Stay safe, reduce risk, help protect our industry

A message from Dr Jerry Hill I want to thank you for your ongoing support, understanding and vigilance in following racing’s behind closed doors protocols and helping to safeguard our people and the … More 1 Oct 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse

“Step On Track” programme launched to introduce young people from BAME backgrounds to horseracing

Careers in Racing (CiR), the dedicated careers marketing arm of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the launch of a new programme designed to introduce young people from Black, … More 30 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Addition made to British racing’s Elite Traveller Exemption protocols

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an addition to its Elite Traveller Exemption (ETE) protocols for elite sportspeople and essential support staff who are frequent travellers … More 29 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Philip Freedman appointed Chair of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR)

Joint Press Release The British Horseracing Authority and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have today confirmed that Philip Freedman will succeed Paul Roy as the new Chair of the charity. Philip Freedman … More 29 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

British horseracing faces severe threat after delay to the public’s return to sporting events

The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horseracing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living. Our sport has worked hard with … More 22 Sep 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

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