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
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
