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| Formation | 31 July 2007 |
| Type | Sport governing body Private company limited by guarantee[1] |
| Purpose | Horse racing |
| Headquarters | Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London, England, WC2A 1AN |
Region served | Great Britain |
Chair | Joe Saumarez Smith |
Chief Executive | Julie Harrington |
| Affiliations | International Federation of Horseracing Authorities |
| Website | www |
The British Horseracing Authority, also known as the BHA, is the regulatory authority for horse racing in Great Britain.
It was formed on 31 July 2007, after the merger of the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA).
Stated objectives are to: "provide the most compelling and attractive racing in the world; be seen as the world leader in race day regulation; ensure the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse; promote the best for the racehorse; and represent and promote the sport and the industry."
It is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. The BHA's current chair is Joe Saumarez Smith, who succeeded Annamarie Phelps in the role in June 2022.[2]
- ^ "BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY LIMITED overview". GOV.UK. Companies House. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Barber, Bill (1 June 2022). "Racing's leaders promise to collaborate as Joe Saumarez Smith becomes BHA chair". Racing Post. Retrieved 15 August 2022.