The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), responsible for overseeing horse racing in the UK, has been hit by a ransomware cyber attack identified late last week. As a result, its London office is temporarily closed, with staff working remotely while an investigation is underway. Early indications suggest the breach is confined to internal systems and data.

Despite the incident, the BHA confirmed that race day operations have continued without disruption. The organization is collaborating with external experts to understand the attack and restore systems securely, while keeping colleagues, industry stakeholders, and law enforcement informed.