BHA statement regarding saunas
Every decision concerning racecourse saunas and rider weight allowances has been based on expert medical evidence and following extensive engagement with and full support from the PJA. This includes … More 16 Aug 2023
Anna Kerr joins judging panel for 20th anniversary Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
The National Stud’s Chief Executive, Anna Kerr, has been appointed to the judging panel for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards – which this year marks its 20th anniversary of honouring … More 10 Aug 2023
BHA confirms introduction of new anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot
The BHA has today confirmed that a new anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot is to commence this month. The previous oral fluid/saliva pilot was suspended in September 2022 and a comprehensive … More 4 Aug 2023
BHA confirms transfer of Lingfield Park fixtures on 30/8/23 and 16/9/23 to All-Weather course
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has approved Lingfield Park’s request to switch their fixtures on August 30 and September 16 from turf to the All-Weather in order to allow drainage work … More 1 Aug 2023
Six-month review leads to adjustments to whip penalty structure and processes
Following a recent six-month review of the whip rules, penalty structure and process alongside the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a group of senior jockeys, the British Horseracing Authority … More 31 Jul 2023
BHA statement regarding jockey Sean Levey
The BHA would like to provide the following update on the oral fluid testing pilot, which was paused following a negative laboratory follow-up analysis requested after a point of care racecourse non-negative … More 24 Jul 2023
Sarah Crowther KC confirms appointees to BHA’s independent Judicial Panel
Sarah Crowther KC, the Chair of the BHA’s independent Judicial Panel, has today announced a number of new appointees to the pools which make up the Panel, encompassing the Disciplinary Panel, Appeal … More 20 Jul 2023
BHA statement regarding jockey Dylan Kitts
Further to the voluntary standing down by Mr Kitts last Friday, a formal hearing was held yesterday before the Deputy Chair of the Judicial Panel. By agreement between the parties it has been ordered … More 7 Jul 2023
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
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
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
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
