Tom Byrne appointed as BHA Head of Racing and Betting

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the appointment of Tom Byrne as Head of Racing and Betting. Tom will join the BHA from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB), where he has … More 16 Dec 2021

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BHA confirms 2022 fixture list changes following announcement of return of Racing League

The BHA has today confirmed a number of changes to the 2022 fixture list that have come about in order to accommodate the Racing League, which was confirmed last week as returning for a second year.A … More 15 Dec 2021

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Houghton Mares’ Chase Rescheduled to Aintree Racecourse on 4 December

Following the abandonment of racing at Carlisle on Sunday, 28 November, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with The Jockey Club, is pleased to confirm that the Houghton Mares’ … More 29 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Thursday 2 December

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Thursday 2 December 2021 have been abandoned.With little … More 25 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Sunday 28 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Sunday 28 November 2021 have been abandoned. While the … More 18 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Monday 15 November

The BHA has today confirmed that the two Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Monday 15 November 2021 have been abandoned.While the Hurdle course was on Monday described as … More 8 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms introduction of Junior National Hunt Development Hurdle races from Autumn 2022

The BHA has today announced details of a new programme of Hurdle races designed to help the development of Jump horses in Great Britain.Entitled Junior National Hunt Development Hurdle Races and open … More 4 Nov 2021

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Red Rum among Northern Racing legends honoured in 2021/22 Racing Post Go North Series

This season’s Racing Post Go North Series finals are now worth a total of £270,000 in prize-money and will form part of an expanded Go North Weekend. Taking place over the weekend of 25 March … More 28 Oct 2021

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BHA confirms fixture change as a result of Southwell resurfacing project

The BHA has today confirmed that Southwell’s Jumps fixture scheduled for Friday 12 November will be staged at Worcester. This change allows for the ongoing work to replace the All-Weather surface … More 18 Oct 2021

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Boost for Sunday racing and longer breaks for jockeys feature as British racing’s 2022 Fixture List published 

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the full Fixture … More 13 Sep 2021

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BHA confirms six fixture alterations

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the moves of six forthcoming fixtures. Three Jump fixtures are being moved from Southwell as follows: Southwell 14 September to Fontwell Southwell … More 31 Aug 2021

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Windsor fixture on Monday 12 July abandoned, Lingfield Park AW fixture added

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

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