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    “It’s exciting and we can’t wait to learn more”- horses to wear heart rate monitors in BHA pilot

    16 May 2025

    Racing Report: Q1 2025

    1 May 2025
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    BHA confirms changes to Kelso’s fixture on Sunday 25 May

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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 announces changes to race conditions for amateurs hoping to ride in the Foxhunters’ Steeple Chase at Aintree

Category B Amateurs must have ridden in a Chase or Hurdle contest in Britain or Ireland at least once between 1 November 2020 and 5 April 2021 to compete in Aintree Foxhunters’ Additional races … More 11 Mar 2021

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BHA response to penalty imposed by Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation regarding the 12-month suspension – the last six months of which are suspended – imposed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) on Irish-licensed trainer Gordon … More 5 Mar 2021

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Racing industry launches rapid COVID-19 testing pilot

Racecourse attendees including jockeys, valets and officials will be offered routine pre-raceday COVID-19 testing as part of a racing industry Pilot, announced today by the British Horseracing Authority … More 5 Mar 2021

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British horseracing acts over Gordon Elliott image

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will not allow the Irish trainer Gordon Elliott to race horses in Britain whilst the Irish authorities investigate an image that appeared on social media over … More 1 Mar 2021

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BHA statement regarding image of Irish trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation from Gordon Elliott that an image circulating of him on social media over the weekend is authentic, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today issued the following statement: … More 1 Mar 2021

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British Racing’s full 2021 Fixture List published

Full list of 1,486 fixtures published, developed with a view to maximising revenue for the sport and participants, while safeguarding participant wellbeing and taking account of the horse population … More 26 Feb 2021

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British Racing confirms return of amateurs and owners in line with the UK Government’s roadmap for England, and further details of the 2021 Fixture List

Following the publication on Monday 22 February 2021 of the UK Government’s plan (The Plan) to ease lockdown restrictions in England the industry Covid-19 group has carefully studied the implications … More 26 Feb 2021

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Beck Edmunds of Bryan Smart Racing named Employee of the Year at 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

The coronavirus pandemic may have deprived us of an in-person Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards but the sport’s everyday heroes were honoured with a virtual ceremony on Monday 22 February, with … More 23 Feb 2021

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Racing welcomes new roadmap for removing restrictions

In regards to the Government’s announcement of a roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “On behalf of British … More 22 Feb 2021

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Innovative jockey saliva testing pilot could provide on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances, and enhance testing capacity

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Testing pilot to carried out in spring Cost effective nature of saliva testing could … More 18 Feb 2021

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Southwell to stage additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Southwell will host an additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February. The seven-race card will close for entries at noon tomorrow, Thursday … More 17 Feb 2021

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Exeter to host Listed Mares’ Chase originally scheduled for abandoned Sunday 14 February meeting during Friday 26 February card

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that a race lost due to the abandonment of Exeter’s fixture on Sunday 14 February will be staged at the course’s next meeting. The Listed … More 15 Feb 2021

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