BHA confirms changes to the organisation of its regulatory and integrity functions
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the following staff changes: Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer Jamie has been appointed as the BHA’s Chief Regulatory Officer, effective … More 29 Sep 2016
COLOURS AUCTION ENTERS FINAL 24 HOURS
Just over 24 hours remain in the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Colours Auction and prospective buyers are encouraged not to miss their opportunity to secure one of the six sets of iconic silks … More 22 Sep 2016
BHA to implement alterations to Flat Weight-For-Age Scale
Adjustments to Flat Weight-For-Age Scale to be implemented across Europe from 2017 BHA carried out year-long consultation and analysis of over 90,000 runners over six years as integral part of decision-making … More 22 Sep 2016
European Pattern Committee Press Release: Alterations published to the Weight For Age Scale
New Weight For Age Scale to be implemented across Europe from 2017 Robust statistical analysis spanning six years shows that three-year-olds have a higher strike rate than older horses, which is particularly … More 22 Sep 2016
Posted on behalf of Racing Together: Racing to School to take forward community engagement work of Racing Together
The education charity Racing School (previously known as the British Horseracing Education Standards Trust – BHEST) will from next month take on the objectives of Racing Together – the umbrella … More 16 Sep 2016
Enquiries (G Kelleway, R Fahey) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 15 September
Gay Kelleway 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 15 September 2016 to consider whether or not Miss Gay Kelleway, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 15 Sep 2016
Posted on behalf of the Racing Foundation: CALLING ALL TRAINERS AND STABLE STAFF TO HELP SHAPE RACING’S STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGY
• Short survey will provide robust data against which to measure progress of initiatives • Project being funded via £1m Racing Foundation grant which is being invested in staff recruitment and … More 14 Sep 2016
“One Fit” padded hurdle design trial expands to two further racecourses
Two further racecourses, Kelso on 14 September and Exeter 6 October, are the latest to join the extended trial of the ‘One Fit’ Padded Hurdle, joining Newton Abbot, Taunton, Bangor-on-Dee and Uttoxeter … More 13 Sep 2016
Results of enquiries (D Nolan, J Nason, R Varian) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 8 September
David Nolan 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 8 September 2016 held an enquiry to establish whether or not David Nolan, the rider of DOLPHIN VISTA (IRE), the winner, … More 8 Sep 2016
Striking racing silks set for online auction
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced plans to release six sets of never-before-seen racing colours to be sold through an online auction from Monday 12 September. The designs stand … More 7 Sep 2016
New website launched for the 2017 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, now in their 13th year, recognise and reward the outstanding dedication and skills of the stud and stable staff who are at the heart of racing. Today sees … More 7 Sep 2016
Calling all retired jockeys: a major health study into jockey health and welfare
Published on behalf of The Jockey Study Thanks to a Racing Foundation grant of more than £220k, a three-year collaborative venture between Oxford University and the racing industry is underway studying … More 1 Sep 2016
