Overview

• Following a lengthy July 28 meeting, the BHA board officially confirmed Charles Allen will assume the chair role on September 1
• Board members endorsed a governance overhaul to replace member-nominated directors with a fully independent board and a unified executive
• Major stakeholders including the Racecourse Association, Racehorse Owners Association and licensed personnel submitted formal responses during Allen’s consultation
• The Jockey Club publicly backed the reforms while the ROA voiced concerns over implementation costs and racecourse fixture and media rights
• BHA now enters a transitional phase to nominate experienced industry directors for member ratification and strengthen governance stability