BHA statement following today’s ruling of the independent Disciplinary Panel

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the finding of the independent Disciplinary Panel that jockey Robbie Dunne is in breach of four counts of Rule (J)19 and to impose an 18 month suspension upon … More 9 Dec 2021

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Environmental sustainability project to review racing’s progress and support long-term planning

British racing’s leaders have commissioned an initial assessment of the sport’s progress on environmental sustainability, to help support and inform the industry’s long-term planning.This work … More 7 Dec 2021

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• Financial/Political

Houghton Mares’ Chase Rescheduled to Aintree Racecourse on 4 December

Following the abandonment of racing at Carlisle on Sunday, 28 November, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with The Jockey Club, is pleased to confirm that the Houghton Mares’ … More 29 Nov 2021

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Raj Parker appointed to the BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today announced that regulatory and sports law specialist Raj Parker has been appointed to its Board. Raj takes … More 29 Nov 2021

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Shortlists for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards revealed

The six shortlists for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have been revealed after nominations for the prestigious awards were received from across the racing and breeding industries.Now … More 29 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Thursday 2 December

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Thursday 2 December 2021 have been abandoned.With little … More 25 Nov 2021

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Applications open for 2022 British Horseracing Development Programme

Applications for the 2022 British Horseracing Development Programme are now open.The programme, now in its 32nd year and previously known as the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme, provides … More 24 Nov 2021

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Plans agreed to improve and modernise weighing room facilities

Weighing rooms are to be upgraded as part of a long-term programme of improvement works to modernise and future-proof facilities across all British racecourses.A cross-industry group of jockeys, racecourses … More 23 Nov 2021

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• Racecourse

Notice of an Enquiry (R. Dunne) to be heard by the Disciplinary Panel from Tuesday 30 November

The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene from Tuesday 30 November 2021, with five additional dates reserved, to consider whether Licensed Jockey Robbie … More 22 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Sunday 28 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the two Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Sunday 28 November 2021 have been abandoned. While the … More 18 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms all-Hurdle card for Leicester on Monday 15 November

The BHA has today confirmed that the two Chases scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Monday 15 November 2021 have been abandoned.While the Hurdle course was on Monday described as … More 8 Nov 2021

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BHA confirms fixture changes as part of ‘Winter Million’ weekend

The BHA has today confirmed several fixture changes as part of the inaugural ‘Winter Million’ weekend, which will take place at Lingfield Park from 21 to 23 January 2022. The introduction of the … More 5 Nov 2021

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