Resumption of racing update
The full Flat programme for August has been published today and is available to download here as an Excel document. This has also been updated on the Covid-19 section of the BHA website. The August … More 7 Jul 2020
Cyrname and Al Boum Photo make the frame as Anglo-Irish Jump Classification 2019/20 is published
Willie Mullins’ dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and the Paul Nicholls-trained Cyrname have been confirmed as the joint-highest-rated Jumps horses of the 2019/20 season as the Anglo-Irish … More 7 Jul 2020
Leicester 7 July fixture to proceed as planned
Following further discussions with relevant authorities, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has determined that the fixture at Leicester racecourse scheduled for Tuesday 7 July will proceed as … More 3 Jul 2020
Owners – returning to the racecourse
Yesterday we held test events at Southwell and Kempton Park, which enabled us to pilot the new protocols and infection control measures. Many thanks to owners who attended the test events and provided … More 2 Jul 2020
Statement regarding Leicester’s fixture on 7 July
The British Horseracing Authority is to have further discussions with the relevant authorities before taking a final decision on a scheduled race meeting in Leicester next week. The BHA will also speak … More 1 Jul 2020
Revised prize fund, refunds and conditions for 2020 Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes
Following consultation with York Racecourse and the Horsemen’s Group, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that York ’s application to revise the conditions of the Goffs … More 30 Jun 2020
Return of owners to the racecourse
Racehorse owners will be able to start attending race meetings behind closed doors from Saturday 4 July in a safe and risk-managed way, under plans agreed by the Racecourse Association (RCA), Racehorse … More 29 Jun 2020
Return of horseracing in Scotland confirmed for 22 June
Scottish Racing and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce the resumption of racing behind closed doors in Scotland, following confirmation by the Scottish Government that professional … More 18 Jun 2020
Resumption update – 48-hour declarations
From Wednesday 24 June, all flat races will return to 48-hour declarations. This means that declarations to run on 24 June must be made by 10am on Monday 22 June. All Jump fixtures will also use 48-hour … More 17 Jun 2020
Revised date, prize fund and conditions for 2020 Weatherbys Super Sprint
Race to be staged at Newbury Racecourse on Sunday, 19 July Revised Prize Fund and refund conditions No further payments required to stay in the race Following consultation with the Horsemen’s Group, … More 16 Jun 2020
Resumption update – overnight accommodation for raceday staff
Following changes to UK Government guidance, raceday workers in England are now able to stay in holiday accommodation, including hotels. Overnight accommodation in hotels for raceday workers Raceday … More 16 Jun 2020
Resumption of Racing update – Jump Racing
Jump race programme Earlier this week we published the Jump programme for July, which can be downloaded as an Excel document here. The latest version of the programme will always be available on the … More 12 Jun 2020
