2023 industry fees

The BHA Board has agreed new fees for participants in 2023. They have confirmed that fees will rise by 8%. While this is a below-inflation increase – for the third consecutive year – we recognise … More 21 Dec 2022

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• Financial/Political

Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of newly created Industry People Board

Neil Hayward has been appointed as the first chair of racing’s Industry People Board, leading a new function within the sport with the remit of driving and ensuring delivery in efforts to recruit, … More 29 Nov 2022

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• Financial/Political

British racing’s leaders agree on new governance structure for the sport to deliver unity and strategic leadership

British racing’s leaders have today agreed upon a new governance structure for the sport, which will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure racing’s future.Following … More 14 Nov 2022

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• Financial/Political

John Ferguson appointed to BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today announced that bloodstock agent, former trainer and senior industry figure John Ferguson has been appointed … More 3 Oct 2022

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• Financial/Political

BHA Statement on first runner for His Majesty King Charles III

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has today issued the following statement after the declaration of the first horse to carry the Royal colours in the ownership of His Majesty King Charles III: “The loss … More 27 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

British racing’s leaders agree on the need for innovation in the racing product from 2024 and measures to begin to address competitiveness in 2023

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE ATTENDEES OF THE INDUSTRY STRATEGY GROUP MEETING Following a two-day industry meeting, racing’s leaders have today issued a joint statement regarding the development of … More 21 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

BHA statement: Her Majesty The Queen

All of British Racing is in mourning today following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horseracing. Her … More 8 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

Greg Swift appointed as new BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Greg Swift, an experienced and influential figure in the world of political communications, has been appointed to the position of Director … More 5 Sep 2022

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• Financial/Political

Summary findings published from initial research into environmental sustainability in British racing

The summary findings and recommendations from an independent assessment of environmental sustainability across British racing and breeding have been published today.  The report, which can be read here, … More 28 Jun 2022

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Alison Enticknap appointed to new position of BHA Director of Strategy and Change

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that its interim Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Alison Enticknap, has been appointed to fulfil the newly-created role … More 9 Jun 2022

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Racing industry to work together to set long term strategy for the sport

Racing’s leaders have pledged to work together over the coming months to set a long-term strategy and priorities for the British racing industry.  The strategy will look at areas including prize … More 1 Jun 2022

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• Financial/Political

Annamarie Phelps to step down as BHA Chair at end of term

The Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Annamarie Phelps CBE, has announced that she will not be seeking a second term in the role and will be stepping down from the BHA Board when her … More 8 Mar 2022

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