Restrictions on international runners in Britain and Ireland adjusted

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have today announced reciprocal arrangements to adjust the restrictions on participation by runners trained in international jurisdictions. … More 21 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards “more important than ever” as nominations open for 2021

The Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have been described as “more important than ever” as the nominations window for the 2021 awards opens today, Monday, 21 September.  Now in their 17th … More 21 Sep 2020

• BHA Features

Notice for trainers: updated stable staff declaration process

From Friday 18 September, several changes will be made to how trainers declare staff to attend the racecourse using Racing Admin.  These changes aim to improve and simplify the process for trainers by … More 17 Sep 2020

• BHA Features

BHA’s 2019 accounts published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today filed its annual report and consolidated financial statements for 2019. The accounts can be found here. Owing to the unique circumstances in 2020 it … More 17 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Update for trainers: Notice of changes to Staff Declaration Process for racecourse attendance

Please see here for latest information on the changes to Staff Declaration Process for racecourse attendance

More 14 Sep 2020

• BHA Features

BHA statement on Phoenix Thoroughbreds

Following Phoenix Thoroughbred’s recent decision to leave UK racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can today confirm that effective as of Monday 7 September, Phoenix Thoroughbreds are … More 10 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Integrity

Resumption update: Race programme and planning

Flat Handicap qualification Following the delay to the 2020 flat season, changes were made to the flat handicap requirements to help more horses become eligible for a rating after just two runs. Having … More 8 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Southwell’s next three Jump fixtures transferred to new venues

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Southwell’s next three Jump fixtures have been transferred as follows: Tuesday 15 September – Hexham Thursday 1 October … More 8 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Racing With Pride: Official LGBT+ network launched to increase support, awareness and engagement

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group Racing With Pride, the official LGBT+ network for British racing, has today been launched by the sport’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group … More 7 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Tender process launched to identify suppliers of equine disease surveillance services to the racing industry

The racing industry has today launched an invitation to tender process (ITT) in order to identify suppliers who will be able to take over certain equine disease support services for the racing industry, … More 4 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA and Arena Racing Company suspend Jump racing at Southwell

Joint statement The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Arena Racing Company (ARC) have jointly made the decision to suspend Jump racing at Southwell until further notice. This is to allow a comprehensive … More 3 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Consultation into the regulation of shared ownership to identify risks and how these can be addressed to launch on 3 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of a consultation into the regulation of shared ownership, to identify the current risks and opportunities and how these can be … More 3 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political