In the latest episode of the BHA Podcast, host Nick Lightfoot is joined by Richard Wayman and Tom Byrne who reflect on a busy ...

To recap, independent modelling commissioned by the BHA was received by the late spring. It demonstrated that a harmonised ...

Following a review of their performance running against horses in higher Bands, it has also been agreed that the allowances ...

Great British Racing (GBR) are looking to recruit a Welfare Communications Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator to join GBR’s Consumer Communications and PR team and ...

The BHA Board has agreed that both participant and racecourse fees will increase by 3.9% in 2026. As always, we are sincerely grateful for the support of those who own, train, ride and look after our ...

A change has been made to the Rules of Racing which will prevent horses from running in handicap races from 15lbs or more out of the weights, which will come into effect across all Flat and Jump ...

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Carlisle’s fixture on Sunday 14 December have been abandoned and replaced by two ...

The Chasing Excellence initiative, launched this season to enhance opportunities for Britain’s novice chasers, reached an encouraging milestone on Saturday when the Nicky Henderson-trained Lulamba ...

The British Horseracing Authority Jockey Coaching Programme (JCP) provides all Apprentice and Conditional Jockeys with the support of a qualified professional Jockey Coach. The Programme, managed by ...

Welcome to the BHA’s Guide to Handicapping. Here you will find all you need to understand how handicapping works in British racing. If you do not find what you are looking for, please feel free to ...

Racing is everyone’s sport: Our vision is for racing to be a diverse and inclusive sport in which everyone can achieve their potential and where fans from all communities feel welcome. British ...

Races restricted to horses that have never won a race under that specific code – that is, on the Flat or over hurdles. Open to maidens but also to winners of either one or two races. The winners ...