The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the introduction of mandatory completion deadlines for all racecourses to have upgraded their weighing room facilities. This follows a meeting … More 21 May 2025
Weighing rooms are to be upgraded as part of a long-term programme of improvement works to modernise and future-proof facilities across all British racecourses.A cross-industry group of jockeys, racecourses … More 23 Nov 2021
Following recent heavy rain, the Windsor Racecourse Executive, in conjunction with the BHA’s Racecourse Inspectorate, has abandoned its next fixture on Monday 12 July. In response, the BHA has programmed … More 6 Jul 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
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
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