European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2015 European Programme
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE EUROPEAN PATTERN COMMITTEE At its recent annual meeting held on Thursday 15 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed … More 19 Jan 2015
Shortlisted nominees for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards announced
Following a bumper haul of nominations from Flat and Jump yards and studs across the country, the 10 shortlisted nominees in each category of the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have today been … More 16 Jan 2015
Record prize money forecast for British Racing in 2015
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the projected total prize money in Britain in 2015 will exceed £130m, a new record. This represents an uplift of over £7m on the figure … More 14 Jan 2015
Betdaq Mares’ Listed Chase rescheduled to Doncaster on Friday 9 January 2015
Following the abandonment of racing at Doncaster on Monday 29 December 2014, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that the Betdaq Mares’ Listed Steeple Chase (Class 1) has … More 29 Dec 2014
Bumper nominations received for Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards
A bumper number of entries have been received for the annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, with over 200 entries being submitted for the 2015 Awards. Nominations for the Awards, which take … More 23 Dec 2014
Short-notice race removal trial to commence on 1 January 2015
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
Implementation of new anabolic steroids policy delayed until March
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that full implementation of the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids has been put back, … More 19 Dec 2014
BHA confirms start date of new Chief Executive and appointment of Member Nominee Director from the RCA
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that new Chief Executive Nick Rust will start with the organisation on Monday 12 January 2015. Rust, 47, is to leave Ladbrokes PLC, where he is … More 18 Dec 2014
Addressing small-field races remains top priority
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
Kauto to be one of the Stars on opening night of Olympia
Five time King George winner to give dressage demonstration Kauto Star will perform under floodlights and in front of the largest crowd yet since retiring from racing when he appears on the opening … More 15 Dec 2014
BHA Minimum Values for 2015 increased
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that BHA Minimum Values have been reviewed and that the values for many race types, particularly those at the lower end of the prize money … More 9 Dec 2014
Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Graham Bradley and Brendan Powell
1. Between 20 and 22 October 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an inquiry into the allegation that Graham Bradley had acted as an unlicensed trainer … More 9 Dec 2014
