Strengthened process for withdrawing horses now in force

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the process for withdrawing horses on the racecourse designed to make the procedure more secure. Following an incident at Nottingham … More 8 Nov 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse

Tim Naylor appointed as new BHA Director of Integrity and Regulation

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced that Tim Naylor has been appointed as the new Director of Integrity and Regulation. The role will be responsible for managing the BHA’s integrity, … More 7 Nov 2018

• BHA Features,
• Integrity

Rose Grissell appointed as new Head of Diversity and Inclusion for British racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Rose Grissell has been appointed to the new role of Head of Diversity and Inclusion for British racing. The senior role was created as … More 31 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Calling all trainers and stable staff to support evaluation of projects to improve recruitment, skills and retention

The Racing industry is appealing to trainers and stable staff to participate in a short survey focusing on recruitment, skills, career progression and retention of those working in racing. Their input … More 30 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots

Trial of transparent entry and declaration process to take place at All Weather fixtures this winter

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that a trial of a new transparent entry and declaration process will take place at All Weather fixtures this winter following approval from … More 30 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Musselburgh’s 7 November fixture moved to all-hurdle card

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Musselburgh’s fixture on Wednesday 7 November will be an all-hurdle card. This is to allow for watering to be concentrated on the … More 29 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Towcester’s 29 November fixture transferred to Warwick

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Towcester’s 29 November Jump fixture has been transferred to Warwick. The afternoon fixture will remain a seven-race card, with … More 29 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

First generation of new ‘Rider Coaches’ to improve staff retention rates and boost career progression

100% pass rate for new pilot scheme in which senior stable staff can acquire a coaching qualification to develop more inexperienced staff members Aim of the scheme is to help close skills gaps for racing … More 13 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Education/Training

Additional floodlit fixtures agreed by BHA, Racecourses and Horsemen due to high elimination rates

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional floodlit fixture will be staged each week for the next eight weeks having been agreed by British Racing’s tripartite … More 12 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Scientific research into equine vision leads to trial of new fence and hurdle design to further improve safety in jump racing

The colours deployed on hurdles and fences on British racecourses may be set to change off the back of cutting edge research led by the University of Exeter into the way that horses perceive colour. … More 10 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Additional Jump fixture at Bangor on Thursday 11 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that following Exeter’s 11 October fixture being abandoned, an additional Jump fixture has been programmed at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse … More 8 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Implementation of Handicapping Review gathers pace with raft of new initiatives announced

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced further details regarding the ongoing implementation of its handicapping review. The review was carried out in 2017 by broadcaster and journalist … More 4 Oct 2018

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse