BHA statement regarding image of Irish trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation from Gordon Elliott that an image circulating of him on social media over the weekend is authentic, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today issued the following statement: … More 1 Mar 2021

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

British Racing’s full 2021 Fixture List published

Full list of 1,486 fixtures published, developed with a view to maximising revenue for the sport and participants, while safeguarding participant wellbeing and taking account of the horse population … More 26 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

British Racing confirms return of amateurs and owners in line with the UK Government’s roadmap for England, and further details of the 2021 Fixture List

Following the publication on Monday 22 February 2021 of the UK Government’s plan (The Plan) to ease lockdown restrictions in England the industry Covid-19 group has carefully studied the implications … More 26 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Beck Edmunds of Bryan Smart Racing named Employee of the Year at 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

The coronavirus pandemic may have deprived us of an in-person Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards but the sport’s everyday heroes were honoured with a virtual ceremony on Monday 22 February, with … More 23 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Racing welcomes new roadmap for removing restrictions

In regards to the Government’s announcement of a roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “On behalf of British … More 22 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Innovative jockey saliva testing pilot could provide on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances, and enhance testing capacity

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Testing pilot to carried out in spring Cost effective nature of saliva testing could … More 18 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Southwell to stage additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Southwell will host an additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February. The seven-race card will close for entries at noon tomorrow, Thursday … More 17 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Exeter to host Listed Mares’ Chase originally scheduled for abandoned Sunday 14 February meeting during Friday 26 February card

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that a race lost due to the abandonment of Exeter’s fixture on Sunday 14 February will be staged at the course’s next meeting. The Listed … More 15 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Catterick Bridge fixture moved from Monday 15 February to Tuesday 16 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced that the fixture scheduled for Monday 15 February at Catterick Bridge has been postponed until Tuesday 16 February. Entries, which have now closed, … More 12 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Members express deep concern about prospect of ‘affordability’ checks

Horseracing leaders have expressed their deep concern about the potential impact from the introduction of ‘affordability’ thresholds for online betting customers. The British Horseracing Authority … More 12 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Brexit

Wolverhampton to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Wednesday 17 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Wolverhampton on Wednesday 17 February. Entries for the seven-race afternoon fixture will close on … More 12 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Updated COVID Requirements – changes to penalty structure

From Wednesday 17 February, raceday officials will be able to issue specific fines for repeated COVID-19 protocol breaches, following changes agreed by the Racing Industry COVID Group. The amendment … More 12 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Disciplinary