British Horse Racing (BHA)

Lord Allen Takes the Reins as New BHA Chair

Lord Charles Allen has been officially named as the incoming chair of the British Horseracing Authority ( BHA ), succeeding Joe Saumarez Smith. The 67-year-old brings an ...

14 November 2024

Calls for Improved Stop-Race Protocol After Close Call

Following a narrowly avoided accident at Chelmsford on Saturday evening, racing professionals are urging for updates to the stop-race protocol. During the race, horses and ...

11 November 2024

ALG Stripped of Cesarewitch Win

Alphonse Le Grande , who narrowly claimed victory over Manxman by a nose in the £175,000 Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket on Saturday, has been disqualified after his jockey, ...

16 October 2024

Cesarewitch Debacle: Controversial Finish Leaves Crisford Disheartened

Simon Crisford expressed feelings of being "slightly robbed" after Manxman narrowly lost in a contentious finish at the Cesarewitch in Newmarket on Saturday. Alphonse Le Grand ...

14 October 2024

Saturday tips for a strong Group Two contest

Ross expresses some disappointment with the field for this year’s Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes, typically a strong Group Two contest. Powerful Glory Powerful Glory is ...

20 September 2024

Ed Dunlop wants a review of the rules

Ed Dunlop is seeking a review of the rules following a 12-month disqualification imposed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after a metabolite of cocaine was detected ...

Cheltenham Tragedy

On November 17, during five races at Cheltenham Racecourse, three out of 40 participating horses tragically lost their lives. This heartbreaking incident evoked strong ...

26 November 2024

Jockey Wins Appeal Over Strange Ban

The Appeal Process Last month’s dead-heat finish at Kempton , involving just two strides and a split-second decision, was dissected thoroughly before the British Horseracing ...

09 September 2024

What is Steeplechase Horse Racing

Steeplechase and point-to-point racing, while sharing similarities, have distinct differences. Steeplechase is considered professional, overseen by the British Horse Racing ...