PAUL BITTAR TO LEAVE BHA IN EARLY 2015
Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), is to leave the organisation in early 2015 following a successful three years in the role. Appointed to head British Racing’s … More 4 Aug 2014
CHEPSTOW 6 AUGUST FIXTURE TRANSFERRED TO LINGFIELD PARK
Continued damage to limited areas of the racing surface at Chepstow caused by nematode activity has forced the abandonment of the 6 August fixture, which has been transferred to Lingfield Park. Yesterday … More 31 Jul 2014
QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY AND CHELTENHAM SHOWCASE MEETING TO BE RUN ON CONSECUTIVE WEEKENDS
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR), British Champions Series and Channel 4, is pleased to announce a series of alterations to the Fixture List … More 30 Jul 2014
Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Pat Cosgrave
1. On 10 June 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an application by the jockey Pat Cosgrave for a direction that a four month suspension imposed on him by the … More 28 Jul 2014
BHA update regarding positive samples for morphine
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified by LGC analytical laboratory (formerly HFL Sport Science) that a two further post-race samples obtained from recent race meetings have been … More 24 Jul 2014
BHA relaunches britishhorseracing.com
- Britishhorseracing.com relaunched with new design and content
- Fully responsive design for mobile devices
- More detailed Stewards raceday … More 24 Jul 2014
Britain and Ireland unite to launch rich new bonus scheme “Plus 10”
Plus 10, a new £5.5 million bonus scheme for Great British and Irish owners and breeders has been declared officially open for business with the support of global breeding powerhouse Darley, which … More 23 Jul 2014
OLBG Mares’ Hurdle elevated to Grade 1 status as BHA announces upgrades to Jump Pattern races for 2014/15
- OLBG Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival granted Grade 1 status
- Four races upgraded at four different racecourses
- Now 22 Listed or Pattern races in the Mares’ Jump programme
Chepstow 25 July Fixture transferred to Lingfield Park
- Chepstow turf damaged by nematode activity
- 25 July fixture transferred to Lingfield Park
- Races will close on 21 July
Notice regarding positive samples for morphine
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified by LGC analytical laboratory (formerly HFL Sport Science) that a number of post-race samples obtained from recent race meetings have been found, … More 17 Jul 2014
Why The Horse Comes First at Hamilton Park
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted that tomorrow’s fixture at Hamilton Park will showcase the track’s support for the high standards of horse welfare in British Racing … More 16 Jul 2014
BHA appoints new Chief Medical Adviser
- Sports Physician Dr Jerry Hill appointed
- Member of FA Medical Committee and Senior Racecourse Medical Officer