Additional Jump fixture at Hexham on 25 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Hexham racecourse on Sunday 25 October. The afternoon fixture will be a seven-race card, … More 20 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Zilpaterol notice: Product alert and regulatory update

UPDATE (Monday 26 October): Further to the statement from BETA dated 22 October (see previous update below), the BHA Board has agreed a seven-day extension to the existing moratorium relating to zilpaterol. … More 16 Oct 2020

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Racehorse Relief Fund launched supporting ‘at risk’ horses and preventing equine abandonment

Issued on behalf of the Racehorse Owners Association The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) are today launching The Racehorse Relief Fund (RRF), a fund of last resort to support the needs of racehorses … More 14 Oct 2020

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• Welfare

Notice for trainers: Raceday planning updates and reminders

Requesting raceday privileges via Racing Admin From Thursday 15 October, trainers requesting privileges or providing additional information to officials who will be on duty on raceday will need to submit … More 13 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Changes to Fixture List over Christmas period

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed a number of changes to the Fixture List over the Christmas period.  The changes, which effect fixtures between 21 and 30 December in the likelihood … More 12 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Zilpaterol latest: initial sample results and latest guidance

Please see below the latest update regarding the Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. Initial sample results Further to the previous … More 8 Oct 2020

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• Integrity

Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase to replace Novices’ Handicap Chase at The Festival™

Joint press release  Cheltenham Racecourse, together with the British Horseracing Authority, have today confirmed that the new Grade 2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase to be run at The Festival … More 7 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA and industry leaders agree united approach to Levy reform

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board and its member bodies have agreed to take a united approach to government after developing a single set of proposals for reforming the Levy. At a meeting … More 6 Oct 2020

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• Financial/Political

Zilpaterol feed contamination: latest updates and advice

Please see below the latest guidance in relation to Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. Advice to trainers who have been feeding … More 6 Oct 2020

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• Integrity

Rescheduled races from Ascot’s abandoned fixture on Saturday 3 October

Following the abandonment of racing at Ascot on Saturday 3 October the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with York, Goodwood and Nottingham racecourses, are pleased to confirm the … More 5 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Additional Flat fixtures at Newcastle on 7th October and Wolverhampton on 13th October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that two additional Flat fixtures will be scheduled in the coming fortnight.  These fixtures are added as part of an ongoing evaluation of … More 2 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Trial of new jump race start procedures to begin on Monday 5 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) have today announced a three-month trial of adjusted starting procedures for jump races. From 5 October until 31 December, … More 2 Oct 2020

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• Racecourse