Class 2 Open Handicap Chase re-scheduled to Newton Abbot’s 25 June fixture

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that the 2m5f Class 2 Open Handicap Chase due to take place at Newton Abbot today (14 June) has been re-scheduled to take place at their fixture … More 14 Jun 2019

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Kemboy tops 2018/19 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classification

2019 Coral Punchestown Gold Cup winner Kemboy has been announced as the highest-rated Jumps horse of the 2018/19 season at the annual Anglo-Irish Jump Classifications press conference today, hosted … More 23 May 2019

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Racing comes together for record Community Day

Sent by the BHA on behalf of Racing Together Over 1500 hours donated by over 50 racing businesses nationwide Activity co-ordinated by Racing Together ranged from hands-on work to careers days and environmental … More 20 May 2019

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British racing reacts to reduced Levy 

British horseracing’s leaders have initiated an urgent plan of action in response to the Horserace Betting Levy Board’s (HBLB) announcement of a £17 million fall in Levy yield for 2018/19, compared … More 17 May 2019

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Additional fixture at Ludlow on 20 May to replace Towcester

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Ludlow  on 20 May to replace Towcester. The afternoon fixture will be a six-race card, … More 10 May 2019

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Additional fixture at Ffos Las on 14 May to replace Wincanton

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional fixture will take place on the evening of Tuesday 14 May at Ffos Las to replace Wincanton which has been abandoned. The … More 10 May 2019

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No replacement fixture for Towcester on 13 May

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed there will be no replacement fixture for Towcester on 13 May. The fixture was offered out to other racecourses in line with the usual procedure, … More 3 May 2019

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Provisional changes to Wincanton’s race programme on 9 May

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced two provisional new hurdle races at Wincanton’s fixture on 9 May. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the … More 1 May 2019

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Horseracing Bettors Forum releases bettor survey results

Published by the BHA on behalf of the Horseracing Bettors Forum Background At the end of 2018, the Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) invited responses from bettors to its annual betting survey. The survey … More 30 Apr 2019

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BHA proposes permanent change to flu vaccination rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to consult with the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and other industry stakeholders on permanent changes to racing’s rules to strengthen protection against … More 30 Apr 2019

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Racing Together gears up for record Community Day with two weeks to go

Racing Together Community Day Racing Together Community Day is a day on which racing businesses – such as racecourses, charities and major stakeholders – are encouraged to volunteer their time … More 25 Apr 2019

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New fixtures at Newcastle to replace lost fixtures at Ayr 29 and 30 April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that new fixtures at Newcastle racecourse will take place on 29 and 30 April to replace the lost fixtures that were due to take place at Ayr … More 24 Apr 2019

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