British Horseracing Authority and Great British Racing announce campaign to support HorsePWR

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Great British Racing (GBR) have today announced the launch of a new campaign to promote HorsePWR, the industry-led initiative aimed at increasing public engagement … More 26 Feb 2025

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Simone Meloni named Employee of the Year at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin

Simone Meloni has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Employed by legendary trainer Nicky Henderson, Simone picked up his award … More 24 Feb 2025

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BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More 19 Feb 2025

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BHA Flat Pattern Committee welcomes Group 1 upgrades at Ascot and York

The British Horseracing Authority’s Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2025, following ratification by the European Pattern … More 18 Feb 2025

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2025 European programme of Flat black type races

Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2025 meeting held on Friday 7 February at the offices of France Galop in Paris, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) reviewed all Pattern … More 18 Feb 2025

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Our People, Racing’s Future – a three-year plan to strengthen and support racing’s workforce

New strategy to improve industry recruitment, training, employment practices, inclusion and wellbeing A coordinated approach to addressing workforce challenges and lay foundations for long-term success … More 13 Feb 2025

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BHA confirms transfer of Sedgefield fixture on Wednesday 19 February to Doncaster

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Sedgefield’s fixture on Wednesday 19 February has been transferred to Doncaster. This decision has been made following concerns about wear … More 12 Feb 2025

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British Horseracing Authority confirms death of Joe Saumarez Smith

It is with great sadness that the British Horseracing Authority can today confirm the death of our former Chair and friend Joe Saumarez Smith. Joe, who was 53, died at home today surrounded by his family. … More 11 Feb 2025

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BHA publishes off-times data as sport continues to work together to improve punctuality

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published race off-time data as part of the sport’s collective effort to ensure British races are as punctual as possible. The data, which covers … More 10 Feb 2025

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Joe Saumarez Smith steps down as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority

British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, it was announced today. Joe made the decision following a diagnosis that his health … More 30 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms provisional all-Chase card for Sandown Park on Saturday, pending Thursday inspection

Three Chases added to create a six-race card if Hurdles are abandoned Inspection to be held by 8am on Thursday Entries for additional races close at noon on Tuesday The British Horseracing Authority … More 27 Jan 2025

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Shadow Of Light tops European Two-Year-Old Classification

Godolphin’s dual Group 1 winner Shadow Of Light has been crowned the Champion Two-Year-Old of 2024 with a rating of 120. An impressive winner of the Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket … More 21 Jan 2025

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