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
Statement regarding Leicester’s fixture on 7 July
The British Horseracing Authority is to have further discussions with the relevant authorities before taking a final decision on a scheduled race meeting in Leicester next week. The BHA will also speak … More 1 Jul 2020
Revised prize fund, refunds and conditions for 2020 Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes
Following consultation with York Racecourse and the Horsemen’s Group, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that York ’s application to revise the conditions of the Goffs … More 30 Jun 2020
Return of owners to the racecourse
Racehorse owners will be able to start attending race meetings behind closed doors from Saturday 4 July in a safe and risk-managed way, under plans agreed by the Racecourse Association (RCA), Racehorse … More 29 Jun 2020
Further resumption of racing update
Please see below the latest resumption email, which includes updates on: The Jump race programme for August International runners Changes to the face covering protocols for jockeys Race programme … More 27 Jun 2020
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
