Daniel Martin appointed to first Jockey Nutrition and Welfare PhD
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), in association with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), are pleased to announce that Daniel Martin has been … More 29 Sep 2015
25 year anniversary reception announced for the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme
The BHA, in conjunction with Newmarket Racecourse, are hosting a reception to celebrate 25 years of the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme. The reception will take place on Friday 9 … More 16 Sep 2015
Integrity Review’s ‘Challenge Panel’ appointed
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the appointment of the independent ‘Challenge Panel’ that will oversee the BHA’s ongoing Integrity Review. The Panel consists of five … More 15 Sep 2015
BHA announces enhancements to structure of Stewarding team
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced forthcoming enhancements to the structure of the Stewarding team at race meetings, with the objective of creating a more efficient structure … More 10 Sep 2015
Disciplinary Panel’s Summary of Findings regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay
The following represents the findings of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to a hearing which took place between 1 and 9 July 2015 regarding former registered owner and excluded person David M Greenwood, … More 9 Sep 2015
“Stayers’ Maidens” to provide boost to staying race programme
10 maiden races to be staged for progeny of staying stallions in 2016 season Races will be for two-year-olds whose sire won over 10f or more All races will carry enhanced prize money The British Horseracing … More 9 Sep 2015
All-Hurdle card programmed for Newton Abbot on 1 September
Steeple Chases abandoned after further rain One new Hurdle race now forms part of a six race card After further rainfall this week, the steeple chase course at Newton Abbot is now waterlogged. With … More 27 Aug 2015
BHA launches stakeholder consultation into a more holistic approach to Race Planning
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched a formal consultation for stakeholders into the development of a more holistic approach to Race Planning. The objective is to determine if … More 27 Aug 2015
Lingfield Turf races on 26 August transferred to All Weather
Following 32mm of rain in the last 24 hours, the going at Lingfield Park has changed to heavy, with standing water in some places. With more rain forecast in the lead-up to racing, the British Horseracing … More 25 Aug 2015
BHA confirms details of two new Mares’ Listed Steeple Chases for 2015/16 season
Races to be staged at Carlisle on 29 November 2015 and Huntingdon on 25 February 2016 over 2m 4f Both races to offer at least £30,000 in prize money Addition of races part of ongoing enhancement of … More 19 Aug 2015
Horseracing Bettors Forum members announced
Following an extensive recruitment process, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with inaugural Chair Simon Rowlands, have announced the members who will comprise the first Horseracing … More 17 Aug 2015
BHA publishes findings of internal investigation relating to Speculative Bid incident
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it has concluded its internal investigation into the course of events surrounding the Gigaset International Stakes at Ascot on 25 July, … More 13 Aug 2015
