Lingfield Turf races on 26 August transferred to All Weather
Following 32mm of rain in the last 24 hours, the going at Lingfield Park has changed to heavy, with standing water in some places. With more rain forecast in the lead-up to racing, the British Horseracing … More 25 Aug 2015
BHA confirms details of two new Mares’ Listed Steeple Chases for 2015/16 season
Races to be staged at Carlisle on 29 November 2015 and Huntingdon on 25 February 2016 over 2m 4f Both races to offer at least £30,000 in prize money Addition of races part of ongoing enhancement of … More 19 Aug 2015
Horseracing Bettors Forum members announced
Following an extensive recruitment process, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with inaugural Chair Simon Rowlands, have announced the members who will comprise the first Horseracing … More 17 Aug 2015
BHA publishes findings of internal investigation relating to Speculative Bid incident
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it has concluded its internal investigation into the course of events surrounding the Gigaset International Stakes at Ascot on 25 July, … More 13 Aug 2015
British Horseracing’s 2016 Fixture List published
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the Fixture List for 2016, with a total of 1,482 fixtures programmed. The headline elements of the Fixture List are: A total of 1,482 fixtures … More 13 Aug 2015
Statement regarding British Racing’s 2016 Fixture List
British Horseracing’s 2016 Fixture List will be published tomorrow. Ahead of its publication, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the BHA, has made the following statement: “2016 will be a year of consolidation … More 12 Aug 2015
BHA announces extension to the Reserves deadline
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced an extension to the cut-off time that Reserves may be brought into a race. Effective from 5 October 2015, the cut-off time for Reserves moves … More 12 Aug 2015
Chelmsford City 7f races altered to 6f for 17 & 22 August fixtures
Race alterations 17 and 22 August Work to be completed in time for 3 September fixture Chelmsford City Racecourse has today cancelled three seven furlong races programmed for 17 and 22 August as the … More 6 Aug 2015
BHA statement regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified
In relation to the Disciplinary Panel’s decision not to approve an application from Matthew Hopkins to work in a licensed racing stable shortly after being disqualified for three years, and a … More 5 Aug 2015
Reasons of the Disciplinary Panel regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 June 2015 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Matthew Hopkins, a former holder of an Apprentice Jockey’s licence, had … More 5 Aug 2015
BHA appoints Richard Wayman as Chief Operating Officer
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announces that it has appointed Richard Wayman as Chief Operating Officer, filling a key new position – initially publicised as Director of Racing and … More 28 Jul 2015
Mares’ Jump programme receives further boosts
Following the announcement that a Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle has been added to The Cheltenham Festival, the BHA has today outlined further enhancements to the mares’ programme, both in the short and … More 23 Jul 2015
