Plans announced for strengthened regulation of Syndicates and Racing Clubs

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

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British racing welcomes government support

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

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Plans to get owners back on track from 29 March

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

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British Racing confirms return of amateurs and owners in line with the UK Government’s roadmap for England, and further details of the 2021 Fixture List

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

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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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