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    #AxeTheRacingTax – play your part

    18 Jul 2025

    The BHA Podcast: Episode 5 – #AxeTheRacingTax update and the Development Programme at 35

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    New apprentice-only raceday to take place at Redcar on Sunday

    18 Jul 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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Racing Together Community Day to take place on Thursday 25 May 2023

Racing’s national day of volunteering in support of local communities, the Racing Together Community Day, returns on Thursday 25 May 2023, when all those involved in the sport are invited to give … More 1 Mar 2023

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Comments from the BHA in response to the findings of the Whip Review Committee

Speaking in regards to the findings of the Whip Review Committee in relation to rides from 13 – 19 February, the BHA issued the following comments: David Jones, Chair of the Whip Consultation … More 22 Feb 2023

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Sarah Guest named Employee of the Year at 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin

Sarah Guest, yard manager for trainer John O’Shea, has been named Employee of the Year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following a ceremony at York Racecourse … More 20 Feb 2023

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Prime Minister hails Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards finalists as he backs British racing industry

In a message broadcast to the ceremony on Monday 20 February, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of industry employees across Britain Mr Sunak also praised racing’s ability … More 20 Feb 2023

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Changes to 2023 Flat Pattern and Listed Race Programme

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Flat Pattern Committee has confirmed several additional changes to the 2023 Flat Pattern and Listed race programme, following ratification by the European … More 15 Feb 2023

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2023 European Programme of Flat Black Type Races

Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2023 meeting held on Friday 3 February at the offices of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in Co. Kildare, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) … More 15 Feb 2023

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British racing’s revised whip rules to be implemented in Jump racing on 13 February

The implementation date for the revised whip rules in Jump racing is this Monday, 13 February. Throughout the bedding-in period we have worked with the PJA and jockeys to identify where improvements … More 10 Feb 2023

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BHA confirms date switch for Kempton Park fixture

The BHA has approved the transfer of Kempton Park’s fixture from Saturday 8 April to Monday 10 April. This move has been requested by the Jockey Club in order to support ITV Racing’s coverage … More 9 Feb 2023

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Prize money boost to development races in 2023

Over 60 maiden and novice races worth between £30 – 50k to be staged in 2023 Funding provided by the Darley, Juddmonte and the BHA, alongside hosting racecourses First step on the path towards … More 8 Feb 2023

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BHA statement regarding the licence of Oisin Murphy

Following a hearing of the independent Disciplinary Panel on 22 February 2022, jockey Oisin Murphy was found in breach of the following Rules of Racing: Rule (J)24.6 on two occasions (17 September 2020 … More 7 Feb 2023

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Enhanced veterinary protocols for 2023 Grand National

Revised protocol builds on existing pre-race veterinary procedures Allows more time for engagement between the BHA, trainers and veterinarians New online system aims to improve and simplify the process … More 3 Feb 2023

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Bedding-in period for new whip rules in Jump racing extended by one week

Following a constructive meeting with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a selection of jockeys as part of the ongoing dialogue during the bedding-in period, the British Horseracing Authority … More 27 Jan 2023

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