Tracey Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford and former Minister for Sport and Civil Society, has been appointed as an independent member of British racing’s Horse Welfare Board. This follows the announcement … More
18 Apr 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that changes have been made to the photo finish arrangements at Sandown Park. This follows a BHA investigation into the incorrect result initially … More
18 Apr 2019
The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued a notice earlier today for an Appeal due to take place tomorrow: “The independent Disciplinary Panel of the … More
17 Apr 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Ayr’s Flat fixtures on 29 & 30 April have been cancelled. This is due to areas of Ayr’s Flat track not being raceable. … More
16 Apr 2019
The British Horseracing Authority has today announced two provisional new races at Taunton’s fixture on 24 April. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the ground … More
15 Apr 2019
Speaking about the historic 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The Grand National Festival always provides some … More
7 Apr 2019
Annamarie Phelps, Vice-Chair of the British Olympic Association and a former Olympic rower, has been appointed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. She will take up the post on 1st … More
2 Apr 2019
The British Horseracing Authority has today announced two provisional new races at Exeter’s fixture on Tuesday 9 April. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the … More
2 Apr 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the procedure for races which have reserves in relation to post-declaration weights rises. If the top weight is a non-runner … More
28 Mar 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of its updated whistleblowing policy, which will now be available to the racing industry and wider public. Widening the policy out … More
28 Mar 2019
The Horse Comes First – British racing’s cross industry campaign for promotion and education around the high welfare standards that exist within British horseracing – has today launched, on behalf … More
27 Mar 2019
The former President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and past Chairman of World Horse Welfare, Barry Johnson, has been appointed as the independent chair of a new Horse Welfare Board on … More
25 Mar 2019