New starting procedures for Jump racing introduced from 5 October

New starting procedures for Jump races will be introduced from 5 October, with the objective of ensuring more controlled starts and fewer false starts, especially at major fixtures. There are two changes … More 30 Sep 2026

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Changes to the Jump Pattern ahead of the core 2026/27 Jump season

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed a series of changes to the Jump Pattern and an update on the scheduling of Chasing Excellence races ahead of the core 2026/27 Jump season. The changes to … More 28 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms changes to upcoming Jump programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm a number of changes to the upcoming Jump racing programme: An additional fixture will be staged at Worcester on Wednesday 7 October, replacing Ludlow’s … More 25 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card at Plumpton on Sunday 20 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Plumpton’s fixture on Sunday 20 September have been abandoned and will be replaced … More 11 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms the transfer of two Chelmsford City fixtures to Southwell

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that two upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse have been transferred to Southwell. The fixtures are scheduled … More 10 Sep 2026

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British Horseracing Authority publishes 2027 fixture list

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the 2027 fixture list. At this stage, 1,440 fixtures have been scheduled and the full fixture list can be found here. Last week BHA Director … More 3 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms transfer of fixture from Uttoxeter to Sedgefield

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the transfer of Uttoxeter’s fixture on 9 September to Sedgefield. This move has been approved by the BHA course inspectorate due to the lack of … More 2 Sep 2026

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BHA confirms surface transfer for Lingfield Park’s fixture on Tuesday 1 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the transfer of Lingfield’s Park’s fixture on Tuesday 1 September from their turf surface to the All-Weather. This surface change has … More 24 Aug 2026

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BHA confirms transfer of surface for upcoming Lingfield Park fixtures

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the transfer of Lingfield’s Park upcoming fixtures on Saturday 22 August and Tuesday 25 August from their turf surface to the All-Weather. … More 13 Aug 2026

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BHA confirms later start time for Salisbury’s fixture on Thursday 13 August

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Salisbury’s fixture on Thursday 13 August will be staged later in the day to avoid racing when temperatures are highest. The first race will … More 11 Aug 2026

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BHA confirms abandonment of Musselburgh’s fixture on Tuesday 21 July

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that Musselburgh’s fixture on Tuesday 21 July has been abandoned. The decision has been approved by the BHA Course Inspectorate due to an issue … More 16 Jul 2026

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Fewer false starts and clearer starting processes are the aims of recommendations from the review of starts at the Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a series of recommendations for changes which are designed to improve the starts at both Cheltenham racecourse and across Jump racing in general. … More 16 Jul 2026

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