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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Industry leaders agree recovery plan for British horseracing

Racing industry leaders from the BHA, horsemen and racecourses have agreed on the next phase of the response to the COVID crisis. A wide range of work has been continuing since racing was the first … More 25 Aug 2020

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BHA publishes industry protocol for GB participants returning from non-exempt travel countries

Current UK Government regulations require anyone returning from a country not covered by the travel corridor exemption to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival in Great Britain. However, elite sportspersons … More 21 Aug 2020

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Owner update: The Racecourse Experience

The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) continue to work with racecourses to ensure the owner experience on raceday is as enjoyable … More 17 Aug 2020

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BHA Board welcomes Julie Harrington as new Chief Executive

The BHA Board has chosen the Chief Executive of British Cycling, Julie Harrington, to be the new head of British horseracing’s governing body and regulator. She will take over the post at the beginning … More 11 Aug 2020

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