The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional afternoon All-Weather fixture at Southwell on Sunday 4 January 2026, in light of the forecast for cold weather over the coming days.

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

BHA CEO Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot for the final episode of the year to reflect on an extraordinary 12 months for British racing. Spotify: Episode 12 Apple Podcasts: Episode 12 Amazon ...

The following is the latest in a series of blog posts which set out the work of the BHA corporate affairs department, working alongside industry colleagues. This edition sets out reflections on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BHA handicappers aim to treat every horse fairly and strictly on the merit of its form, using good handicapping practice and always maintaining the highest level of integrity. We are available to ...

I am a Racecourse Judge; we record and provide the full result of the races, working closely with a team of highly skilled photo-finish operators. It is an on-course role. We also monitor the Owners ...