The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Bangor-on-Dee’s ...

The BHA has confirmed changes to the programme of Novice and Maiden Flat races for 2025, as well as where things will remain ...

Work is underway to upgrade and modernise weighing room facilities at British racecourses. This is being overseen by a ...

British racing will always strive for the highest equine welfare standards and to reduce risk to its equine athletes. As new ...

Hosted by broadcaster Rishi Persad, the gala event will also crown the 2025 Employee of the Year, with special guest ...

Upon the completion of Julie Harrington’s term on 31 December 2024, the BHA’s current Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea ...

An initial handicap mark will often be the best performance figure that a horse has achieved in (what will usually be) three qualifying runs. If a horse has a performance figure of 70 on each of its ...

BHA handicappers aim to treat every horse fairly and strictly on the merit of its form, using good handicapping practice and always maintaining the highest level of integrity. We are available to ...

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 ...

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 ...