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    All roads lead to Middle Park for High Value Developmental Race graduate Coppull

    12 Aug 2025

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    7 Aug 2025
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    British Horseracing to cancel fixtures in protest at Government tax plans as sport refuses to race for the first time in history

    17 Aug 2025

    Petition to #AxeTheRacingTax launched as Government tax raid threatens future of British Horseracing

    6 Aug 2025
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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 Board confirms removal of restriction on overseas runners in certain Flat handicaps

Following a meeting of the BHA Board this week, it has been confirmed that a restriction on overseas-trained runners in certain, low-grade Flat handicaps has been removed. The restriction, which was … More 23 Oct 2024

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BHA confirms additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional Jump fixture at Southwell on Wednesday 23 October. The fixture will be a seven-race card, with the ability to divide to eight, and … More 18 Oct 2024

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BHA confirms change to start time for Catterick’s fixture on Saturday 19 October

Following the abandonment of Newton Abbot’s fixture on Saturday 19 October, the British Horseracing Authority can confirm that the start time of Catterick’s Saturday fixture will be moved later … More 16 Oct 2024

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Alphonse Le Grande disqualified from Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap

Following his ride on Alphonse Le Grande in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap on Saturday 12 October, apprentice jockey Jamie Powell was referred to the Whip Review Committee (WRC) for use of … More 15 Oct 2024

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Changes agreed to support the continued success of the mares’ Jump programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Jump Pattern Committee has confirmed a number of changes to the mares’ Jump Pattern and Listed programme for the 2024/25 season. The changes, which are … More 10 Oct 2024

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Anthea Leigh joins judging panel for 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

“Nominate now” is the message from York Racecourse’s Anthea Leigh, as she joins the judging panel for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. A successful former … More 3 Oct 2024

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BHA raises minimum standards for rider safety equipment

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has introduced new minimum standards for rider safety equipment, which will help better protect the sport’s participants against the risk of injury. Under … More 1 Oct 2024

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BHA approves amendments to 2025 Fixture List

The BHA has today confirmed a number of alterations to the 2025 Fixture List. The fixture scheduled for Wincanton on Sunday 9 March will now take place on Thursday 6 March, while the meeting due to … More 30 Sep 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Southwell on Sunday 29 September

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Southwell on Sunday 29 September. The fixture will comprise of seven races, with the ability … More 26 Sep 2024

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BHA confirms rescheduling of two races from Salisbury’s abandoned fixture on Thursday

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm the rescheduling of two races from Salisbury’s abandoned fixture on Thursday 5 September. The Group 3 Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (£45,000) and … More 6 Sep 2024

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Nominations open for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

Prize money of £128,500 on offer across six award categories Nominations open until Tuesday 5 November 2024 York Racecourse to host star-studded ceremony in February 2025 Nominations have opened today … More 5 Sep 2024

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BHA sets gold standard with Armed Forces support

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to have secured a prestigious Gold Award in recognition of the organisation’s sustained support for the British Armed Forces community. Gold status … More 2 Sep 2024

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