Summary findings published from initial research into environmental sustainability in British racing

The summary findings and recommendations from an independent assessment of environmental sustainability across British racing and breeding have been published today.  The report, which can be read here, … More 28 Jun 2022

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• Financial/Political

Alison Enticknap appointed to new position of BHA Director of Strategy and Change

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that its interim Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Alison Enticknap, has been appointed to fulfil the newly-created role … More 9 Jun 2022

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• Financial/Political

Racing industry to work together to set long term strategy for the sport

Racing’s leaders have pledged to work together over the coming months to set a long-term strategy and priorities for the British racing industry.  The strategy will look at areas including prize … More 1 Jun 2022

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• Financial/Political

A Plus Tard heads Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications for 2021/22

A Plus Tard, a thrilling winner of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup in March, has been crowned the leading Jumps horse in Britain and Ireland in the 23rd season-ending Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications.The … More 26 May 2022

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• Racing/Fixtures

Notice regarding the 1:40pm William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap (Class 2) at York racecourse on 21 May 2022

Due to an error within the race conditions, four horses in the 1:40pm William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap (Class 2) at York racecourse tomorrow, 21 May 2022, are running from out of the handicap … More 20 May 2022

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• Racing/Fixtures

Racing Together Community Day returned on Thursday 5 May

A record level of participation was achieved for the first Racing Together Community Day staged since 2019. The annual initiative, interrupted by the pandemic, is an opportunity for a range of racing … More 6 May 2022

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First industry Diversity and Inclusion E-Learning module launched alongside further organisations signing up to the Industry Commitment

British racing has today launched the sport’s first Diversity and Inclusion E-learning module, as a further 13 organisations from across British racing confirm that they have signed up to British … More 27 Apr 2022

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BHA statement following publication of the Appeal Board’s written reasons in relation to the hearing involving Robbie Dunne

Following the publication this afternoon of the independent Appeal Board’s written reasons for their decision in the appeal brought by licensed jockey Robbie Dunne last month, the BHA has released … More 21 Apr 2022

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• Disciplinary

BHA confirms switch of races from Turf to All-Weather at Lingfield Park from 4 June to 10 September

The BHA has today confirmed that all Flat Turf fixtures scheduled to be staged at Lingfield Park from 4 June 2022 to 10 September 2022 will be switched to the venue’s All-Weather track in order … More 20 Apr 2022

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA statement following today’s ruling of the independent Disciplinary Panel

The BHA has today issued the following statement after the independent Disciplinary Panel imposed a suspension of four months, with two months deferred for two months, on licensed trainer Sir Mark Todd: … More 14 Apr 2022

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• Disciplinary

16 April fixture at Brighton transferred to Lingfield Park

The Flat Turf fixture at Brighton racecourse on 16 April will be transferred to the All Weather at Lingfield Park on the same day.Upgrade work has been taking place at Brighton over the winter in order … More 1 Apr 2022

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA statement regarding Robbie Dunne appeal result

In response to the outcome of today’s appeal hearing in front of the independent Appeal Board, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have issued the below statement. The appeal by Robbie Dunne … More 30 Mar 2022

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• Integrity