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    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

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

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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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Race identity checks to minimise risk of incorrect horses running in races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the secondary scanning procedures at racecourses – whereby horses’ microchips are scanned upon leaving the stables before a race … More 7 Mar 2018

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BHA investigation reveals wrong horses ran in two races at Southwell on January 14

The independent Judicial Panel has today confirmed that a hearing will be held to consider charges that have been issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) against trainer Ivan Furtado, as a … More 25 Jan 2018

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BHA statement regarding Hughie Morrison result

Regarding the decision of the independent Disciplinary Panel to find trainer Hughie Morrison in breach of Rule (G)2.1 of the Rules of Racing and impose a £1,000 fine, Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory … More 22 Dec 2017

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Pro bono legal advice now available to participants subject to disciplinary proceedings

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that those subject to a Disciplinary charge who are not able to obtain their own legal advice will now have the opportunity to access pro … More 13 Dec 2017

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30 day foal notification to provide greater transparency and support British racing’s commitment to whole-life care for thoroughbreds

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a major enhancement to its regulatory processes in the interests of providing greater transparency and information regarding the whereabouts … More 30 Nov 2017

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BHA seeks rule change on anti-doping penalties

The BHA is seeking to amend the Rules of Racing to avoid weakening the ability for penalties to be imposed for breaching the equine anti-doping rules. It follows a decision by the independent Appeal … More 23 Nov 2017

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“Fast track” protocol for lower level rules breaches aims to reduce time taken for prosecutions

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the publication of a “fast track” trial protocol for lower level rules breaches. The protocol will increase efficiency within the BHA’s … More 20 Nov 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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12 October Ayr fixture transferred to hurdles course

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has given permission for the 12 October Flat fixture at Ayr Racecourse to be run on the hurdles course. This has necessitated the abandonment of six races with … More 2 Oct 2017

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BHA statement regarding Great Yarmouth incident

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued the following statement regarding the incident at Great Yarmouth racecourse: “The incident at Great Yarmouth has been referred to the BHA’s head … More 27 Jul 2017

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Revised rules and terms of reference published as implementation of Quinlan recommendations continues

Following the appointment by His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC – Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) – of 23 members of the new, merged Disciplinary and Licensing … More 28 Jun 2017

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Paul Barton to retire from role as Head of Stewarding at the end of 2017

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Head of Stewarding Paul Barton has today announced that he will be retiring from the role at the end of 2017 and calling time on a career in horseracing spanning … More 14 Jun 2017

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