Racing industry leaders have expressed disappointment at today’s decision to delay the move to the next stage of the government’s COVID roadmap by four weeks, while understanding the reasons for … More
14 Jun 2021
Dr Jerry Hill, Chief Medical Adviser (CMA) for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has been awarded an MBE for services to British Horseracing during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Queen’s birthday … More
12 Jun 2021
As confirmed earlier this week, the BHA is now able to share the revised COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures that will apply at race meetings in Great Britain from Monday 17 May and until further … More
14 May 2021
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) Racecourses are set to welcome spectators through their turnstiles … More
10 May 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) that around £80 million has been generated in Levy in the year ending on 31 March 2021. … More
10 May 2021
British racing is united in offering its condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke’s passing will be marked at racecourses … More
9 Apr 2021
“The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service … More
9 Apr 2021
Measures are designed to support public confidence in Syndicates and Racing Clubs and provide a solid foundation for the continued growth of shared ownership. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) … More
30 Mar 2021
JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British racing have welcomed the announcement … More
29 Mar 2021
Planning is underway to welcome back owners to racecourses in England and Scotland from Monday 29 March, in line with government roadmaps for easing lockdown restrictions. Racecourse attendance has … More
22 Mar 2021
Following the publication on Monday 22 February 2021 of the UK Government’s plan (The Plan) to ease lockdown restrictions in England the industry Covid-19 group has carefully studied the implications … More
26 Feb 2021
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