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    Handicapper’s blog: Flat rating qualification changes

    23 Mar 2023

    Interview with Sarah Guest: Employee of the Year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

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    BHA confirms transfer of fixture from Newcastle to Hexham on 30 March

    10 Mar 2023

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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 Appeal Board’s finding to grant Jim Best a stay of implementation of a Disciplinary Panel’s decision

Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “Yesterday, an Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority granted Jim Best a stay of … More 8 Apr 2016

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Appeal Board findings regarding an application for stay of penalty (Jim Best)

The following document outlines the Appeal Board’s findings and reasons regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Jim Best in relation to the finding against him by the Disciplinary Panel … More 8 Apr 2016

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BHA statement regarding Jim Best and Paul John

Today, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority issued penalties to Jim Best and Paul John for their part in failing to ensure that two horses, Echo Brava and Missile Man, ran to … More 4 Apr 2016

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Amendments to Rules and Penalty Structures regarding careless and improper riding

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced alterations to the wording of the Rules and the penalty structures associated with careless and improper riding, which will come into effect … More 31 Mar 2016

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Suspension dates for Sam Waley-Cohen and Nina Carberry amended

Having received representation from Sam Waley-Cohen today, following his unsuccessful appeal against the seven-day suspension imposed on him by the Carlisle Stewards on 20 March 2016, the British Horseracing … More 24 Mar 2016

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Data shows further decrease in breaches of Whip Rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published data which confirms a further decrease in the number of whip offences in 2015. A detailed BHA statement, published here, has indicated a … More 14 Jan 2016

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Appeal Board findings regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Kevin Ackerman

Kevin Ackerman On 23 October 2015 the Chairman of the Appeal Board of the BHA heard an application by Kevin Ackerman for a stay of implementation of the penalty of a six month disqualification imposed … More 6 Nov 2015

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Disciplinary Panel’s Summary of Findings regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay

The following represents the findings of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to a hearing which took place between 1 and 9 July 2015 regarding former registered owner and excluded person David M Greenwood, … More 9 Sep 2015

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BHA publishes findings of internal investigation relating to Speculative Bid incident

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it has concluded its internal investigation into the course of events surrounding the Gigaset International Stakes at Ascot on 25 July, … More 13 Aug 2015

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BHA statement regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified

In relation to the Disciplinary Panel’s decision not to approve an application from Matthew Hopkins to work in a licensed racing stable shortly after being disqualified for three years, and a … More 5 Aug 2015

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Reasons of the Disciplinary Panel regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 June 2015 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Matthew Hopkins, a former holder of an Apprentice Jockey’s licence, had … More 5 Aug 2015

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Darren Egan and Philip Langford)

Former licensed apprentice jockey Darren Egan and non-registered person Philip Langford have been informed that they have been charged with breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows. A date for the … More 6 Jul 2015

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