British Horseracing Development Programme begins in Newmarket

The 2023 British Horseracing Development Programme is underway at the British Racing School in Newmarket. For an initial two weeks, 17 people seeking to forge a career in racing will be immersed in … More 6 Jul 2023

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Thoroughbred census launched by British racing’s Horse Welfare Board and Hartpury University

Britain’s first ever thoroughbred census launched to help improve traceability of former racehorses after they retire from the sport   Census to be carried out by equine research experts at Hartpury … More 28 Jun 2023

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BHA confirms transfer of two fixtures from Sedgefield

The British Horseracing Authority can confirm the transfer of the following fixtures at Sedgefield: August 30 to Uttoxeter September 7 to Southwell These transfers follow a request from Arena Racing … More 26 Jun 2023

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British horseracing’s response to Animal Rising

At a press conference today, Animal Rising have said they will “pause” protest activity this summer if British racing agrees to take part in a one-hour debate about “the morals of horseracing” … More 14 Jun 2023

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BHA confirms anti-doping requirements exemption for Japan Racing Association runners

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that Japan Racing Association (JRA) -trained horses are no longer subject to the BHA’s Anti-Doping foreign runner requirements. Under the BHA … More 12 Jun 2023

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Non-runners in the 4:30pm “Follow @attheraces On Twitter Handicap” (Class 6) (4yo+ 0-65) at Brighton

Owing to a systems and administrative error, four of the runners in the 4:30pm “Follow @attheraces On Twitter Handicap” (Class 6) (4yo+ 0-65) at Brighton racecourse are ineligible to race and … More 9 Jun 2023

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Chair of the British Horseracing Authority Joe Saumarez Smith – Health Update

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will start treatment later this month. The shareholders of the BHA have agreed that they would like him to continue in his role as … More 6 Jun 2023

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Fontwell on Friday 16 June

The BHA has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Fontwell’s fixture on Friday 16 June have been abandoned and will be replaced with an additional Hurdle race, … More 5 Jun 2023

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Julie Harrington condemns reckless and dangerous protest during Derby

Statement from BHA Chief Executive, Julie Harrington, following the 2023 Betfred Derby: We strongly condemn the actions of the individual who ran onto the track after the Betfred Derby had started. … More 3 Jun 2023

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BHA Board approves core principles for innovation and improvement in the 2024 fixture list

Principles shaped by the work of the sport’s Commercial Committee and unanimously approved by the BHA Board Innovations introduced in 2024 aim to grow the sport’s reach, appeal to new fanbases and … More 25 May 2023

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Galopin Des Champs tops Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications for 2022/23

Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has been crowned the leading Jumps horse of the 2022/23 season in the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications with a rating of 179. Energumene and Constitution … More 24 May 2023

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BHA update on horses in the ownership of Mr John Dance

While the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) investigation into Mr Dance continues, it has agreed to sufficient ongoing funds being released to cover the costs of Mr Dance’s racing operations, … More 22 May 2023

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