Trial to be restricted to flat All-Weather races The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have contacted owners and trainers to confirm that the three-month trial of short-notice race removal will commence … More
22 Dec 2014
In the light of disappointing field-size figures in Jump racing over the autumn period, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today moved to explain the short and long-term strategies for addressing … More
16 Dec 2014
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the programming of a valuable Series of 11 races for Veteran Chasers, commencing in 2015 and worth £400,000 in total. The Veterans’ Chase … More
8 Dec 2014
Following the publication of the 2015 Fixture List, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a series of measures designed to address issues regarding the increasing number of uncompetitive, … More
21 Oct 2014
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the Fixture List for 2015, with a total of 1,471 fixtures programmed. Paul Bittar, BHA Chief Executive, said: “It is fitting that the 2015 … More
20 Oct 2014
Steeple Chases abandoned One new Hurdle race now forms part of a six race card After consultation with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Inspectorate, Kelso has decided to abandon the two Steeple … More
12 Sep 2014
Six additional Twilight Fixtures added to satisfy demand in the autumn Fixtures should create additional Levy income The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of an additional … More
8 Sep 2014
The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) this week approved the process by which the pool of BHA Fixtures will be allocated to racecourses as part of the compilation of the 2015 Fixture … More
2 Sep 2014
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has decided not to grant an exemption to Newcastle Racecourse for 2015, which was necessary for the course to stage fixtures under floodlights at its proposed … More
2 Sep 2014
New Group 1 six furlong race for three-year-olds at Royal Ascot QIPCO British Champions Series Sprint upgraded to Group 1 from 2015 The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), together with British Champions … More
13 Aug 2014
Issued on behalf of The European Pattern Committee Upgrades across Britain, France, Germany and Ireland, including two new Group 1s The European Pattern Committee (EPC) today announced details of a … More
13 Aug 2014
Following an inspection today by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Senior Inspector of Courses Richard Linley, the round course at Chepstow has been passed fit to stage racing on 14 August. Work … More
6 Aug 2014