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    #AxeTheRacingTax – play your part

    24 Jul 2025

    HorsePWR’s latest campaign features new film to drive positive perceptions of horse welfare

    24 Jul 2025
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    Petition to #AxeTheRacingTax launched as Government tax raid threatens future of British Horseracing

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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 regarding abandonment of William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival

Following the abandonment of the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival on 22-24 September 2017, the BHA requested a report from the racecourse executive at Ayr detailing the circumstances surrounding the … More 13 Nov 2017

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Hereford’s 14 November fixture transferred to Worcester

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the fixture due to take place at Hereford on Tuesday 14 November has been transferred to Worcester. This is due to the risk of ‘Hard’ … More 10 Nov 2017

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BHA Development Fund to support new Jumps initiatives for novices

Further to its recent announcement regarding 2018 Development Fund expenditure, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a new series of races for novice hurdlers beginning on 9 December … More 9 Nov 2017

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Not long left to nominate for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

There is now under a fortnight until the nomination window closes for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The nomination period closes Tuesday 21 November for the 14th annual awards which … More 9 Nov 2017

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Joint statement from stakeholder bodies of British horseracing

The following statement is published on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), National Trainers Federation (NTF), National Association of Stable … More 4 Nov 2017

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Anthony Stirk receives outstanding veterinary achievement award

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) Senior Veterinary Adviser Anthony Stirk received an award for outstanding veterinary achievement at the 29th Animal Health Trust (AHT) UK Equestrian Awards … More 2 Nov 2017

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Significant investment from BHA Development Fund marks next step in project to boost staying programme

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a further significant commitment to boosting the programme for staying horses through increased expenditure from the BHA Development Fund … More 1 Nov 2017

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Changes to Hunters’ Chase qualification rules with aim to increase competitiveness

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to the qualification rules for hunters’ steeple chases ahead of the 2018 season. The changes, which have been approved by the BHA … More 26 Oct 2017

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New replay technology deployed for the first time on QIPCO British Champions Day

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that a new HD replay system will be used by the Stewards for the first time at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day this Saturday. The new … More 19 Oct 2017

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First stage of stewarding consultation completed

The first stage of the BHA’s formal industry consultation regarding the future model for racecourse stewarding in Britain closed yesterday. The aim of the consultation was to gather views on how to … More 18 Oct 2017

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Hereford’s 17 October fixture transferred to Worcester

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the fixture due to take place at Hereford on Tuesday 17 October has been transferred to Worcester. This is due to the likelihood of unsuitable … More 13 Oct 2017

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BHA statement regarding its appeal against a decision of the Disciplinary Panel

The Judicial Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today issued a notice regarding an appeal which has been lodged by the BHA against the decision of the Disciplinary Panel. The appeal … More 12 Oct 2017

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