This change, which has been supported by the NTF’s Equine Welfare Panel and the BHA’s veterinary group, will come into effect ...

With the current strategy coming to its conclusion at the end of 2025, a structural refresh of the board will allow the new members to help shape and drive the sport’s strategy going forward. The ...

Like any sport or activity involving horses, horseracing carries inherent risks. Despite extensive safety measures and ongoing work to minimise risk, incidents involving equine injuries can occur.

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Horseracing in Britain is among the world’s best regulated animal activities. Responsibility for the care of our animals rests with everyone in the sport. From the people who independently govern and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An initial handicap mark will often be the best performance figure that a horse has achieved in (what will usually be) three qualifying runs. If a horse has a performance figure of 70 on each of its ...

Raceday Operations are managed by BHA’s “raceday team” who carry out the various functions necessary to ensure the smooth conduct of racing. Office based functions include the administration of the ...

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