British Horseracing Authority News

15 Oct 2025
Applications are now open for this startup scouting program in advance of the "Future of Racing" summit, which takes place at York Racecourse in February 2026.
12 Jan 2024
Julie Harrington, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing authority, issued a statement in regard to a Parliamentary debate taking place on 26 February to consider the implementation of financial risk checks for bettors.
22 Feb 2021
In regards to the government’s announcement of a roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions, the British Horseracing Authority is backing the decisions.
8 Dec 2020
The British Horseracing Authority welcomes the announcement from the Sports Minister that the government is to look again at the timetable for reviewing the Horserace Betting Levy.
29 Sep 2020
Philip Freedman is a lifelong owner and breeder and has held senior positions within racing administration for over 20 years, most recently on the sport’s tripartite Member’s Committee as the Chair of the Horsemen’s Group.
22 Sep 2020
The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horse racing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living.
23 May 2020
The British Horseracing Authority worked with racecourses and representatives of trainers, jockeys and staff to adapt a normal race meeting, provide medical screening for all attendees in advance.
11 May 2020
This will take place from Monday, 1 June at the earliest. Until this time, it says, restrictions currently in place around such events will continue.
15 Apr 2020
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision today by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority.
16 Mar 2020
The race meetings at Taunton and Wetherby on Tuesday will be the first in England to take place behind closed doors, following the approach taken at Kelso this afternoon.
8 Aug 2017
Held at the Olympia Conference Centre in London from 12-15 September, this year's event is the second incarnation of the world's largest international sports and betting trade conference.
17 Feb 2017
The company has reached an agreement with British racing under the ABP model, and will maintain a funding relationship with the sport until 31 March 2019.
20 Oct 2016
The company signed a three-year deal to voluntarily fund British racing, receiving the ability to negotiate sponsorships.
16 Dec 2011
British jockeys found guilty of corruption after British Horseracing Authority probe.
31 Oct 2011
Deadline for parties to agree British horse racing levy deal is midnight tonight.
16 Feb 2011
British government announces outcome of racing levy stand off, increasing the levy to 10.75%.