BHA extends suspension of racing
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision today by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. Racing stopped on March 18th … More 15 Apr 2020
BHA Board to review resumption plans next week
British racing’s leaders will next week review the plans for racing to resume in the light of the government lockdown restrictions introduced in March. Racing came to a halt on March 18th when the … More 9 Apr 2020
Racing2Learn: new e-learning platform to provide extensive online development opportunities
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of Racing2Learn, a new online e-learning platform for anyone involved with the racing and Thoroughbred breeding industries. The … More 8 Apr 2020
British Racing’s pandemic response: Operational Plan weekly update, April 3rd
On Monday the industry group coordinating the sport’s response to the coronavirus published an operational plan setting out the work currently underway. The purpose of the plan is to protect the health … More 3 Apr 2020
Jump racing to break until 1 July 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that it will delay the resumption of jump racing until the beginning of July. This decision was made following an initial proposal from the National … More 2 Apr 2020
Equine influenza vaccination requirements temporarily relaxed owing to coronavirus outbreak
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s cross-industry Veterinary Committee – in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) – has today approved a proposal regarding the … More 1 Apr 2020
Plan released for the racing industry’s pandemic response
The industry group coordinating work to respond to the coronavirus has today published an operational plan setting out work currently underway. The operational plan can be viewed here. The purpose of … More 30 Mar 2020
BHA to reduce its cost to industry but maintain readiness to race
The British Horseracing Authority has agreed an emergency financial plan to cut its costs to the industry by up to a million pounds a month whilst the coronavirus continues. Under the plan, agreed … More 27 Mar 2020
Horseracing Bettors Forum highlights latest update to the Register of Protection Of Funds
The HBF (Horseracing Bettors Forum) wishes to highlight their latest update to the Register of Protection Of Funds. This list shows how protected (or not) any funds bettors may have in their bookmaker … More 27 Mar 2020
British racing welcomes support for self-employed workers
British racing’s leaders have welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding the support package which will be offered to many self-employed workers. The Chancellor has announced a … More 26 Mar 2020
BHA regulatory update
The BHA continues to prioritise working with the industry’s COVID-19 Steering Group and organisations across the racing industry to address the challenges facing British racing in the light of … More 26 Mar 2020
Careersinracing.com’s free job board provides essential recruitment support
Throughout the coronavirus outbreak the care and exercise of horses remains essential. To help meet the industry’s staffing needs throughout the ongoing crisis, the careersinracing.com job board, … More 26 Mar 2020
