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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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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Chelmsford City on Saturday 17 December

The BHA has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather fixture at Chelmsford City on Saturday 17 December. Entries for the seven-race afternoon card, which will have the option to divide to eight … More 12 Dec 2022

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixtures at Lingfield on Monday 12 December and Southwell on Tuesday 13 December

The BHA has today confirmed the addition of All-Weather fixtures at Lingfield on Monday 12 December and Southwell on Tuesday 13 December. Entries for both meetings will close at 12 noon on Friday 9 … More 8 Dec 2022

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Racing Together Industry Day

SENT ON BEHALF OF RACING TOGETHER SENT ON BEHALF OF RACING TOGETHER Thursday 9 February 2023 at Ascot Racecourse  Early-bird tickets now on sale  BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith is one of a diverse group … More 8 Dec 2022

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BHA confirms addition of All-Weather fixtures at Wolverhampton on Friday 9 December and Newcastle on Sunday 11 December

The BHA has today confirmed the addition of All-Weather fixtures at Wolverhampton on Friday 9 December and Newcastle on Sunday 11 December. Entries for Friday’s card will close on Wednesday 7 … More 6 Dec 2022

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York announced as venue for 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin as shortlists for the six categories are revealed

York Racecourse will host the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, as the shortlisted nominees for each of the categories have been announced.  The awards, formerly known … More 30 Nov 2022

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Ombudsman appointed as part of revamped handicap review process

The BHA has confirmed the appointment of an independent ombudsman to oversee handicap rating appeals – one of several changes aimed at improving the handicap review process.Timeform analyst and racing … More 30 Nov 2022

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Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of newly created Industry People Board

Neil Hayward has been appointed as the first chair of racing’s Industry People Board, leading a new function within the sport with the remit of driving and ensuring delivery in efforts to recruit, … More 29 Nov 2022

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New whip rules to start in early 2023 following extensive technical discussions with key industry figures

British racing’s revised rules and penalties regarding the use of the padded whip will be implemented in full in Jump racing from 6 February 2023. This follows approval by the British Horseracing … More 22 Nov 2022

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Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board to drive forward equine welfare projects across British racing

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD 16th November 2022: The Racing Foundation has awarded the Horse Welfare Board a grant of £3million over three years to support its cross-industry work to … More 16 Nov 2022

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BHA confirms the transfer of some Sedgefield fixtures to different courses

The BHA has today confirmed that four Jumps fixtures due to be staged at Sedgefield in the coming months have been transferred to different courses.Racing will resume at Sedgefield on Tuesday 22 November, … More 15 Nov 2022

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British racing’s leaders agree on new governance structure for the sport to deliver unity and strategic leadership

British racing’s leaders have today agreed upon a new governance structure for the sport, which will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure racing’s future.Following … More 14 Nov 2022

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Minor changes to Rules of Racing | November 2022

Please see below several minor changes to the Rules of Racing, which come into effect immediately or on the dates specified. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected] … More 11 Nov 2022

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