The BHA’s Chief Executive Nick Rust will step down at the end of the year after nearly six years leading racing’s governing body and regulator. Mr Rust signalled his departure in a message … More
14 Jan 2020
A study into retired jockeys published in late 2019 has highlighted the importance of increased mental health support for riders. The study was co-authored by Oxford University’s Botnar Research … More
9 Jan 2020
The finalists for the 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been confirmed today, Tuesday 7 January. 203 nominations were whittled down to a shortlist of ten in each category in December, … More
7 Jan 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to release its review of the buying and selling of racehorses which was completed earlier this year. The review was independently led by Justin Felice … More
19 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has today announced that a trial of non-standard race times will be held in February 2020. Non-standard race times … More
18 Dec 2019
The stop race procedures are essential to protect the safety of horses and jockeys, and the medical or veterinary staff who may be treating them on the racecourse. The position of the stewards at Sandown … More
17 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC has been re-appointed as Chairman of its independent Judicial Panel for a second three-year term. The … More
16 Dec 2019
British racing’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2019 annual update and highlighted the potential opportunities which could arise from making racing more inclusive. … More
15 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), together with The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO), has today announced the further regulatory integration of Purebred Arabian (PA) racing into British racing … More
11 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that two additional AWT fixtures will take place as follows: Chelmsford City – Wednesday 11 December Wolverhampton – Thursday … More
6 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Sue Ringrose, a longstanding Coach Educator for the BHA Jockey and Rider Coaching Programmes, has won “Coach Educator of the Year” at … More
6 Dec 2019
Apprentice jockeys will have simplified and clearer deals in place with trainers from next year following unanimous approval from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board. The new arrangements … More
4 Dec 2019