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    #AxeTheRacingTax – play your part

    11 Jul 2025

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

    11 Jul 2025
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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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BHA confirms rescheduling of Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the rescheduling of the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase to Warwick on Saturday 11 January. The race, which was originally scheduled at Sandown … More 7 Jan 2025

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BHA confirms additional Steeple Chases at Leicester on 28 December following abandonment of Hurdle races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the four Hurdle races scheduled to take place at Leicester’s fixture on Saturday 28 December have been abandoned and will be replaced by three … More 20 Dec 2024

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BHA approves amendment to 2025 Fixture List

The BHA has today confirmed an amendment to the 2025 Fixture List regarding Newmarket’s three-day Craven meeting in April. Due to a change in ITV’s broadcast schedule, the first two days of the … More 19 Dec 2024

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Rule changes: clenbuterol and medication control

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the Rules of Racing around medication control, which have been approved by the BHA Board. These changes, which seek to provide … More 17 Dec 2024

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BHA confirms additional Hurdle races at Bangor on Friday following abandonment of Steeple Chases

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Bangor-on-Dee’s fixture on Friday 13 December have been abandoned due to damage to the … More 9 Dec 2024

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Shortlists revealed for 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

The shortlists have been revealed today for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employees Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following a bumper crop of high-quality nominations. Over 200 entries were received … More 5 Dec 2024

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How British racing’s data-driven Racing Risk Models are being used to improve outcomes for racehorses

The Racing Risk Models are produced by independent academic researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part of a collaborative partnership with British racing Focus on increasing understanding … More 4 Dec 2024

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Update regarding recruitment of the BHA Chief Executive

Appointment to be made in the new year to allow newly appointed BHA Chair to input into recruitment process Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea to take over as acting Chief Executive Officer following … More 3 Dec 2024

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BHA approves amendment to 2025 Fixture List

The BHA has today confirmed an amendment to the 2025 Fixture List following a request from Chelmsford City Racecourse. Chelmsford’s Premier Raceday on Sunday 6 July has been moved to the evening … More 27 Nov 2024

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Update regarding Cheltenham fatalities

Following the tragic events at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday which saw three horses – Bangers And Cash, Abuffalosoldier and Napper Tandy – lose their lives, the BHA is reviewing each of the … More 21 Nov 2024

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Application period opens for 35th British Horseracing Development Programme 

Early Career Programme offers a range of opportunities for candidates finishing higher education or those with equivalent skills  2025 British Horseracing Development Programme will mark the 35th running … More 20 Nov 2024

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Alan Switzer appointed BHA Chief Financial Officer

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Alan Switzer to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Alan will be part of the BHA Executive team, responsible for managing the organisation’s … More 19 Nov 2024

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