Racing welcomes new roadmap for removing restrictions

In regards to the Government’s announcement of a roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “On behalf of British … More 22 Feb 2021

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Update from the Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group

Issued on behalf of the Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group The Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group has today issued an update in light of the continuing uncertainty around the possibility … More 10 Dec 2020

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Government to examine reform of the Horserace Betting Levy in 2021

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Sports Minister that the government is to look again at the timetable for reviewing the Horserace Betting Levy. The Levy is … More 8 Dec 2020

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Important Brexit information for participants published on likely new arrangements from 1 January

Information aims to clarify likely new requirements on four key areas: health, transport, and customs requirements for horse movement as well as people movement – in a simple and clear format Four … More 24 Nov 2020

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British horseracing welcomes return of spectators

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British horseracing have welcomed the government’s … More 23 Nov 2020

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Racing’s leaders welcome £40 million package of government loans for horseracing

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racecourse … More 19 Nov 2020

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BHA and industry leaders agree united approach to Levy reform

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board and its member bodies have agreed to take a united approach to government after developing a single set of proposals for reforming the Levy. At a meeting … More 6 Oct 2020

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Addition made to British racing’s Elite Traveller Exemption protocols

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed an addition to its Elite Traveller Exemption (ETE) protocols for elite sportspeople and essential support staff who are frequent travellers … More 29 Sep 2020

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British horseracing faces severe threat after delay to the public’s return to sporting events

The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horseracing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living. Our sport has worked hard with … More 22 Sep 2020

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Restrictions on international runners in Britain and Ireland adjusted

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have today announced reciprocal arrangements to adjust the restrictions on participation by runners trained in international jurisdictions. … More 21 Sep 2020

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BHA’s 2019 accounts published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today filed its annual report and consolidated financial statements for 2019. The accounts can be found here. Owing to the unique circumstances in 2020 it … More 17 Sep 2020

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Consultation into the regulation of shared ownership to identify risks and how these can be addressed to launch on 3 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of a consultation into the regulation of shared ownership, to identify the current risks and opportunities and how these can be … More 3 Sep 2020

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