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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

    23 May 2025

    Corporate affairs update: Treasury consultation and temporary admissions

    21 May 2025
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    Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs share top honours in 2024/25 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications

    28 May 2025

    Baroness Minette Batters appointed as Independent Chair of the Horse Welfare Board

    28 May 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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British racing’s Horse Welfare Board announces results of the country’s first Thoroughbred Census

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board 8,256 horses were registered during Britain’s first ever Thoroughbred Census, of which 5,566 were previously unrecorded The 2023 Census, undertaken by Hartpury … More 27 Mar 2024

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Survey to explore experiences of ethnically diverse communities in British racing

People from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds working in British racing are being invited to share their views and experiences of the industry through a short feedback survey. The survey, … More 27 Mar 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | March 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect immediately (22 March 2024). Some Rules have been simplified to improve clarity and consistency, … More 22 Mar 2024

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BHA confirms the transfer of two fixtures from Worcester to Hereford

The BHA can confirm that the fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, … More 20 Mar 2024

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Six crucial racing-related roles added to Government’s new Immigration Salary List

British racing has welcomed the decision by the Government to add six crucial racing-related roles to the new Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL, which has replaced the former Shortage Occupation … More 18 Mar 2024

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Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington

The Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Julie Harrington, has today issued the following statement regarding British Jump racing, in the aftermath of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. … More 16 Mar 2024

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BHA approves fixture switch on Friday 22 March from Sedgefield to Hexham

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has approved the transfer of Sedgefield’s fixture on Friday 22 March to Hexham. Following racing on Tuesday, certain parts of the track at Sedgefield require … More 14 Mar 2024

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BHA statement regarding the George Gently case

In response to the independent Judicial Panel publishing the written reasons in the case involving Mr Dan Skelton and the horse George Gently, the BHA has issued the following statement: The independent … More 11 Mar 2024

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British racing launches new Diversity in Racing Advisory Group

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Advisory Group Advisory group to help inform diversity and inclusion aspects of industry people strategy Members will provide expert guidance and support … More 8 Mar 2024

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BHA statement on anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot

The BHA is aware of a social media post by Kieran O’Neill giving an account of the non-negative sweat/saliva samples returned at Southwell racecourse yesterday. The process for handling non-negative … More 6 Mar 2024

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Going Report update on Racing Admin

Further to the technical issues experienced earlier today, we can confirm that these have been resolved and the Going is again available as normal via Racing Admin. Thank you for your patience and understanding … More 6 Mar 2024

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Rod Street to step down as CEO of Great British Racing

Rod Street, who has been CEO of Great British Racing – racing’s promotional and marketing body – since 2010, will leave the role at the end of April. He will continue to lead British Champions … More 4 Mar 2024

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