Resumption of racing update
Please see below the latest resumption update, which includes: The availability of accommodation and stabling at racecourses Important information for trainers and staff ahead of the start of the … More 26 Jun 2020
New ROA President Charlie Parker to join BHA Board
The new President of the Racehorse Owners’ Association (ROA), Charlie Parker, is to join the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Charlie Parker replaces his predecessor as ROA President, … More 26 Jun 2020
Training launched to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within British racing
To mark Pride month this June, the Diversity in Racing Steering Group’s (DiRSG) dedicated LGBT+ sub-group has today launched a new e-learning module to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within … More 25 Jun 2020
David Sykes to step down from role as BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Director of Equine Health and Welfare, David Sykes, has announced that he will be leaving the organisation before the end of the year in order to return to … More 24 Jun 2020
Resumption of racing – message to racehorse owners
The BHA has today written to racehorse owners in Britain to thank them for their continued loyalty during an enormously challenging period for our sport, and to outline the planning underway to ensure … More 22 Jun 2020
Return of horseracing in Scotland confirmed for 22 June
Scottish Racing and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce the resumption of racing behind closed doors in Scotland, following confirmation by the Scottish Government that professional … More 18 Jun 2020
Resumption update – 48-hour declarations
From Wednesday 24 June, all flat races will return to 48-hour declarations. This means that declarations to run on 24 June must be made by 10am on Monday 22 June. All Jump fixtures will also use 48-hour … More 17 Jun 2020
Revised date, prize fund and conditions for 2020 Weatherbys Super Sprint
Race to be staged at Newbury Racecourse on Sunday, 19 July Revised Prize Fund and refund conditions No further payments required to stay in the race Following consultation with the Horsemen’s Group, … More 16 Jun 2020
Resumption update – overnight accommodation for raceday staff
Following changes to UK Government guidance, raceday workers in England are now able to stay in holiday accommodation, including hotels. Overnight accommodation in hotels for raceday workers Raceday … More 16 Jun 2020
Resumption of Racing update – Jump Racing
Jump race programme Earlier this week we published the Jump programme for July, which can be downloaded as an Excel document here. The latest version of the programme will always be available on the … More 12 Jun 2020
Resumption of racing update
This update provides details of further changes and clarifications, as well as more information relating to this summer’s race programme. Race programme The Flat and Jump programmes for the month … More 9 Jun 2020
Resumption of racing update
International runners in British Races The BHA has confirmed that from Monday 15 June, all Pattern and Listed races in Great Britain will be open to international runners. Internationally-trained horses … More 5 Jun 2020
