“Challenge Accepted” as popular Challenger Series returns for second season
As the 2016/17 jump season begins to hot up, racing tomorrow at Worcester sees the return of the popular “Challenger Series”. The Challenger Series was launched in the 2015/16 jumps season as a … More 18 Oct 2016
Judges announced for the 2017 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Four new judges join the judging panel. Five weeks to go until nominations close on Wednesday 16 November 2016. The twelve judges that make up the panel form an integral part of the prestigious Godolphin … More 18 Oct 2016
British Horseracing Authority and Racing Welfare support World Mental Health Day
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Racing Welfare are working with Chelmsford City Racecourse and Totepool to support World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October. Racing … More 9 Oct 2016
Ayr, 6 October: Two races abandoned – new races programmed
Recent heavy rain has left the round course at Ayr waterlogged around the 8f and 10f starts. Therefore, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has abandoned two races at Ayr’s next fixture, Thursday, … More 30 Sep 2016
Drones cleared for use on racecourses by the British Horseracing Authority
Following a review of an incident that took place at Newmarket Racecourse in July 2016, which was the subject of a Stewards Inquiry, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced today that it is … More 30 Sep 2016
Result of an enquiry (J Noseda) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 29 September
Jeremy Noseda 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 29 September 2016 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from LIBRISA BREEZE, trained … More 29 Sep 2016
BHA to make changes to disciplinary panels and regulatory functions to generate greater confidence among racing’s participants and stakeholders.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to its Disciplinary Panels and regulatory functions following publication of Christopher Quinlan QC’s review of its Disciplinary … More 29 Sep 2016
BHA confirms changes to the organisation of its regulatory and integrity functions
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the following staff changes: Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer Jamie has been appointed as the BHA’s Chief Regulatory Officer, effective … More 29 Sep 2016
COLOURS AUCTION ENTERS FINAL 24 HOURS
Just over 24 hours remain in the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Colours Auction and prospective buyers are encouraged not to miss their opportunity to secure one of the six sets of iconic silks … More 22 Sep 2016
BHA to implement alterations to Flat Weight-For-Age Scale
Adjustments to Flat Weight-For-Age Scale to be implemented across Europe from 2017 BHA carried out year-long consultation and analysis of over 90,000 runners over six years as integral part of decision-making … More 22 Sep 2016
European Pattern Committee Press Release: Alterations published to the Weight For Age Scale
New Weight For Age Scale to be implemented across Europe from 2017 Robust statistical analysis spanning six years shows that three-year-olds have a higher strike rate than older horses, which is particularly … More 22 Sep 2016
Posted on behalf of Racing Together: Racing to School to take forward community engagement work of Racing Together
The education charity Racing School (previously known as the British Horseracing Education Standards Trust – BHEST) will from next month take on the objectives of Racing Together – the umbrella … More 16 Sep 2016
