BHA to trial new approach to Flat Novice and Maiden race programme for two-year-olds
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the trial of a new approach to the two-year-old Flat Novice and Maiden race programme in the first half of 2016. Its aim is to address a long-held … More 19 Oct 2015
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson, James Carter)
Registered owners Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay and non-registered persons Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter have been informed that they have been charged with breaches … More 13 Oct 2015
Musselburgh Easter Sunday 2016 fixture deleted
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been informed by Musselburgh racecourse that the course will not be running the Flat fixture which had been programmed for Sunday 27 March 2016. The racecourse … More 12 Oct 2015
Disciplinary Panel’s full written reasons regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay
The Disciplinary Panel’s full written reasons from this case are set out below. A penalties hearing is being held at 10am on Monday 12 October to consider and set out penalties. Written reasons … More 12 Oct 2015
New “Challenger Series” provides major boost for mid-tier Jump Racing
Five new Jumps Series for mid-tier Jump horses each culminating in £50,000 finals Finals day worth approximately £265,000 to be held at Haydock Park on Easter Saturday, live on Channel 4 Initiative … More 7 Oct 2015
Nominations now open for the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Nominations open Wednesday 7 October Enhanced prize for the David Nicholson Newcomer Award – a five day educational trip to Dubai Nominations close on Wednesday 2 December 2015 Nominations … More 7 Oct 2015
Great Yarmouth fixtures cancelled – additional fixtures programmed for October 2015
Seven race cards programmed at Royal Windsor and Lingfield Park Following the recent announcement that Great Yarmouth’s Turf fixtures on 20 and 27 October have been cancelled, the British Horseracing … More 5 Oct 2015
New category added for the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Nominations open Wednesday 7 October New ‘Racing Community Award’ category created to recognise those who have made an exceptional contribution to the racing industry Nominations will close on Wednesday … More 30 Sep 2015
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
