British Horseracing Authority

We are devastated to announce the sudden loss of our colleague, Gary Coyle.

Gary has been a pivotal member of our bet monitoring and investigation function, in his role as the BHA’s designated Betting Analyst, for more than 15 years.

He dedicated his working life to racing – the sport he was passionate about – and we will miss him immensely.

This has been very difficult news to process. Our focus is on providing the necessary support for Gary’s family, friends and colleagues.

ℹ️ In the latest blog from the BHA's Corporate Affairs team, Policy & Advocacy Manager Jack Barton reflects on the Gambling Commission Board’s decision to not (yet at least) sign off on state-mandated affordability checks, the evaluation of the Gambling White Paper, the APPG for Gambling Reform’s latest report and the potential for change at the top of the Labour Party.

Read his full update: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/new-blog-affordability-checks-gambling-white-paper-and-the-appg-for-gambling-reforms-latest-report/

🎧 The BHA Podcast – Benvenuto Cellini Non-Runner Derby Debate

BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot to explain what happened at the start of the world's most famous flat race at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday.

Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/bhapodcast

"What happens if a horse rears when the stalls open? Will they be declared a non-runner?"

Non-runners at the start: This blog post answers a number of the concerns and questions raised following the incident at the start of the Derby.

Read more: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/non-runners-at-the-start

Congratulations to connections of Kingofthefrontier, who became the first GB Pointing Bonus Scheme winner following his success at Southwell yesterday.

The Scheme – one of several measures introduced in conjunction with the 2026 Fixture List – rewards the winners of selected Point-to-Point races that go on to win a developmental race under Rules.

It is designed to help enhance the pipeline of quality horses progressing to race under Rules and strengthen Point-to-Points as a development ground for those horses.

Further details of the Scheme, and others introduced last year to support our overarching aim of growing the number of horses being bred, trained and raced in Britain, can be found here:https://media.britishhorseracing.com/bha/Fixture_List/2026_Headline_Measures.pdf

🏆 WINNER! 🏆

Kingofthefrontier (GB) has become the first horse to trigger the new GB Pointing Bonus Scheme, earning a £25,000 bonus as a British-bred graduate of the GB Pointing field.

Trained by Yorkshire-based John Dawson, Kingofthefrontier won his GB Pointing Bonus Young Horse Maiden on debut at Charm Park in March 2026 for point-to-point keeper Cherry Coward before progressing under Rules.

Congratulations to all connections on this landmark achievement! 👏