New whip rules to start in early 2023 following extensive technical discussions with key industry figures

British racing’s revised rules and penalties regarding the use of the padded whip will be implemented in full in Jump racing from 6 February 2023. This follows approval by the British Horseracing … More 22 Nov 2022

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Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board to drive forward equine welfare projects across British racing

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD 16th November 2022: The Racing Foundation has awarded the Horse Welfare Board a grant of £3million over three years to support its cross-industry work to … More 16 Nov 2022

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BHA confirms the transfer of some Sedgefield fixtures to different courses

The BHA has today confirmed that four Jumps fixtures due to be staged at Sedgefield in the coming months have been transferred to different courses.Racing will resume at Sedgefield on Tuesday 22 November, … More 15 Nov 2022

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British racing’s leaders agree on new governance structure for the sport to deliver unity and strategic leadership

British racing’s leaders have today agreed upon a new governance structure for the sport, which will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure racing’s future.Following … More 14 Nov 2022

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Minor changes to Rules of Racing | November 2022

Please see below several minor changes to the Rules of Racing, which come into effect immediately or on the dates specified. If you have any queries, please contact: Disciplinary@britishhorseracing.com … More 11 Nov 2022

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Monday 14 November

The BHA has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Monday 14 November have been abandoned and replaced with a further Hurdle race, creating an … More 7 Nov 2022

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BHA confirms switching of Sedgefield fixture on Thursday 10 November to Newcastle

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the fixture scheduled to take place at Sedgefield on Thursday 10 November has been transferred to Newcastle. The switch was requested … More 4 Nov 2022

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BHA confirms addition of veterans’ handicap chase on day one of The November Meeting

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase scheduled to take place on day one of Cheltenham’s The November Meeting fixture on … More 1 Nov 2022

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One week left to nominate for 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin – as George Baker and Sulekha Varma join Judging Panel

Former jockey George Baker and Aintree’s Clerk of the Course Sulekha Varma have been appointed to the Judging Panel for the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, it has … More 1 Nov 2022

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BHA proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has pledged its support to military personnel, veterans and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at Horse Guards Parade. The … More 28 Oct 2022

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BHA confirms appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as independent Judicial Panel Chair

The BHA has today confirmed the appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of the BHA’s independent Judicial Panel, succeeding His Honour Brian Barker CBE KC. Sarah Crowther’s appointment has been … More 27 Oct 2022

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BHA confirms addition of Jumps fixtures at Ffos Las on Sunday 23 October and Chepstow on Wednesday 26 October

The BHA has today confirmed the addition of two Jumps fixtures, the first at Ffos Las on Sunday 23 October and the second at Chepstow on Wednesday 26 October.Given the forecast dry conditions for Sunday’s … More 19 Oct 2022

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