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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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Nick Rust hails Tiger Roll and the Randox Health Grand National Festival

Speaking about the historic 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The Grand National Festival always provides some … More 7 Apr 2019

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BHA appoint former Olympian as new Chair

Annamarie Phelps, Vice-Chair of the British Olympic Association and a former Olympic rower, has been appointed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. She will take up the post on 1st … More 2 Apr 2019

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Provisional changes to Exeter’s race programme for 9 April

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced two provisional new races at Exeter’s fixture on Tuesday 9 April. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the … More 2 Apr 2019

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New procedures confirmed for weights rises in races with reserves

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the procedure for races which have reserves in relation to post-declaration weights rises.  If the top weight is a non-runner … More 28 Mar 2019

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BHA whistleblowing policy now available to participants and general public

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of its updated whistleblowing policy, which will now be available to the racing industry and wider public. Widening the policy out … More 28 Mar 2019

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Michael Owen stars in short “Horse Comes First” film which showcases the premier league care received by British racehorses

The Horse Comes First – British racing’s cross industry campaign for promotion and education around the high welfare standards that exist within British horseracing – has today launched, on behalf … More 27 Mar 2019

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Racing appoints independent Chair for Horse Welfare Board

The former President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and past Chairman of World Horse Welfare, Barry Johnson, has been appointed as the independent chair of a new Horse Welfare Board on … More 25 Mar 2019

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BHA statement following Declan Lavery Appeal

The BHA accepts the findings of the independent Disciplinary Panel in today’s appeal hearing. It is the view of the BHA that the Rules should be a proactive and preventative measure to avoid horses … More 21 Mar 2019

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Towcester fixture on 26 April cancelled – additional fixture to be staged at Bangor-on-Dee on same day

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Towcester’s fixture on 26 April has been cancelled. Bangor-on-Dee will hold an additional fixture on the same day. Bangor’s … More 21 Mar 2019

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Pre-race examinations of all runners at the 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the pre-race examination and trot-up that horses entered in the Foxhunter, Topham and the Grand National Steeple Chases have previously … More 20 Mar 2019

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Chelmsford City to host new fixture on 1 April to replace Ayr

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Chelmsford City Racecourse will host a new fixture on 1 April which will replace the one due to take place at Ayr. Graeme Anderson, Clerk … More 20 Mar 2019

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Official electronic Jump race timing technology to be launched at The Festival™ presented by Magners

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), together with Cheltenham Racecourse and Racetech, has today announced that new official Jump race timing technology will be in place for The Festival™ presented … More 11 Mar 2019

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