BHA ENHANCES ANTI-DOPING POLICY
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the completion of a Review of its Anti-doping and Medication Control Policy (‘the Policy’). As a result of the Review, BHA will … More 22 Dec 2013
Press releases
BRITISH RACING EXTENDS SUPPORT FOR THE PRINCE’S TRUST
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will extend its partnership with youth charity The Prince’s Trust by hosting more Racing Experience Days for young people in 2014. BHA delivers behind-the-scenes … More 20 Dec 2013
BHA STATEMENT REGARDING NEW RECORD PRIZE MONEY LEVELS
Speaking in relation to the statements published by The Jockey Club and The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) announcing record prize money contributions, Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British … More 19 Dec 2013
PROVISIONAL ALL-WEATHER MIXED CARD PROGRAMMED FOR LINGFIELD PARK ON SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER
- Hurdle races and steeple chases in doubt due to heavy rainfall and forecast
- Provisional entries for new races to be made by noon Thursday 19 December
- AWT … More 18 Dec 2013
STATEMENT FROM PAUL BITTAR ON PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE ALL WEATHER TRACK DEVELOPMENTS
Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of British Horseracing Authority, (BHA) said today: “We can confirm that BHA has been in discussions for a period of time with both ARC, in relation to Newcastle, … More 13 Dec 2013
RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY (SCOTT TOWNSHEND) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER 2013
1. On 12 December 2013, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry into allegations that Scott Townshend, a part owner in LAUREATE DES LOGES (FR) and the owner … More 12 Dec 2013
EXTRA RACES ADDED TO KEMPTON PARK’S FIXTURES ON WEDNESDAY 18 AND THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
- Middle Distance Final to be re-staged on Wednesday 18 December
- 8f 2yo Maiden added to Thursday 19 December
- New entries to be made … More 12 Dec 2013
JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED FOR THE 10TH GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS
The panel of judges for the 10th annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards has today been confirmed, with a cross-section of industry figures tasked with selecting each category winner after nominations … More 12 Dec 2013
LINGFIELD’S 6F CLASS 2 OPEN HANDICAP TO BE RESTAGED ON WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2013
- Original entries will NOT stand
- New entries to be made by midday on Friday 13 December
- Revised running order
DR TURNER TO LEAVE POST AS BHA CHIEF MEDICAL ADVISER AFTER 21 YEARS
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Michael Turner has decided that he will not be renewing his annual contract as Chief Medical Adviser in 2014. Dr Turner, 66, has worked … More 12 Dec 2013
BHA STATEMENT REGARDING DCMS MEETING ON CORRUPTION IN SPORT
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) was represented by Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk Adam Brickell at a meeting held today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) regarding … More 10 Dec 2013
DISCIPLINARY PANEL RESULT AND REASONS REGARDING STEPHEN ARNOLD
On 5 December 2013 the Disciplinary Panel of the BHA held an enquiry regarding registered owner Stephen Arnold who admitted ten breaches of Rule (E)92.2 which prohibits the laying of horses by the owner … More 9 Dec 2013
