The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is expanding its world-leading equine Anti-Doping programme to include testing for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breaches of the Rules of Racing which happen on a raceday are usually dealt with at a Stewards Enquiry. Participants wishing to appeal the Stewards’ decision can request that their case is heard by ...

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 ...