 March 2021. … More 10 May 2021

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• Financial/Political

Whip Consultation Steering Group to draw on broad range of racing, political, equine welfare and media expertise

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the membership of a Whip Consultation Steering Group which will have responsibility for oversight of the process and decision-making in relation … More 6 May 2021

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Saliva testing pilot providing on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances now under way

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing … More 5 May 2021

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

British Horseracing to support social media boycott

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF BRITISH RACING’S MAJOR STAKEHOLDER BODIES – THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) British horseracing will stand alongside … More 29 Apr 2021

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• Welfare

Taunton (21/04) and Exeter (22/04) to stage all-Hurdle fixtures next week

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Taunton and Exeter will stage all-Hurdle cards on Wednesday 21 April and Thursday 22 April respectively. Both fixtures had been due to stage … More 15 Apr 2021

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• Racing/Fixtures

British and Irish authorities agree unified Jumps weight-for-age scale

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) have today announced a unified Anglo-Irish Jumps weight-for-age (WFA) scale. The new scale will come into effect … More 13 Apr 2021

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• Racing/Fixtures

British racing’s fixture moves as mark of respect to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh

As a mark of respect for the funeral ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has been agreed that no racing will take place in Great Britain between 2:45pm and 4:15pm on … More 11 Apr 2021

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• Racing/Fixtures

Racing to pay respects to the Duke of Edinburgh at fixtures on Saturday

British racing is united in offering its condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke’s passing will be marked at racecourses … More 9 Apr 2021

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• Financial/Political

Statement from British Horseracing Authority Chair Annamarie Phelps regarding the passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh

“The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service … More 9 Apr 2021

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• Financial/Political

Plans announced for strengthened regulation of Syndicates and Racing Clubs

Measures are designed to support public confidence in Syndicates and Racing Clubs and provide a solid foundation for the continued growth of shared ownership. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) … More 30 Mar 2021

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• Financial/Political,
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