Graeme Smith

Family, racing, golf, etc. BHA Handicapper; team leader for 2yos and all races at short of 1m. All views (few of them expressed on here!) my own.

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

Two-year-old ratings were published yesterday for the first time in 2026 ahead of the opening nurseries of the season next week.

317 2yos have received an official rating, with Norfolk Stakes winner Orthodox the highest rated on 110.

Ratings database: https://t.co/6UuUTLks4T

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

A notable intervention from @jranoyes who previously advocated for the introduction of affordability checks but now supports the BHA's calls to pause the implementation of this policy given changes in market conditions and concerns around the impact that the policy will have on the British horseracing industry.

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

✍️ Show your opposition to affordability checks by writing to your MP here: https://t.co/EeSAiiifN2

#BackBritishRacing #SaveOurBets

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@YorkshireRacing @Beverley_Races And Attraction, who won 5 Group 1s including the 1000 Guineas and Irish 1000 Guineas

[Ascot Racecourse @Ascot]

We are delighted to announce the ‘British Midsummer Bonus’ in partnership with @Goodwood_Races and @yorkracecourse.
The scheme offers up to £1 million in bonuses for connections of intercontinental runners across the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, and the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, with run-on bonuses then available for the Juddmonte International at York.
More details available here: https://t.co/nW7HQa9lKX
#Ascot

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@davidjohnsonTF @paulfergusonJTF I did some work on a proposal for that 3 or 4 years ago but little appetite within the industry I'm afraid

[Hexham Racecourse @HexhamRaces]

With the aim of supporting Owners, Trainers, Jockeys & Stable Staff, we are pleased to announce for the remainder of 2024 we won’t be running a Hurdle or Chase below £9,000. All Bumpers will be run at £6,500.

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@Hkearns98 Have sent u a DM Harry.

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

Unbelievably, another exciting opportunity to join the @BHAHorseracing handicapping team. What better way to put your analytical skills to the test? We're a friendly and supportive team and this role provides excellent access to our wonderful sport. Retweets appreciated

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

🗣️ Handicapper - BHA

Your experience is likely to have come from working in a similar analytical environment, coupled with a sound understanding of horseracing.

More Info: ➡️ https://t.co/ZhWbiIgCVZ

#Jobs

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

On Tuesday, two-year-old ratings were published for the first time this year ahead of the opening Nurseries of the season on Saturday 6 July

259 two-year-olds have been given a handicap mark and the full ratings can be viewed here 👇

https://t.co/6UuUTLks4T

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@peter0537 @BHAHorseracing Hi again Peter. This should now be fixed.

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

A rare and exciting opportunity to join the @BHAHorseracing Handicapping team. What better way to put your analytical skills to the test? We're a friendly and supportive team and this role provides excellent access to our wonderful sport. Retweets welcome https://t.co/GRiWCTFkd9

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@peter0537 @BHAHorseracing Hi Peter. Sorry to hear that. I've flagged this and it's being looked into.

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@timdennis123 @BHAHorseracing I tend not to be involved in recruitment but from what I know I don't recognise the above at all. Anyway, as the advert says, we want to work with the best people whatever their background may be

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

For races run from 1 April 2023, Flat horses that win on their second start will be eligible for a handicap rating to run in a Class 5 or 6 handicap race

BHA Handicapper Graeme Smith explains more about this new rule 👇

https://t.co/RD1x7QLEDK

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

From 1 April, Flat horses that win on their second start will be eligible for a handicap rating to run in a Class 5 or 6 handicap race.

Change to Flat handicap rating qualification criteria introduced for a 12-month trial period.

More info➡️ https://t.co/3DcqSGvjBs

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

You got your fish and chip pizzas ready @davidjohnsonTF @DanBarberTF ? Got a chicken shawarma stuffed crush en route as we speak.. 🍕🏇🏇🏇🇺🇲

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@mturner1961 @DarranPearce @T_J_Carroll For further clarity 64.2 still looks like that. 39 is the section that covers this case and reads as it did last week

[Graeme Smith @graemedsmith81]

@mturner1961 @BHAHorseracing @T_J_Carroll Hi Michael. That's not the case at all - 39 is the section to concentrate on

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

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