The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC has been re-appointed as Chairman of its independent Judicial Panel for a second three-year term. The … More
16 Dec 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has taken the step to exclude from the sport 11 individuals who were involved in an episode of violent disorder at Goodwood racecourse on 5 May 2018. This follows … More
12 Nov 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Group 1 winning jockey Fergus Sweeney will join the BHA as a Steward when he retires from the saddle next month. Sweeney will commence … More
10 Oct 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that, following an extensive, global recruitment process, Shaun Parker – Chief Stipendiary Steward for the National Horseracing Authority … More
19 Sep 2019
Statement regarding Bloodstock Review articles that were published in the Racing Post. We are very disappointed that a version of the draft report has been leaked. We are working to identify the source … More
15 Aug 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched a new online Integrity Education Programme designed to help protect participants and inform the racing and betting public about how they can … More
24 Jul 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the revised Rules of Racing which will take effect on 1 September. The Rules, which are now available to view online here, have been re-written … More
23 Jul 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of its updated whistleblowing policy, which will now be available to the racing industry and wider public. Widening the policy out … More
28 Mar 2019
The BHA was alerted this morning (Thursday 14 February) to the fact that Mike Stanley, owner of 23 horses through the Layezy Racing Owners Club, declared himself insolvent on Monday 11 February. Under … More
14 Feb 2019
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of a new consultation forum which is designed to shape the continuing progress and evolution of raceday stewarding in Great Britain. … More
10 Dec 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed details of the second annual integrity survey which will measure any change in perception and confidence levels relating to the BHA and how … More
21 Nov 2018
The British Horseracing Authority has today announced that Tim Naylor has been appointed as the new Director of Integrity and Regulation. The role will be responsible for managing the BHA’s integrity, … More
7 Nov 2018