New medical General Instructions raise the bar of racecourse medical care
Following a 12-month review, in consultation with jockeys and racecourses, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the details of new BHA General Instructions (BHAGIs) related to … More 9 Nov 2015
Newcastle fixture cancelled, additional fixture programmed for Friday 13 November 2015
Hexham to stage 6 race card Due to the ongoing works associated with the laying of the All Weather Track Surface at Newcastle racecourse, the fixture scheduled to take place on Friday 13 November is … More 6 Nov 2015
Appeal Board findings regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Kevin Ackerman
Kevin Ackerman On 23 October 2015 the Chairman of the Appeal Board of the BHA heard an application by Kevin Ackerman for a stay of implementation of the penalty of a six month disqualification imposed … More 6 Nov 2015
Historic moment for British Horseracing as Members’ Agreement is signed
In a landmark moment in the history of British Horseracing, the Members’ Agreement, which implements a new, tripartite governance structure for the sport, has today been signed by the industry’s … More 5 Nov 2015
Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards go global
Britain is the forerunner for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016 British Awards ceremony to be biggest yet Nominations close Wednesday 2 December 2015 We are delighted to announce that the … More 4 Nov 2015
Nick Rust pays tribute to Rory MacDonald
On the sad news of the death of Rory MacDonald, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the BHA, said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rory MacDonald. He worked tirelessly for 22 years as … More 3 Nov 2015
Racing disappointed that no Levy deal has been reached
The following statement has been issued on behalf of British Racing, being represented by the British Horseracing Authority, the Racecourse Association and the Horsemen’s Group. No agreement has been … More 31 Oct 2015
Gavin Jefferies appointed as BHA Director of Communications
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to announce that Gavin Jefferies has been appointed to the new position of Director of Communications, following an extensive search led by Nolan … More 26 Oct 2015
Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA welcomes first cohort
The University of Liverpool Management School’s Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA has welcomed senior managers from the horseracing industry to its inaugural cohort of part-time students. The … More 22 Oct 2015
Applications open for the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme 2016
Applications open until 10 January 2015 Two-week training course in Newmarket, followed by eight-week paid industry placement 2015 marked 25 years of the programme with a reception for alumni at Newmarket … More 22 Oct 2015
British Racing to establish Authorised Betting Partners
Today British Racing is setting out to establish a new and more viable relationship with betting operators in a move which addresses the need to create a sustainable method of transferring funds … More 20 Oct 2015
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
