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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BHA statement on safeguarding in British racing

Following the publication of the Disciplinary Panel’s written reasons at the conclusion of the investigation into the conduct of licensed trainer Robyn Brisland and member of staff William Degnan, … More 17 May 2023

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Adjustments to penalty structure for some whip offences

As part of the ongoing rollout of the new whip rules, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been holding regular meetings with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and senior jockeys. As … More 16 May 2023

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BHA confirms changes to Chepstow race programme on Tuesday 16 May

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the abandonment of two races at Chepstow’s meeting on Tuesday 16 May after the round course was deemed to be unraceable by the Clerk of the Course … More 12 May 2023

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Kyrsten Halley and Tara Warren appointed to BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today confirmed the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors to the BHA Board. Kyrsten Halley … More 12 May 2023

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BHA confirms transfer of Saturday’s Lingfield Park card to the All-Weather course

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that Saturday’s card at Lingfield Park will be staged on the All-Weather. A BHA inspection of the course on Wednesday morning found the turf track … More 10 May 2023

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British racing confirms membership of Industry People Board

Chair of British racing’s Industry People Board, Neil Hayward, has today confirmed the appointment of eight Board members and a Programme Director to plan and deliver an industry wide people strategy. … More 3 May 2023

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BHA confirms switch of two Group races from abandoned Sandown fixture to Newmarket’s QIPCO Guineas Festival

The BHA has today confirmed that the Mile (Group 2) and the Gordon Richard Stakes (Group 3) will be re-scheduled to Newmarket next week. The Mile will be run on Friday’s card (5th May) and the Gordon … More 28 Apr 2023

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BHA statement following the publication of the Gambling Act White Paper

British racing welcomes today’s publication of the Gambling Act Review White Paper as an important step in ensuring the Government makes gambling regulation fit for the digital age. There will now … More 27 Apr 2023

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Package of changes agreed to help strengthen performance of British Jump racing

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Jump Pattern Committee has today confirmed a package of changes to the 2023/24 Pattern and Listed Jump programme to help strengthen the upper tier of British … More 26 Apr 2023

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Bravemansgame free to be declared after sale approved

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today informed the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that it has agreed to the sale, following an independent valuation, of Mr Dance’s 50% share of Bravemansgame. … More 24 Apr 2023

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