BHA rule change: declaring non-runners in races from the starting stalls

A change to the Rules of Racing will see BHA Stewards able to declare a non-runner in any race beginning from starting stalls if they believe that a horse has been denied a fair start. Under the existing … More 25 Apr 2024

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BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Ffos Las on Monday 22 April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional afternoon Jump fixture will take place at Ffos Las on Monday 22 April. The fixture will be a six-race card, with the ability to divide … More 17 Apr 2024

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New campaign launched by British racing to build public trust around horse welfare

British racing’s new HorsePWR platform goes live as new digital hub www.horsepwr.co.uk becomes the central resource for welfare information Bold new look and feel with the Thoroughbred put front and … More 13 Apr 2024

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BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Fakenham on Friday 12 April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional Jump fixture will take place at Fakenham on Friday 12 April. The fixture will be a six-race card, with the ability to divide to eight, … More 9 Apr 2024

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BHA confirms rescheduling of three races from Kelso on Saturday

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the rescheduling of three races from Kelso’s abandoned meeting on Saturday 6 April. The Go North Cab On Target Hurdle Final has been rescheduled … More 8 Apr 2024

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BHA confirms changes to Redcar’s race programme on Monday 15 April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that due to the Round Course at Redcar currently being waterlogged, the racecourse, in conjunction with the BHA Racecourse Inspectorate, has abandoned … More 8 Apr 2024

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British racing’s Horse Welfare Board announces results of the country’s first Thoroughbred Census

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board 8,256 horses were registered during Britain’s first ever Thoroughbred Census, of which 5,566 were previously unrecorded The 2023 Census, undertaken by Hartpury … More 27 Mar 2024

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Survey to explore experiences of ethnically diverse communities in British racing

People from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds working in British racing are being invited to share their views and experiences of the industry through a short feedback survey. The survey, … More 27 Mar 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | March 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect immediately (22 March 2024). Some Rules have been simplified to improve clarity and consistency, … More 22 Mar 2024

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BHA confirms the transfer of two fixtures from Worcester to Hereford

The BHA can confirm that the fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, … More 20 Mar 2024

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Six crucial racing-related roles added to Government’s new Immigration Salary List

British racing has welcomed the decision by the Government to add six crucial racing-related roles to the new Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL, which has replaced the former Shortage Occupation … More 18 Mar 2024

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Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington

The Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Julie Harrington, has today issued the following statement regarding British Jump racing, in the aftermath of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. … More 16 Mar 2024

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