Joint statement on behalf of the BHA and jockey Oisin Murphy

Having been made aware of a possible breach by Oisin Murphy of coronavirus protocols relating to travel in September 2020, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted a detailed investigation. … More 16 Dec 2021

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Tom Byrne appointed as BHA Head of Racing and Betting

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the appointment of Tom Byrne as Head of Racing and Betting. Tom will join the BHA from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB), where he has … More 16 Dec 2021

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BHA confirms 2022 fixture list changes following announcement of return of Racing League

The BHA has today confirmed a number of changes to the 2022 fixture list that have come about in order to accommodate the Racing League, which was confirmed last week as returning for a second year.A … More 15 Dec 2021

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New COVID-19 measures coming into effect from tomorrow – Wednesday 15 December

British racing is prepared for the introduction of COVID status certification at racecourses in England from Wednesday 15 December, following the publication of updated UK Government guidance for sports … More 14 Dec 2021

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• Financial/Political

British racing unites in commitment around industry conduct

The major stakeholder bodies of British horseracing have today issued a joint statement regarding the conduct of those who work in the sport, and a commitment to take wide-ranging action to offer support … More 14 Dec 2021

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• Integrity

Nine further racing organisations sign up to Diversity and Inclusion Industry Commitment

Diversity in Racing Steering Group announce launch of first Diversity and Inclusion e-learning module for 2022  The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2021 Annual Update which … More 13 Dec 2021

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British racing industry update on COVID certification

British Racing’s COVID-19 Industry Group has issued the following update in response to the UK Government’s confirmation that England will move to Plan B of its COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan. … More 10 Dec 2021

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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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• Racing/Fixtures

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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• Financial/Political

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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