Racing Digital sits at the heart of British Racing. Find out more about our role and legacy
Weatherbys: 250 years of Tradition, Trust and Thoroughbred Expertise
Weatherbys has been a cornerstone of British racing and breeding since 1770, delivering professional services across racing and breeding administration, compliance, bloodstock management, data, digital platforms, genomics and finance. With deep industry knowledge and an unbroken lineage of service, Weatherbys remains one of the most trusted organisations in global horse racing. Its responsibilities range from administering racing under licence, to providing ownership registrations, processing entries and declarations, generating pre-race data and delivering financial services for the sport.
Beyond administration, Weatherbys has continually evolved, embracing modern technologies to improve efficiency and transparency. Today, they provide digital platforms, genomic testing, and data-driven solutions that underpin the sport’s integrity and performance.
The Backbone of British Horseracing: Weatherbys, the BHA and Racing Digital
British horseracing is one of the nation’s most historic and passionate sports. Behind the spectacle enjoyed by millions lies a sophisticated administrative and regulatory ecosystem built on centuries of expertise, modern governance, and forward-thinking digital transformation. At the heart of this ecosystem stand Weatherbys, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), and their joint venture, Racing Digital.
Together, Weatherbys, the BHA and Racing Digital form a powerful alliance that blends history, authority and innovation. Weatherbys provides centuries of trusted administration and stud‑book stewardship; the BHA ensures governance, welfare and integrity; and Racing Digital delivers the technological leap needed to safeguard the sport’s relevance and efficiency for generations to come.
For participants at every level, this partnership ensures British horseracing continues to thrive, rooted in heritage, strengthened by modern governance, and transformed by digital innovation.
In Racing. For Racing. We’re Racing Digital
The British Horseracing Authority: Supporting the industry through Governance, Integrity and Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority serves as the governing and regulatory body for horseracing in Great Britain. Formed in 2007, the BHA leads all aspects of the sport’s governance, including race planning, licensing, integrity services, rules enforcement, medical standards, racecourse regulation and welfare oversight. Its mission is to provide compelling racing while upholding the highest standards of fairness, equine welfare and participant wellbeing.
The BHA ensures racing remains both competitive and safe, producing fixtures and race programmes that work for participants while fostering the sport’s growth. It sets and enforces welfare standards from foal registration through training, racing and retirement, ensuring horses receive exceptional care throughout their lives. Acting as a unifying force, the BHA provides leadership that respects the rich traditions of the Turf while guiding the sport confidently into the future for racegoers, participants and stakeholders alike.
