Handicapping Explained
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
Industry consultation results in recommendations for a more holistic approach to race planning
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the conclusion of its industry consultation regarding the development of a more holistic approach to race planning, and the publication of … More 23 Feb 2016
Gemma Hogg crowned employee of the year at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016
22 Feb 2016Provisional Flat AWT Fixture now programmed at Lingfield Park on Monday 22 February
Turf Inspection planned for 9.00am Saturday 20 February New AWT Races close at noon on Saturday 20 February Declarations close at 10am on Sunday 21 February With the current wet weather threatening … More 19 Feb 2016
Provisional All-Hurdle card programmed for Wincanton on 20 February
• Steeple Chases at risk with further rain forecast • Three new provisional races programmed After recent rain in the region, the steeple chase course at Wincanton is now described as Heavy. If … More 16 Feb 2016
All-Hurdle card for Uttoxeter on 13 February
• Steeple chases abandoned • One existing hurdle race to divide Due to waterlogged ground on the Steeple Chase course, the Clerk of the Course at Uttoxeter, in conjunction with the BHA’s … More 10 Feb 2016
Disciplinary Panel Reasons regarding A Findlay, L Thompson, G Findlay, A Hall, R Thompson, J Carter
1. Introduction On 18 January 2016 the Disciplinary Panel (“the Panel”) of the British Horseracing Authority (“BHA”) met to consider a number of allegations made by the BHA … More 8 Feb 2016
Penalties and Disciplinary Panel’s reasons for penalties regarding Darren Egan and Philip Langford
The following lays out the Disciplinary Panel’s penalties regarding their findings from a hearing involving former licensed apprentice jockey Darren Egan and non-registered person Philip Langford. … More 8 Feb 2016
Additional Flat All Weather Fixture programmed at Kempton Park on Monday 1 February
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
All-Steeple Chase card programmed for Newcastle on 3 February
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
Finalists for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016 announced
Following a record number of nominations and two rounds of judging, the finalists have today been announced for the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The 12-strong Judging Panel has whittled … More 29 Jan 2016
Disciplinary Panel Reasons regarding Darren Egan and Philip Langford
The following lays out the Disciplinary Panel’s reasons regarding their findings from a hearing involving former licensed apprentice jockey Darren Egan and non-registered person Philip Langford. The … More 27 Jan 2016
