CHANGES TO ‘TOTTING-UP’ SYSTEM AGREED
The British Horseracing Authority has agreed to amend the ‘Totting-Up’ system, following extensive consultation with the Professional Jockeys Association. The amendments, which will be introduced … More 8 Dec 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING SUPPORTS TICKETS FOR TROOPS
· Britain’s racecourses pledge over 30,000 of free entry tickets to our soldiers, sailors and airmen · Children under 16 go FREE to Britain’s racecourses, so Troops can enjoy family day at the … More 1 Dec 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING GOES GOURMET!
The British Horseracing Authority partners with the Gourmet Society to bring exclusive half-price racing offer to the table The British Horseracing Authority has teamed up with top dining brand, … More 26 Nov 2009
ENHANCED SUITABILITY CRITERIA INTRODUCED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
Enhanced suitability criteria introduced for all participants• Implementation in time for trainers’ licence renewals at the end of January• Jockeys and owners to follow later in 2010 The British … More 26 Nov 2009
DATES CONFIRMED FOR STUD & STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2010
• Godolphin increases prize money to £120,000• Award dates and nomination period announced today It has today been announced that the prize fund for the Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2010 has been … More 24 Nov 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMPLETES WETHERBY REVIEW
Following the regrettable events at Wetherby on 14th October 2009, the British Horseracing Authority Racecourse Department has reviewed reports submitted by the Authority’s Course Inspectorate, its … More 23 Oct 2009
ALL TO PLAY FOR IN HANDS AND HEELS APPRENTICE SERIES FINAL AT DONCASTER ON FRIDAY
David Kenny is just four points ahead of Debra England going in the final of the Hands and Heels Apprentice Series this Friday at Doncaster. The two apprentices have been battling at the top of the … More 22 Oct 2009
RACING’S ORDER OF MERIT PROVES ITS WORTH
BRITISH horse racing’s £100,000 ‘Racing for Change’ Order of Merit launches for the sixth jump racing season at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday 24 October. Now organised by Racing Enterprises … More 20 Oct 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING WHIP DESIGN
The British Horseracing Authority has announced that a modified whip will be made available to British jockeys over the next few months. The new whips will initially be made available to flat jockeys, … More 16 Oct 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO WETHERBY MEETING
Thursday 15th October, for immediate release Paul Struthers, Media Relations Manager for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “We have worked very closely with the team at Wetherby throughout … More 15 Oct 2009
SPEAKER SYSTEM INTRODUCED FOR ALL JUMPS STARTS
Tuesday 13th October, for immediate release SPEAKER SYSTEM INTRODUCED FOR ALL JUMPS STARTS From Tuesday 13th October 2009, a portable Public Address system will be used by starters for all jumps races. … More 13 Oct 2009
REMOUNTING TO BE BANNED FROM 2ND NOVEMBER 2009
Tuesday 7th October, for immediate release REMOUNTING TO BE BANNED FROM 2nd NOVEMBER 2009 The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed that from 2nd November 2009 the remounting of horses after the … More 13 Oct 2009
