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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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Statement from the Board of the British Horseracing Authority

In response to an article in today’s Sunday Telegraph, the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “The BHA Board met briefly this morning to discuss … More 26 Apr 2020

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Racing faces ‘tough battle’ as emergency help announced

Racing has today announced emergency financial support of £22 million to help its people, businesses and communities as they battle through the COVID crisis. The suspension of racing has had a significant … More 17 Apr 2020

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BHA to reduce its cost to industry but maintain readiness to race 

The British Horseracing Authority has agreed an emergency financial plan to cut its costs to the industry by up to a million pounds a month whilst the coronavirus continues.  Under the plan, agreed … More 27 Mar 2020

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Horseracing Bettors Forum highlights latest update to the Register of Protection Of Funds

The HBF (Horseracing Bettors Forum) wishes to highlight their latest update to the Register of Protection Of Funds. This list shows how protected (or not) any funds bettors may have in their bookmaker … More 27 Mar 2020

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British racing welcomes support for self-employed workers

British racing’s leaders have welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding the support package which will be offered to many self-employed workers. The Chancellor has announced a … More 26 Mar 2020

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All Party Parliamentary Group for the Racing and Bloodstock Industries backs suspension of racing and offers support for the industry

These are unprecedented times that require the whole nation and government to work together to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. In dealing with the economic crisis that accompanies … More 21 Mar 2020

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British Racing welcomes new government financial support

Update on racing’s response Industry leaders are examining the announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, that the government is planning to support salaries as part of the response to COVID-19.  … More 20 Mar 2020

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British Racing’s coronavirus response – update

Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More 19 Mar 2020

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Racing industry leaders working on urgent financial proposals

Senior executives from the racing industry have been meeting today to consider all the options for financial support after the suspension of racing. This includes developing a submission to the UK government. … More 18 Mar 2020

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British horseracing confirms decision to race behind closed doors

Racing industry leaders have confirmed a plan to continue racing behind closed doors from tomorrow. Any fixtures that take place in England, Wales and Scotland, initially until the end of March, will … More 16 Mar 2020

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British horseracing preparing to go behind closed doors this week

Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More 15 Mar 2020

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Horseracing Bettors Forum launch survey on fixtures

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has today launched  its 2020 survey to allow those who bet on horseracing both on and off course to voice their views on the current fixture list, as well as to … More 26 Feb 2020

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