Horse Racing News
The latest British Horseracing Authority announcements, fixture changes and industry news.
BHA Announces New Jump Racing Starting Procedures Starting 5 October
The BHA is introducing new starting procedures for Jump racing from 5 October, featuring a designated start area and a mandatory walking pace approach.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Announces Key Changes to Jump Pattern for 2026/27 Season
The BHA has revealed upgrades to the Premier Handicap programme and new flexible scheduling for Chasing Excellence races ahead of the 2026/27 Jump season.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Updates to October Jump Racing Programme
The BHA has announced schedule adjustments for October Jump fixtures due to dry weather, affecting meetings at Chepstow, Ludlow, Worcester, and Ffos Las.
By Good Racing Guide
Michael Harris Appointed New BHA Steeplechase Team Leader
The BHA has appointed Michael Harris as the new Chase Team Leader, a role that includes setting the weights for the Randox Grand National.
By Good Racing Guide
Andrew Morris Appointed as Racing and Industry Relations Director at The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club has appointed Andrew Morris as its new Racing and Industry Relations Director, succeeding the long-serving Richard Norris.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms All-Hurdle Race Card at Plumpton on 20 September
The BHA has replaced two Steeple Chases at Plumpton on 20 September with Hurdle and NHF races to manage ground conditions amid extreme dry weather.
By Good Racing Guide
British Racing Partners with Royal Foundation for New BHA Suicide Prevention Toolkit
British racing has partnered with the Royal Foundation to implement the new 'On Your Side' suicide prevention toolkit across the industry.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Transfer of Two Chelmsford City Fixtures to Southwell
The BHA has confirmed that two evening race fixtures scheduled for 8 and 15 October 2026 have been moved from Chelmsford City to Southwell.
By Good Racing Guide
Nominations Open for 2027 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards with £128,500 Prize Pot
Nominations are open for the 2027 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, featuring a £128,500 prize fund and a ceremony at York Racecourse in February.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Publishes 2027 Fixture List Featuring 1,440 Racedays
The BHA has released the 2027 fixture list, featuring 1,440 scheduled meetings and 52 Premier Racedays to support industry growth and investment.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Fixture Transfer from Uttoxeter to Sedgefield
The BHA has transferred the 9 September Uttoxeter fixture to Sedgefield due to insufficient rainfall and a shortage of irrigation water at the original venue.
By Good Racing Guide
Warwick Racecourse to Host Farmers Day in Aid of FCN
Warwick Racecourse will hold a Farmers Day on 11th November 2026, featuring racing and fundraising to support the vital work of The Farming Community Network.
By Good Racing Guide
Aintree Racecourse Announces Little Lights Baby Hospice as Halloween Partner
Aintree Racecourse partners with Little Lights Baby Hospice for its Halloween Family Fun Day on 25th October, featuring racing and family entertainment.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Lifting of Temporary Equine Influenza Restrictions
The BHA has lifted temporary restrictions on horses from non-licensed premises entering racecourses following a decline in equine influenza cases.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Surface Transfer for Lingfield Park Fixture
The BHA has moved Lingfield Park's 1 September fixture to the All-Weather surface due to ongoing turf watering challenges.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Fixture Transfers for Chelmsford City and Bath
The BHA has announced the transfer of race fixtures from Chelmsford City and Bath to Southwell and Wolverhampton due to ongoing dry weather conditions.
By Good Racing Guide
Diverse Line-up Set for 355th Running of the Newmarket Town Plate with The Jockey Club
A diverse field of amateur riders prepares for the 355th Newmarket Town Plate, a historic race hosted by The Jockey Club this Saturday.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Surface Switch for Upcoming Lingfield Park Fixtures
The BHA has announced that Lingfield Park fixtures on 22 and 25 August are switching to the All-Weather track due to continued dry weather forecasts.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Adjusted Start Time for Salisbury Fixture Due to Heat
The BHA has rescheduled Salisbury's fixture on 13 August to a later time to ensure equine and human welfare during warm weather.
By Good Racing Guide
BHA Confirms Venue and Surface Transfer for Bath Fixture
The BHA has announced that the Bath fixture on 15 August will transfer to Lingfield Park's All-Weather track due to ongoing dry weather conditions.
By Good Racing Guide