Industry News
Industry News
30 March 2026
Final three fixtures of Cheltenham Racecourse’s season cancelled
Decision taken to allow drainage systems to be upgraded
30 March 2026
Hamilton unveils £1.74m prize money for 2026
Record-breaking co-incides with 100 years of racing
26 March 2026
York launch their 2026 owners's guide
A record investment of £12.5m across the 18-day season
23 March 2026
New episode of The BHA Podcast now available
Issue 15 includes details on the Training Fees Credit Scheme
19 March 2026
BHA launches Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
All in the Race Strategy launched with ethnicity research
02 March 2026
BHA revamps RaceWISE
Integrity concerns can now be reported via WhatsApp and text message
25 February 2026
Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award winners crowned
Stars gathered for the ceremony celebrating racing’s workforce
24 February 2026
2025 Prize Money Totals Confirmed
Racehorse owners added £26.8 million to prize money through entry fees
11 February 2026
Racing Digital in 2026
An update on Racing Digital from of Robert Glenister, Chief Operating Officer at Racing Digital
09 February 2026
Racegoers Club column: Gold Cup could be race for the ages
Dos history beckon in the blue ribband event?
23 January 2026
Racing Welfare unveil two flagship fundraising events for 2026
Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge and the return of Racing Come Dancing highlight the year
21 January 2026
Rider Development Pathway introduced
Enhancements to quality of coaching and support career progression of riders within British racing introduced
15 January 2026
Racecourse Annual Attendances Top 5 Million for First Time Since 2019
5,031,640 people visited a British racecourse in 2025, an increase of 4.8%
14 January 2026
Randox Grand National to become a 72-hour declaration race in 2026
72 hour declarations for big race and and earlier start time for the fixture
07 January 2026
Racegoers Club: Kempton gives food for thought
A race to remember - but is the cliock ticking on Kempton?
05 January 2026
Entry, scratchings and weights dates for Cheltenham and Aintree
Dates for your diary
17 December 2025
ROA helps raise £38,000 for Racing Welfare
Items for the Bid to Give initiative and fundraising at the Awards contributed to the total
11 December 2025
ROA Response - BHA confirms 2026 industry fees
The ROA will continue to review the factors informing these fees, engage constructively with the BHA, and monitor the impact on owners.
10 December 2025
Racegoers Club: My festival schedule shake up
A four-day Festival ending on a Saturday comes under consideration













