BHA launches @BHAStewards twitter feed
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched a new Twitter account – @BHAStewards – which will communicate information directly from the stewards room to social media audiences. … More 1 Feb 2018
All present and correct! All 60 British racecourses pledge support to Tickets For Troops for 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) together with Tickets For Troops are pleased to announce that all 60 racecourses in Great Britain will offer free tickets to armed forces personnel in 2018. Since … More 31 Jan 2018
Female jockeys as good as males, suggests Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA study
The performance of female jockeys is equal with that of their male counterparts, suggests a study carried out through the Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA at the University of Liverpool. Using … More 30 Jan 2018
Progress continues on stayers’ project following further Pattern race upgrades
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) together with British racing is pleased to announce further progress on the project to safeguard the staying horse following the most recent meeting of the European … More 26 Jan 2018
European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2018 European Programme of Black Type Races
The European Pattern Committee, at its annual meeting on Wednesday 17 January held in Ireland this year, considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2018. ENHANCEMENTS … More 26 Jan 2018
BHA investigation reveals wrong horses ran in two races at Southwell on January 14
The independent Judicial Panel has today confirmed that a hearing will be held to consider charges that have been issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) against trainer Ivan Furtado, as a … More 25 Jan 2018
BHA Board confirms review of anti-doping rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules. The decision was approved by the regulator’s Board on Monday this week after it received … More 24 Jan 2018
Investment in Mares’ programme continues as two £75,000 Chases announced for 2018
A further, significant, incentive towards the ownership of Jumping mares has been announced today by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) as two Mares’ Chases are set to be run for substantially … More 24 Jan 2018
Another Aidan O’Brien 1-2 as U S Navy Flag and Clemmie are confirmed as Champion two-year-old colt and filly
Dual Group 1 winner U S Navy Flag has been confirmed as European champion two‐year‐old for 2017 with a rating of 122 at the unveiling of the European two-year-old Thoroughbred Classifications in … More 23 Jan 2018
Michael Owen announced as guest presenter for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Racehorse breeder and owner and former England football star Michael Owen has been announced as the guest presenter for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The awards, now in their 14th … More 23 Jan 2018
Thirsk fixture on 5 May to be swapped with Wetherby fixture on 8 May
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that due to the Tour de Yorkshire cycling event taking place on 5 May, the fixture slot allotted to Thirsk on that day has now been transferred … More 19 Jan 2018
First wind surgery declarations available to appear in racecards from Friday
Following an announcement by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in November 2017, the first horses to be declared as having undergone wind surgery since their last run will appear in racecards … More 18 Jan 2018
