Following the abandonment of racing at Newbury on Saturday 16 April, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has programmed an additional Flat fixture at Chelmsford City racecourse. All races … More
15 Apr 2016
BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith has today published the following blog about a new initiative to help explain how handicapping works, and address the questions and concerns of the sport’s … More
24 Feb 2016
With the unsettled weather threatening the prospects of Turf racing on Monday, 1 February, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has programmed an additional Flat All Weather fixture at Kempton Park, … More
29 Jan 2016
After further rainfall this week, the Hurdle course at Newcastle is waterlogged. With no chance of recovering before racing, the Newcastle Executive in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority … More
29 Jan 2016
At its annual meeting held on Monday 18 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2016. 1. Upgrades The Committee approved … More
21 Jan 2016
American Pharoah has been crowned the 2015 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse, making him the first United States –based runner since Curlin in 2008 to be rated the highest in the world. AMERICAN … More
19 Jan 2016
Air Force Blue, trained by Aidan O’Brien, has today been unveiled as the champion European two-year-old following his impressive win in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes. It was the first time since … More
19 Jan 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the successful Veterans’ Chase Series, first trialled in 2015, will return in 2016. The Series, worth £400,000 in total, was programmed … More
14 Jan 2016
Following the abandonment of racing at Chepstow on Sunday, 27 December, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the transfer of the entire card to Saturday, 9 January, with the exception … More
26 Dec 2015
A comprehensive review of British Jump racing, instigated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has been published today. The Review Group consisted of individuals from across the industry, who … More
21 Dec 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today confirms the amended result for the Racing Welfare “Junior” Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at Lingfield Park on 12 December 2015. The … More
17 Dec 2015
Following the recent announcement made by Arena Racing Company (ARC) that six of Great Yarmouth’s Turf fixtures in April and May 2016 have been cancelled, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has … More
14 Dec 2015