THREE BIG POINTS AT THE AMEX! 🙌

💬 Sally Jameson MP was right to highlight the risks of hiking taxes on online horseracing bets at Treasury oral questions today. We look forward to meeting Dan Tomlinson MP ahead of the Budget. #AxeTheRacingTax

Rachel Reeves confirms that online betting on British racing will be exempt from a tax rise and remain at 15%, reflecting the Government's recognition of the importance of horseracing as a treasured cultural asset. The BHA will now review the budget documentation and issue a

British horseracing welcomes the decision by the Government to spare the industry from any punishing increase in direct gambling taxation. Read the BHA's full response: britishhorseracing.com/press_releases… #AxeTheRacingTax

Dale Vince So when you were in League two sponsored by Sky Bet I take it you gave the sponsorship money back?

Delighted to be the other side of the Budget! Challenges still remain for British racing, but I'm proud to have been a part of axing the Racing Tax.

Still can't believe this happened. Budget's have already lost most elements of mystery but today was quite something!

What a disgrace that car is

At the Christmas Quiz tonight, I've learnt that LadBaby got the UK Xmas No1 five years running. How and why!?

Budget reflections The latest BHA Corporate Affairs blog looks back on the 2025 budget and assesses the lay of the political landscape now and looking ahead. britishhorseracing.com/budget-reflect…

Sensational game of arrows! Got a new favourite Darts player 🎯

"As has been demonstrated time and again, when our industry pulls together, it has a powerful voice." The BHA's Policy and Advocacy Manager Jack Barton reflects on the 2025 budget and looks forward to the new year in his latest blog: britishhorseracing.com/budget-reflect… #AxeTheRacingTax

🚨💙🤍 EXCLUSIVE: Brighton agree surprise deal to sign Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund, here we go! Permanent transfer agreed with #BHAFC and comeback imminent with medical to follow in next 48h. Pascal Gross, back to Brighton. 🔙

Actually buzzing

NEW: Racecourse annual attendances top 5m for first time since 2019, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year. 2025's full attendance returns confirm a number of positive trends for the sport: 🏇Flat racing (4.9%) and jump racing (4.5%) attendances both increase 📈Saturday attendances

Definitely time to revisit the student loan system.

Absolutely loved watching that. Jump racing at its best.

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We are aware of a high number of British-based racing professionals currently located in the Middle East. Please follow the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and register your presence 👇

The BHA has introduced a new Training Fees Credit Scheme that will see winning and runner-up owners in Grade 1 Chase and Hurdle races in March and April receive credits to be redeemed against the training fees of a new British-trained horse. Full details: britishhorseracing.com/press_releases…