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    #AxeTheRacingTax – play your part

    11 Jul 2025

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

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    BHA statement regarding licensing conditions for Oisin Murphy

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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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Dr Jerry Hill MBE to retire as BHA Chief Medical Adviser

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Jerry Hill MBE will retire later this year from his role as Chief Medical Adviser. Dr Hill has served in the role since 2014 and has … More 27 Mar 2025

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New gene doping testing to enhance BHA Anti-Doping programme

Testing for gene doping incorporated into raceday and out of competition sampling Follows BHA investment in extensive research at the LGC laboratory in Fordham LGC secures accreditation to utilise newly … More 25 Mar 2025

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Changes to the Rules of Racing – March 2025

The following changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on the dates specified below. The Rules have been amended following consultation and engagement … More 24 Mar 2025

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British Racing Seeks New Chair and Independent Members To Join the Sport’s Horse Welfare Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the advertisement for a new Chair for the sport’s Horse Welfare Board alongside three independent roles, as part of its continued commitment to … More 18 Mar 2025

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British Horseracing Authority launches The BHA Podcast to bring racing’s participants, stakeholders and fans closer to the sport’s leaders

New podcast provides in-depth discussions around the key issues facing racing The podcast is hosted by broadcaster Nick Lightfoot. To ensure editorial integrity and credibility, questions will never … More 5 Mar 2025

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High Value Developmental Races provide £3.3m prize money boost for British racing and breeding

VIEW FULL SCHEDULE OF 2025 RACES HERE Over £3.3m in prize money will be available across 88 High Value Developmental Races for the 2025 Flat season in a further boost for the British racing and breeding … More 5 Mar 2025

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British racing invests in state-of-the-art horse mannequins to enhance practical veterinary and medical training at British racecourses

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD A collaboration between British racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB), the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS) and the Racecourse Association … More 28 Feb 2025

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British Horseracing Authority and Great British Racing announce campaign to support HorsePWR

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Great British Racing (GBR) have today announced the launch of a new campaign to promote HorsePWR, the industry-led initiative aimed at increasing public engagement … More 26 Feb 2025

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Simone Meloni named Employee of the Year at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin

Simone Meloni has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Employed by legendary trainer Nicky Henderson, Simone picked up his award … More 24 Feb 2025

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BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More 19 Feb 2025

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BHA Flat Pattern Committee welcomes Group 1 upgrades at Ascot and York

The British Horseracing Authority’s Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2025, following ratification by the European Pattern … More 18 Feb 2025

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2025 European programme of Flat black type races

Issued on behalf of the European Pattern Committee At its primary 2025 meeting held on Friday 7 February at the offices of France Galop in Paris, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) reviewed all Pattern … More 18 Feb 2025

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