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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

    23 May 2025

    Corporate affairs update: Treasury consultation and temporary admissions

    21 May 2025
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    Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs share top honours in 2024/25 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications

    28 May 2025

    Baroness Minette Batters appointed as Independent Chair of the Horse Welfare Board

    28 May 2025
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    Result of enquiries (J. O’Shea, J. Osborne  and L. Cumani) heard by the Disciplinary  Panel on Thursday 2 February

    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

    Results of enquiries (Neil Mulholland and John Jenkins) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on 19 January

    Neil Mulholland 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 January 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Mulholland, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 19 Jan 2017

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IHRB and BHA confirm new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common … More 29 Feb 2024

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Julie Harrington statement following Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British … More 27 Feb 2024

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David Porter-Mackrell named 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin Employee of the Year at Ascot ceremony

Newsells Park Stud’s David Porter-Mackrell has been named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following an awards ceremony at Ascot Racecourse … More 26 Feb 2024

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Up to 1,000 rural jobs could be lost as BHA urges MPs to take part in Monday’s Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

Following over 100,000 people signing the e-petition titled ‘Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks’, a Westminster Hall debate giving MPs a first chance to properly … More 22 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Lingfield Park on Friday 23 February

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Lingfield Park on Friday 23 February. The fixture will comprise of six races, with the ability … More 20 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Chelmsford City on Thursday 22 February

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Chelmsford City on Thursday 22 February. With inclement weather forecast for the coming days … More 19 Feb 2024

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British racing appoints new members to the Horse Welfare Board

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD Sulekha Varma, Kate Sigsworth and Robin Mounsey join the eight-strong team to represent racecourses, breeding and racing industry Independently chaired board … More 19 Feb 2024

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Boost for British racing and breeding as BHA confirms extension of High Value Developmental Races for 2024

Programme of more than 80 races worth over £3m to begin with Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster next month Initiative made possible by British Stallion Studs (EBF), Juddmonte, Darley and Tattersalls as … More 15 Feb 2024

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Update from the BHA’s Flat Pattern Committee

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Flat Pattern Committee has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2024, following ratification by the European Pattern … More 13 Feb 2024

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2024 European programme of Flat black type races

Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2024 meeting held on Friday 2 February at the offices of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in Co. Kildare, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) … More 13 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional Flat fixtures at Newcastle and Thirsk in April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the addition of two Flat fixtures to address regional gaps in the race programme. Newcastle will stage an afternoon All-Weather fixture on … More 13 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Southwell on Thursday 15 February

The BHA has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather fixture at Southwell on Thursday 15 February. With forecasts for inclement weather that could impact the three Jump fixtures scheduled for … More 12 Feb 2024

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