New Racing Post ‘Go North’ weekend celebrates northern Jump racing through three-day springtime highlight

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched Racing Post ‘Go North’ Weekend, an exciting enhancement to the northern Jump racing season which will begin in March 2020. This … More 17 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Southwell’s 18,22,28 February & 5 March fixtures moved

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that four of Southwell’s upcoming fixtures have been moved as follows: 18 February – moved to Newcastle 22 February –  moved … More 16 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Finalists announced for 2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

The 18 finalists for the 2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been announced. Having narrowed down the 202 applications to a shortlist of ten finalists in each of the six categories in December, … More 9 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Towcester’s 13 February fixture moved to Musselburgh

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced Towcester’s 13 February fixture has been moved to Musselburgh. The afternoon fixture will be a six-race card, with race programme details … More 7 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Southwell’s 29 January fixture moved to Wolverhampton and 5 February fixture moved to Newcastle

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed two of Southwell’s fixtures have been moved to other racecourses as follows: Tuesday 29 January – moved to Wolverhampton Tuesday … More 7 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

British Racing School awarded ‘Outstanding’ grade by Ofsted

DISTRIBUTED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH RACING SCHOOL Following a recent inspection, the British Racing School (BRS) has been awarded the grade of ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – the highest grade … More 5 Jan 2019

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

BHA publishes 2019 business plan

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its business plan and budget for 2019. This is an updated version of the three-year plan covering 2017-19, originally published in December … More 19 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Towcester’s 31 January fixture moved to Fakenham

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced Towcester’s 31 January fixture has moved to Fakenham. The afternoon fixture will be a six-race card, with race programme details and … More 17 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Overarching safeguarding policy for British racing to ensure high standards of protection for young people and adults at risk

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the publication of a new, overarching Safeguarding Policy, Regulations and Code of Conduct for the sport, which will come into effect from … More 17 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA publishes review of the Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its review of the Cheltenham Festival, following a rigorous process of data evaluation, consultation and review of video evidence, led by … More 12 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Shortlist for the 2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards announced

The shortlisted nominees for the 2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been announced. A total of 202 nominations were reviewed with the judging panel tasked with selecting a shortlist of … More 12 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Stewarding Consultation Forum launched to shape ongoing progression of British stewarding

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of a new consultation forum which is designed to shape the continuing progress and evolution of raceday stewarding in Great Britain. … More 10 Dec 2018

• BHA Features,
• Integrity