British Horseracing Authority renews Veterans’ Chase Series
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
Data shows further decrease in breaches of Whip Rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published data which confirms a further decrease in the number of whip offences in 2015. A detailed BHA statement, published here, has indicated a … More 14 Jan 2016
Statement from British Racing regarding the Authorised Betting Partner policy
Given recent commentary on Racing’s Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) policy, we thought it would be helpful to provide some important, factual context to the introduction of ABP, to explain our position … More 13 Jan 2016
Shortlist nominees for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016 announced
8 Jan 2016Appeal Board findings regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay
The Decision and the Reasons for the Appeal Board’s Decision on the appeals lodged by former registered owner David M Greenwood, former licensed jockey Michael Stainton, former registered owner … More 6 Jan 2016
Nick Rust comments on the knighthood of Sir Anthony McCoy
Speaking about the news that 20-time Champion Jump Jockey AP McCoy has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), … More 31 Dec 2015
Record number of nominations received for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to confirm that 220 nominations – a record number – have been received for the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. Nominations … More 29 Dec 2015
Chepstow’s Coral Welsh Grand National day to be run on Saturday, 9 January
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
Vivien Kyles to join the BHA Board
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that Vivien Kyles, Chief Executive of Hamilton Park racecourse, will join its Board at the start of 2016, replacing Arena Racing Company Chairman … More 23 Dec 2015
Jump Racing Review published
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
Amended result from Lingfield Park (Racing Welfare “Junior” Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race, 12 December 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
BHA publishes 2016 Budget Guide
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its 2016 Budget Guide and distributed the booklet to industry participants. The guide provides an overview of the BHA’s income and expenditure … More 17 Dec 2015
