BHA reaction to Chancellor George Osborne’s 2014 Autumn Statement
This afternoon, as part of the Autumn Statement, HM Treasury has announced that the Government will proceed with a further consultation process on the replacement of the Horserace Betting Levy with … More 3 Dec 2014
BHA makes new Board appointments
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the appointment of six new Non-Executive Directors to its Board. The appointments bring considerable additional expertise to the Board of … More 3 Dec 2014
Jockeys to be compensated for late non-runners
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), has today announced that from 1 January 2015 jockeys will … More 28 Nov 2014
£4.5m contribution from Bookmakers to be used to incentivise more competitive racing
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the four contributing bookmakers (William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Betfred) and the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) have today announced how the Additional … More 26 Nov 2014
British Racing unveils major new community engagement programme at Parliamentary reception
British Racing at a Parliamentary Reception last night (Tuesday) unveiled a major new engagement project designed to help communities across the country. “Racing Together” will see all of the industry’s … More 26 Nov 2014
BHA comment regarding The Young Master
Following the decision of the Disciplinary Panel to uphold BHA’s objection regarding The Young Master’s qualification to run in the Badger Ales Trophy and to disqualify the horse from the race, … More 13 Nov 2014
Alterations made to start positions and race distances at Wetherby Racecourse
Following a site visit at Wetherby racecourse by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Monday 10 November, which included remeasuring the Hurdle and Chase courses, it was found that four of the … More 13 Nov 2014
Recommendations from independent review of RoR – Appointment of Paul Jepson as RoR Welfare Consultant
The independent review of the strategy and policy of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British racing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses, has been completed. The recommendations … More 12 Nov 2014
BHA appoints Director of People and Development
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that Carole Goldsmith has been appointed as Director of People and Development, in a role effective from 1 November. Goldsmith has been working … More 11 Nov 2014
Update regarding The Young Master
Following a Stewards Enquiry held at Wincanton racecourse on 8 November 2014 regarding the qualification of The Young Master, winner of the Badger Ales Trophy, to compete in the race, the British Horseracing … More 10 Nov 2014
Nick Rust appointed Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority
Nick Rust has been appointed Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body. He will join BHA from Ladbrokes PLC, where he is currently Managing … More 5 Nov 2014
Ryan Moore announced as guest presenter for 11th Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
One of the world’s best jockeys Ryan Moore will present the trophies at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Awards 2015, taking place at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge on Monday 23 February … More 30 Oct 2014
