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

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

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 ...

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Welcome to our new website! Like any new website you might come across things that need fixing, please let us know and we will get these resolved as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we would love ...

I am a Racecourse Judge; we record and provide the full result of the races, working closely with a team of highly skilled photo-finish operators. It is an on-course role. We also monitor the Owners ...

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a new Rule to prevent horses from running in a handicap race from ...

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 ...

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 ...

The British Horseracing Authority (the “BHA”), in line with its values, is committed to the highest standards of integrity, credibility and accountability. This policy outlines the procedure by which ...

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.