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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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BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More 19 Feb 2025

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Joe Saumarez Smith steps down as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority

British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, it was announced today. Joe made the decision following a diagnosis that his health … More 30 Jan 2025

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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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British horseracing faces exodus of bettors if intrusive affordability checks are introduced by Gambling Commission, survey finds

Racing survey finds more than a quarter of bettors already forced to undergo affordability checks More than half will stop betting or bet less if new checks are introduced Strong opposition to proposals … More 16 Oct 2023

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2023 industry fees

The BHA Board has agreed new fees for participants in 2023. They have confirmed that fees will rise by 8%. While this is a below-inflation increase – for the third consecutive year – we recognise … More 21 Dec 2022

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Neil Hayward appointed as Chair of newly created Industry People Board

Neil Hayward has been appointed as the first chair of racing’s Industry People Board, leading a new function within the sport with the remit of driving and ensuring delivery in efforts to recruit, … More 29 Nov 2022

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British racing’s leaders agree on new governance structure for the sport to deliver unity and strategic leadership

British racing’s leaders have today agreed upon a new governance structure for the sport, which will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure racing’s future.Following … More 14 Nov 2022

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John Ferguson appointed to BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today announced that bloodstock agent, former trainer and senior industry figure John Ferguson has been appointed … More 3 Oct 2022

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BHA Statement on first runner for His Majesty King Charles III

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith has today issued the following statement after the declaration of the first horse to carry the Royal colours in the ownership of His Majesty King Charles III: “The loss … More 27 Sep 2022

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British racing’s leaders agree on the need for innovation in the racing product from 2024 and measures to begin to address competitiveness in 2023

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE ATTENDEES OF THE INDUSTRY STRATEGY GROUP MEETING Following a two-day industry meeting, racing’s leaders have today issued a joint statement regarding the development of … More 21 Sep 2022

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BHA statement: Her Majesty The Queen

All of British Racing is in mourning today following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty has been one of the greatest and most influential supporters in the history of horseracing. Her … More 8 Sep 2022

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