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    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

    10 Jun 2025

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

    23 May 2025
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    Horse Welfare Board confirms appointment of three new Independent Members

    12 Jun 2025

    Participants confirmed for 35th anniversary British Horseracing Development Programme

    12 Jun 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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New COVID-19 measures coming into effect from tomorrow – Wednesday 15 December

British racing is prepared for the introduction of COVID status certification at racecourses in England from Wednesday 15 December, following the publication of updated UK Government guidance for sports … More 14 Dec 2021

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Environmental sustainability project to review racing’s progress and support long-term planning

British racing’s leaders have commissioned an initial assessment of the sport’s progress on environmental sustainability, to help support and inform the industry’s long-term planning.This work … More 7 Dec 2021

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Raj Parker appointed to the BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing and regulatory body, has today announced that regulatory and sports law specialist Raj Parker has been appointed to its Board. Raj takes … More 29 Nov 2021

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BHA statement regarding Government roadmap announcement

In response to today’s announcement which confirms the plans to move to Stage 4 of the Government’s coronavirus roadmap, BHA Chair Annamarie Phelps has issued the following comment: “We … More 5 Jul 2021

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£21.5m from UK Government’s Sport Winter Survival Package to support participants and racecourses and aid Britain’s international competitiveness

Levy Board agrees plan to borrow £21.5m to best support British racing in its recovery from the pandemic and provide immediate confidence to the sport’s investors Over £400m has been lost in … More 23 Jun 2021

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Statement from British racing regarding delays to Government roadmap

Racing industry leaders have expressed disappointment at today’s decision to delay the move to the next stage of the government’s COVID roadmap by four weeks, while understanding  the reasons for … More 14 Jun 2021

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Dr Jerry Hill awarded MBE for services to British Horseracing during the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr Jerry Hill, Chief Medical Adviser (CMA) for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has been awarded an MBE for services to British Horseracing during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Queen’s birthday … More 12 Jun 2021

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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures for fixtures from 17 May

As confirmed earlier this week, the BHA is now able to share the revised COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures that will apply at race meetings in Great Britain from Monday 17 May and until further … More 14 May 2021

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Spectators to enjoy a day at the races from 17 May

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) Racecourses are set to welcome spectators through their turnstiles … More 10 May 2021

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BHA responds to Levy Yield for 2020/21

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) that around £80 million has been generated in Levy in the year ending on 31 March 2021. … More 10 May 2021

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Racing to pay respects to the Duke of Edinburgh at fixtures on Saturday

British racing is united in offering its condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke’s passing will be marked at racecourses … More 9 Apr 2021

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Statement from British Horseracing Authority Chair Annamarie Phelps regarding the passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh

“The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service … More 9 Apr 2021

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