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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board decision regarding a licence application by Golden Mile Racing Limited

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today (1 April) confirmed that a racecourse licence will not be granted to Golden Mile Racing Limited (GMRL), the new company formed to operate … More 1 Apr 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Statement from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ CEO Brant Dunshea following Government update on Levy review

Following the publication this morning of a Written Ministerial Statement on the conclusion of the 2024 Horserace Betting Levy Review, British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Brant Dunshea has … More 25 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features

Helen Bryce appointed ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ General Counsel

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has confirmed that Helen Bryce has been appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective from 1 August 2026. Helen will oversee all legal, compliance, … More 25 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Governance

High Value Developmental Races continue to support British racing and breeding

76 High Value Developmental Races scheduled in 2026 Over £2.8 million in prize money available across the programme Full schedule of races here. High Value Developmental Races on the Flat will continue … More 24 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

All in the Race: British Horseracing Authority launches new cross-industry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and publishes ethnicity research

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced the launch of All in the Race, a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy designed to ensure British racing is an inclusive, safe and … More 19 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Education/Training,
• Governance

Racing Together Community Week set for 18-24th May

Image: Newbury Racecourse Clerk of the Course, George Hill ISSUED ON BEHALF OF RACING TOGETHER Racing Together Community Week, British racing’s national week of employee volunteering, will take place … More 18 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Grassroots

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding the starts of Cheltenham Festival races

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed that a full review will take place into the starts of races at the Cheltenham Festival following its conclusion. Following several false starts … More 12 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features

New cameras provide major upgrade to photo finish images on British racecourses

British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) judges will now have access to improved photo finish images following the introduction of ultra high-resolution camera technology. Lynx photo finish cameras capture … More 9 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Integrity

Innovative ‘Training Fees Credit Scheme’ introduced to provide boost to ownership of quality Jumps horses

Scheme to provide £20,000 credit to winning owners of Grade 1 Chase and Hurdle races to use towards training fees of a new British-trained horse Runners-up in same races to receive £10,000 credit … More 6 Mar 2026

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Brant Dunshea appointed ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive Officer, with David Jones confirmed Interim Chair

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has confirmed the permanent appointment of Brant Dunshea as Chief Executive Officer. Brant has been leading the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ in an acting capacity since December 2024 following … More 5 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Governance

Statement: Lord Allen

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ regrets to announce that Lord (Charles) Allen has resigned as Chair. Lord Allen had been nominated as Chair late in 2024 after a search. He took up his post in September … More 3 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Governance

RaceWISE strengthened with anonymous WhatsApp and text messaging

Integrity concerns can now be reported via WhatsApp and text message Secure two-way chat improves sharing of information and intelligence Partnership with RealResponse aims to reduce barriers to reporting … More 2 Mar 2026

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Integrity,
• Welfare