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The BHA launches refreshed website

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today re-launched its website www.britishhorseracing.com to become simpler and more user-friendly. The site has been re-designed in order to make it easier … More 4 Sep 2017

• BHA Features

Details announced on consultation around the future of Stewarding

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today launched further details of its formal industry consultation regarding the future model for racecourse stewarding in Britain. The aim is to gather views … More 31 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Major measures to tackle non-runners announced following industry consultation and review

• Consultation and data analysis results in 10 recommendations which have been approved by BHA Board
• Measures designed to alter behaviour in trainers with high non-runner rates and address … More 16 Aug 2017

• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Minimum ratings for Group and Grade 1 races introduced

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) and Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) have today announced the introduction of minimum rating criteria for all Group 1 races other than those restricted to two-years-old. … More 14 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Diversity in Racing Steering Group established

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today provided an update regarding its ongoing discussions with racing’s stakeholders on diversity in the sport. This principally follows the publication … More 9 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Clear progression pathways and greater incentives to run form core recommendations of Novices’ Chases review

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today published a series of recommendations made by a dedicated working group who were tasked with reviewing the Novice Chase system. Their specific objective … More 8 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Diversity in Racing Steering Group established

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today provided an update regarding its ongoing discussions with racing’s stakeholders on diversity in the sport. This principally follows the publication … More 8 Aug 2017

• Education/Training,
• Financial/Political,
• Grassroots

Many Clouds honoured as BHA’s Jump Pattern Committee announces race upgrades for 2017/18

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA)’s Jump Pattern Committee has today announced a number of upgrades to British Jump Pattern and Listed races for the 2017/18 season. Aintree’s Listed Chase … More 8 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Grassroots,
• Racecourse

British Horseracing Authority reaches 10th anniversary

Ten years ago today (31 July), the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) took over the reins of British horseracing’s governance and regulation. A decade of sporting action, business change, progress … More 8 Aug 2017

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political

Plus 10 celebrates £10 million payout

The Plus 10 bonus scheme today celebrated paying out £10 million worth of bonus prize money after Jousi, trained by Hugo Palmer, won the opening race at Ascot. The filly by Dubawi, who has sired the … More 28 Jul 2017

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political,
• Grassroots

Statement from BHA Chief Executive Nick Rust regarding Great Yarmouth incident

Nick Rust has issued the following statement regarding the incident at Great Yarmouth racecourse: “The BHA is progressing the investigation regarding Mandarin Princess following the incident at Yarmouth … More 28 Jul 2017

• Integrity,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Martin Fewell appointed as BHA Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has made an appointment to the new role of Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs. Martin Fewell will join the BHA from the Metropolitan Police where … More 28 Jul 2017