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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 announces new Veterans’ Chase Series worth £400,000

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the programming of a valuable Series of 11 races for Veteran Chasers, commencing in 2015 and worth £400,000 in total. The Veterans’ Chase … More 8 Dec 2014

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London to host the 2014 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Ceremony

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF LONGINES AND THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF HORSERACING AUTHORITIES (IFHA) Paris (France) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 4 December 2014 – Longines and the International Federation … More 4 Dec 2014

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BHA reaction to Chancellor George Osborne’s 2014 Autumn Statement

This afternoon, as part of the Autumn Statement, HM Treasury has announced that the Government will proceed with a further consultation process on the replacement of the Horserace Betting Levy with … More 3 Dec 2014

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BHA makes new Board appointments

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the appointment of six new Non-Executive Directors to its Board. The appointments bring considerable additional expertise to the Board of … More 3 Dec 2014

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Jockeys to be compensated for late non-runners

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), has today announced that from 1 January 2015 jockeys will … More 28 Nov 2014

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£4.5m contribution from Bookmakers to be used to incentivise more competitive racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the four contributing bookmakers (William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Betfred) and the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) have today announced how the Additional … More 26 Nov 2014

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Nick Rust appointed Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority

Nick Rust has been appointed Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body. He will join BHA from Ladbrokes PLC, where he is currently Managing … More 5 Nov 2014

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BHA REVEALS INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS SMALL-FIELD RACES

Following the publication of the 2015 Fixture List, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a series of measures designed to address issues regarding the increasing number of uncompetitive, … More 21 Oct 2014

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British Horseracing’s 2015 Fixture List Published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published the Fixture List for 2015, with a total of 1,471 fixtures programmed. Paul Bittar, BHA Chief Executive, said: “It is fitting that the 2015 … More 20 Oct 2014

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PAUL BITTAR TO LEAVE BHA IN EARLY 2015

Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), is to leave the organisation in early 2015 following a successful three years in the role. Appointed to head British Racing’s … More 4 Aug 2014

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BHA relaunches britishhorseracing.com

  • Britishhorseracing.com relaunched with new design and content
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  • More detailed Stewards raceday … More 24 Jul 2014
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BHA to recruit more Independent Directors for Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with its shareholders, is making changes to its Board and its way of working. These changes are designed to fit with governance best practice … More 7 Jul 2014

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