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
From Wednesday 2 December, a limited number of spectators will be allowed to attend race meetings in some areas of England, in line with the latest guidance from the UK Government. Owners will be able … More 30 Nov 2020
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
Joint press release Work completed following detailed statistical analysis of chase and hurdle courses and horse-related factors Four key recommendations published to modify existing fences and make … More 6 Nov 2020
The BHA regularly reviews and updates the Guidelines and Operating Procedures for behind closed doors racing, to reflect any recent developments, improve and simplify our processes, and provide clarity … More 27 Oct 2020
From Monday 26 October, all attendees at behind closed doors race fixtures will be required to wear a face covering at all times while at the racecourse. Face coverings (i.e. non-medical face coverings) … More 22 Oct 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) have today announced a three-month trial of adjusted starting procedures for jump races. From 5 October until 31 December, … More 2 Oct 2020
A message from Dr Jerry Hill I want to thank you for your ongoing support, understanding and vigilance in following racing’s behind closed doors protocols and helping to safeguard our people and the … More 1 Oct 2020
THE FOLLOWING RESUMPTION UPDATE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO RACING PARTICIPANTS TODAY Thank you for your continued support and co-operation in following the behind closed doors protocols that have helped … More 6 Aug 2020
The fixture scheduled to take place at Great Yarmouth on Friday 7 August will be transferred to Wolverhampton racecourse. This is as a precautionary measure whilst further assessment takes place to … More 4 Aug 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Chepstow’s fixture on 20 August and Chester’s fixture on 23 August will swap dates. This follows ongoing discussions with … More 4 Aug 2020
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