Provisional all-hurdles card at Leicester on Sunday 2 December

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that two provisional hurdle races have been created for Leicester’s card on Sunday 2 December. These are to take the place of the two … More 27 Nov 2018

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• Racing/Fixtures

Earl of Bunnacurry (IRE) withdrawn from 6:45pm Betway Vegas Handicap at Wolverhampton on Saturday 24 November

Gavin Cromwell, the Irish-licensed trainer of Earl of Bunnacurry (IRE), has been informed that the BHA has exercised its powers under Rule (F)83.1.2 – which state the BHA may refuse to allow a horse … More 23 Nov 2018

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• Racing/Fixtures

2018 Integrity Survey launched to measure change in perceptions of British racing’s integrity

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed details of the second annual integrity survey which will measure any change in perception and confidence levels relating to the BHA and how … More 21 Nov 2018

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• Integrity

Towcester’s 20 December fixture moved to Hexham

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced Towcester’s 20 December fixture has moved to Hexham. The afternoon fixture is now a six-race card, with race programme details and further … More 19 Nov 2018

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• Racing/Fixtures

Additional Jump fixture at Hereford on Monday 19 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place on Monday 19 November at Hereford. This is following Leicester’s Jump fixture on the … More 13 Nov 2018

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• Racing/Fixtures

Only one week left to nominate for 2019 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

There is just one week left to nominate for the 2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, with nominations closing on Tuesday 20 November. Nominations can be made by anyone within the industry, so … More 13 Nov 2018

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• Grassroots

Atholl Duncan takes over as interim BHA Chairman

Atholl Duncan, formerly Senior Independent Director of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board, has today taken up the role of interim BHA Chairman. This follows Steve Harman, the previous BHA … More 12 Nov 2018

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• Financial/Political

Strengthened process for withdrawing horses now in force

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the process for withdrawing horses on the racecourse designed to make the procedure more secure. Following an incident at Nottingham … More 8 Nov 2018

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• Racecourse

Tim Naylor appointed as new BHA Director of Integrity and Regulation

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced that Tim Naylor has been appointed as the new Director of Integrity and Regulation. The role will be responsible for managing the BHA’s integrity, … More 7 Nov 2018

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• Integrity

Rose Grissell appointed as new Head of Diversity and Inclusion for British racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Rose Grissell has been appointed to the new role of Head of Diversity and Inclusion for British racing. The senior role was created as … More 31 Oct 2018

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• Grassroots

Calling all trainers and stable staff to support evaluation of projects to improve recruitment, skills and retention

The Racing industry is appealing to trainers and stable staff to participate in a short survey focusing on recruitment, skills, career progression and retention of those working in racing. Their input … More 30 Oct 2018

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• Grassroots

Trial of transparent entry and declaration process to take place at All Weather fixtures this winter

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that a trial of a new transparent entry and declaration process will take place at All Weather fixtures this winter following approval from … More 30 Oct 2018

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