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BHA Board decision regarding a licence application by Golden Mile Racing Limited

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today (1 April) confirmed that a racecourse licence will not be granted to Golden Mile Racing Limited (GMRL), the new company formed to operate … More 1 Apr 2026

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Deadlines set for upgrading weighing room facilities

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today confirmed the introduction of mandatory completion deadlines for all racecourses to have upgraded their weighing room facilities. This follows a meeting … More 21 May 2025

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• Racecourse

Plans agreed to improve and modernise weighing room facilities

Weighing rooms are to be upgraded as part of a long-term programme of improvement works to modernise and future-proof facilities across all British racecourses.A cross-industry group of jockeys, racecourses … More 23 Nov 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse

Windsor fixture on Monday 12 July abandoned, Lingfield Park AW fixture added

Following recent heavy rain, the Windsor Racecourse Executive, in conjunction with the BHA’s Racecourse Inspectorate, has abandoned its next fixture on Monday 12 July. In response, the BHA has programmed … More 6 Jul 2021

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Updated COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures for fixtures from 17 May

As confirmed earlier this week, the BHA is now able to share the revised COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures that will apply at race meetings in Great Britain from Monday 17 May and until further … More 14 May 2021

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures,
• Welfare

Plans to get owners back on track from 29 March

Planning is underway to welcome back owners to racecourses in England and Scotland from Monday 29 March, in line with government roadmaps for easing lockdown restrictions. Racecourse attendance has … More 22 Mar 2021

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• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

British Racing confirms return of amateurs and owners in line with the UK Government’s roadmap for England, and further details of the 2021 Fixture List

Following the publication on Monday 22 February 2021 of the UK Government’s plan (The Plan) to ease lockdown restrictions in England the industry Covid-19 group has carefully studied the implications … More 26 Feb 2021

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Owner update: attending race meetings under tier system in England

From Wednesday 2 December, a limited number of spectators will be allowed to attend race meetings in some areas of England, in line with the latest guidance from the UK Government. Owners will be able … More 30 Nov 2020

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• Racecourse

British horseracing welcomes return of spectators

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British horseracing have welcomed the government’s … More 23 Nov 2020

• BHA Features,
• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse

Jump racing returns to Southwell from 13 November

Joint press release Work completed following detailed statistical analysis of chase and hurdle courses and horse-related factors Four key recommendations published to modify existing fences and make … More 6 Nov 2020

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• Racecourse,
• Welfare

Behind Closed Doors protocols update and reminders

The BHA regularly reviews and updates the Guidelines and Operating Procedures for behind closed doors racing, to reflect any recent developments, improve and simplify our processes, and provide clarity … More 27 Oct 2020

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• Racecourse

COVID-19 update: face coverings to be mandatory at British race fixtures

From Monday 26 October, all attendees at behind closed doors race fixtures will be required to wear a face covering at all times while at the racecourse. Face coverings (i.e. non-medical face coverings) … More 22 Oct 2020

• BHA Features,
• Racecourse