BHA statement following the independent Disciplinary Panel’s ruling regarding the Hillsin case

Following the publication of the independent Disciplinary Panel’s short preliminary decision in the case against Dylan Kitts, John Higgins and Chris Honour, the BHA has released the following … More 19 Sep 2025

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• Disciplinary

Bedding-in period for new whip rules in Jump racing extended by one week

Following a constructive meeting with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a selection of jockeys as part of the ongoing dialogue during the bedding-in period, the British Horseracing Authority … More 27 Jan 2023

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

BHA confirms appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as independent Judicial Panel Chair

The BHA has today confirmed the appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of the BHA’s independent Judicial Panel, succeeding His Honour Brian Barker CBE KC. Sarah Crowther’s appointment has been … More 27 Oct 2022

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• Disciplinary

Minor changes to Rules of Racing | August 2022

UPDATES TO THE PROHIBITED LIST CODE With immediate effect, the BHA will apply the following internationally agreed residue limits for Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO), both … More 30 Aug 2022

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• Disciplinary

BHA statement following publication of the Appeal Board’s written reasons in relation to the hearing involving Robbie Dunne

Following the publication this afternoon of the independent Appeal Board’s written reasons for their decision in the appeal brought by licensed jockey Robbie Dunne last month, the BHA has released … More 21 Apr 2022

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• Disciplinary

BHA statement following today’s ruling of the independent Disciplinary Panel

The BHA has today issued the following statement after the independent Disciplinary Panel imposed a suspension of four months, with two months deferred for two months, on licensed trainer Sir Mark Todd: … More 14 Apr 2022

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• Disciplinary

Notice of an Enquiry (O. Murphy) to be heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Tuesday 22 February

10.30 am – Oisin Murphy The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene on Tuesday 22 February 2022 to consider the following:1. Whether Mr Murphy breached … More 16 Feb 2022

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BHA sets out response to December’s High Court ruling

The BHA has today set out its response to the ruling in December of the High Court in favour of Freddy Tylicki, which was brought following catastrophic injuries he suffered in a fall at Kempton Park … More 10 Feb 2022

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• Disciplinary

Saliva testing pilot providing on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances now under way

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing … More 5 May 2021

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

BHA response to penalty imposed by Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation regarding the 12-month suspension – the last six months of which are suspended – imposed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) on Irish-licensed trainer Gordon … More 5 Mar 2021

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

Updated COVID Requirements – changes to penalty structure

From Wednesday 17 February, raceday officials will be able to issue specific fines for repeated COVID-19 protocol breaches, following changes agreed by the Racing Industry COVID Group. The amendment … More 12 Feb 2021

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• Disciplinary

Result of Fillies’ Mile amended

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that it has used its powers under Rule (G)7 of the Rules of racing to amend the result of The bet365 Fillies’ Mile (Group 1) (Class … More 23 Oct 2020

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• Disciplinary