Race programme update
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of changes to upcoming races and the race programme. Industry parties continue to work together to agree proposals which will allow … More 27 Jul 2020
BHA statement regarding George Rooke
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will be putting a number of potential breaches of the Rules of Racing and objections to the results of races before the independent Disciplinary Panel tomorrow, … More 22 Jul 2020
Resumption update – owners on the racecourse
Thank you to owners for continuing to provide constructive feedback about the early stages of the return of owners to the racecourse. This is helpful for informing discussions and shaping decision-making … More 21 Jul 2020
Resumption of racing update
Additional Flat races/Nursery races brought forward Following feedback from trainers, a number of additional Flat races have been programmed as follows for next week: 22 July Catterick 7f 2yo 0-75 nursery … More 16 Jul 2020
Owners – update on returning to the racecourse
Many thanks for all your support, understanding and cooperation in helping to ensure that owners have been able to return to the racecourse safely. As explained previously, this is the first step … More 13 Jul 2020
Horse Welfare Board launches strategic review of funding model for the welfare of retired racehorses
The Horse Welfare Board (“HWB”) is today announcing the launch of its strategic review into the funding for the aftercare of racehorses. The review will focus on ensuring the aftercare sector is … More 8 Jul 2020
Resumption of racing update
The full Flat programme for August has been published today and is available to download here as an Excel document. This has also been updated on the Covid-19 section of the BHA website. The August … More 7 Jul 2020
Cyrname and Al Boum Photo make the frame as Anglo-Irish Jump Classification 2019/20 is published
Willie Mullins’ dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and the Paul Nicholls-trained Cyrname have been confirmed as the joint-highest-rated Jumps horses of the 2019/20 season as the Anglo-Irish … More 7 Jul 2020
Changes to apprentice agreements to take effect from 15 July
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the previously announced changes to the Apprentice and Conditional jockey training arrangements will now come into effect from 15 July … More 6 Jul 2020
BHA Statement regarding the Animal Health Trust
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) met with racing industry bodies today to discuss a plan to respond to the closure of the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The Trustees of the AHT confirmed today that … More 3 Jul 2020
Leicester 7 July fixture to proceed as planned
Following further discussions with relevant authorities, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has determined that the fixture at Leicester racecourse scheduled for Tuesday 7 July will proceed as … More 3 Jul 2020
Owners – returning to the racecourse
Yesterday we held test events at Southwell and Kempton Park, which enabled us to pilot the new protocols and infection control measures. Many thanks to owners who attended the test events and provided … More 2 Jul 2020
