Veterinary reminders: whereabouts, pre-race examination & food chain Rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has provided an update for racehorse trainers and veterinary surgeons, with reminders about: Updating whereabouts and permanent import information The latest … More 9 Oct 2025

• BHA Features,
• Integrity,
• Welfare

Schooling trials pilot resumes for second phase with autumn and winter programme

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board Schooling trial days will return to British racecourses and Point-to-Point venues this autumn following a successful first phase of a pilot earlier this year. … More 8 Oct 2025

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Powering positive change: British horseracing’s social impact strategy

Horseracing is embedded in communities across the country and the sport’s new social impact strategy sets out an industry-wide approach to enhancing our positive impact on people and society. Launched … More 3 Oct 2025

• BHA Features,
• Governance,
• Grassroots

BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Exeter on Thursday 9 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Exeter’s fixture on Thursday 9 October have been abandoned and will be replaced by … More 2 Oct 2025

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Simplified fee structure introduced for racehorse owners

A simplified fee structure for racehorse owners has come into effect today (1 October 2025) as part of ongoing work to continually improve the ownership experience. The changes have been shaped by feedback … More 1 Oct 2025

• BHA Features

Racing Resilient: an environmental strategy for British racing

New industry-wide plan to shape racing’s sustainable future Four clear areas of focus: carbon, water, nature, and resources & waste First phase of five-year plan focusing on data gathering and … More 25 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Governance

BHA confirms Rule change regarding non-runners at the start of Jumps races

The BHA can today confirm that a rule change will enable Stewards to declare a horse a non-runner in Jumps races, or any other race that does not utilise starting stalls, if they determine that a horse … More 24 Sep 2025

• BHA Features

BHA statement following the independent Disciplinary Panel’s ruling regarding the Hillsin case

Following the publication of the independent Disciplinary Panel’s short preliminary decision in the case against Dylan Kitts, John Higgins and Chris Honour, the BHA has released the following … More 19 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Disciplinary

Jump programme changes confirmed for 2025/26

Measures aimed at supporting horses to gain vital early jumping experience Shift towards more weight-for-age novices’ chases, and new minimum performance ratings for Grade 1 novices’ and … More 18 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

BHA confirms transfer of Winter Derby fixture from Southwell to Lingfield Park

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm it has approved a request from Arena Racing Company (ARC) to transfer Southwell’s fixture on Saturday 21 February to Lingfield Park. The fixture, … More 16 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

British racing releases new equine welfare education and training modules to staff to provide best possible care for racehorses

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British racing has today released ten new education modules to boost knowledge and best-practice for those working with racehorses, as part of the sport’s … More 16 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Plumpton on Sunday 21 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Plumpton’s fixture on Sunday 21 September have been abandoned and will be replaced … More 12 Sep 2025

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures