Industry News

Industry News

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

23 December 2025

Update on Jockey fees

A 3.5% increase from 1 January 2026 has been approved

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

01 December 2025

Prize money at Ascot to reach record £19.4m

Increases for 2026 spread across the programme

26 November 2025

ROA response to the Chancellor’s decision to retain current betting tax on racing

British Racing welcomes Government decision to carve horseracing out of betting tax rises

19 November 2025

Racegoers Club: Bucket list item ticked!

Del Mar's Breeders' Cup offering puts on a great show