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    Project Beacon Spring Update: Embedding insight, driving growth

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    Changes to the Rules of Racing – April 2026

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    21 Apr 2026
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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 statement on Phoenix Thoroughbreds

Following Phoenix Thoroughbred’s recent decision to leave UK racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can today confirm that effective as of Monday 7 September, Phoenix Thoroughbreds are … More 10 Sep 2020

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Resumption update: Race programme and planning

Flat Handicap qualification Following the delay to the 2020 flat season, changes were made to the flat handicap requirements to help more horses become eligible for a rating after just two runs. Having … More 8 Sep 2020

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Southwell’s next three Jump fixtures transferred to new venues

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Southwell’s next three Jump fixtures have been transferred as follows: Tuesday 15 September – Hexham Thursday 1 October … More 8 Sep 2020

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Racing With Pride: Official LGBT+ network launched to increase support, awareness and engagement

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group Racing With Pride, the official LGBT+ network for British racing, has today been launched by the sport’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group … More 7 Sep 2020

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Tender process launched to identify suppliers of equine disease surveillance services to the racing industry

The racing industry has today launched an invitation to tender process (ITT) in order to identify suppliers who will be able to take over certain equine disease support services for the racing industry, … More 4 Sep 2020

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BHA and Arena Racing Company suspend Jump racing at Southwell

Joint statement The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Arena Racing Company (ARC) have jointly made the decision to suspend Jump racing at Southwell until further notice. This is to allow a comprehensive … More 3 Sep 2020

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Consultation into the regulation of shared ownership to identify risks and how these can be addressed to launch on 3 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the launch of a consultation into the regulation of shared ownership, to identify the current risks and opportunities and how these can be … More 3 Sep 2020

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Non-standard race times to be introduced permanently from 1 October 2020

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), together with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), has today confirmed that following a successful trial in February, non-standard race times will be introduced on … More 2 Sep 2020

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Bangor to stage Jump fixture on 29 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Bangor-on-Dee will stage a Jump fixture on 29 September. This is in addition to the existing fixture there on 30 September, meaning … More 28 Aug 2020

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Applications now open to join Diversity in Racing Steering Group

Applications are now open to fill two positions on British racing’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG). The DiRSG was formed in July 2017 to work collaboratively to champion diversity and … More 27 Aug 2020

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15 members of independent Judicial Panel announced ahead of new term beginning on 1 September 2020

His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC the independent Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the 15 members who will form his new independent Judicial Panel … More 27 Aug 2020

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Industry leaders agree recovery plan for British horseracing

Racing industry leaders from the BHA, horsemen and racecourses have agreed on the next phase of the response to the COVID crisis. A wide range of work has been continuing since racing was the first … More 25 Aug 2020

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