Cheltenham Racecourse and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have announced that the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at ...

Nominations open today for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), sponsored by Godolphin. With £128,500 in prize money to be won across six categories, the awards shine a spotlight on ...

Newbury MP Lee Dillon, Deputy Speaker Caroline Noakes MP, Baroness Dido Harding, and Shadow Gambling Minister Louie French MP ...

The main role of the BHA’s Board is to provide strategic leadership and direction. The Board is comprised of ten Directors and meets eight times per year. At the BHA Board meeting in January 2020, it ...

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 ...

On the Flat, minimum values will be increased in 2026, with all Open novice and maiden races run for at least £10k (12k for stayers) and Restricted novice and maiden races run for a minimum of £8k ...

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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 ...

Award winners Tyla Macfarlane (Andrew Balding), Ivo Thomas (Tweenhills), Kelly Stevens (Littleton Stud) and Sally Lyons ...

The table below illustrates the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings on the Flat from 2005 onwards. Each year shows the top rated performer in each distance category.

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 ...