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    Racing Report: Q1 2025

    1 May 2025

    The BHA Podcast: Episode 3 – Aintree reflections and more with Brant Dunshea and James Given

    29 Apr 2025
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    Racing community unites for record-breaking Community Week

    8 May 2025

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    1 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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New gene doping testing to enhance BHA Anti-Doping programme

Testing for gene doping incorporated into raceday and out of competition sampling Follows BHA investment in extensive research at the LGC laboratory in Fordham LGC secures accreditation to utilise newly … More 25 Mar 2025

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Changes to the Rules of Racing – March 2025

The following changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on the dates specified below. The Rules have been amended following consultation and engagement … More 24 Mar 2025

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Rule changes: clenbuterol and medication control

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the Rules of Racing around medication control, which have been approved by the BHA Board. These changes, which seek to provide … More 17 Dec 2024

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New licence for syndicates and racing clubs to support more proactive regulation of shared ownership

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the introduction of a new licence for racehorse syndicators and racing club managers, which aims to further strengthen the regulation of shared … More 13 Jun 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | June 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on 1 July 2024. These Rules have been added or amended to improve clarity and consistency, … More 6 Jun 2024

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Leo Powell appointed Independent Chair of Bloodstock Industry Forum

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BLOODSTOCK INTEGRITY FORUM (BIF) Leo Powell, honoured this year at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association annual awards for his lifetime contribution to the industry, … More 3 May 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | March 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect immediately (22 March 2024). Some Rules have been simplified to improve clarity and consistency, … More 22 Mar 2024

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BHA update on horses in the ownership of Mr John Dance

While the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) investigation into Mr Dance continues, it has agreed to sufficient ongoing funds being released to cover the costs of Mr Dance’s racing operations, … More 22 May 2023

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Bravemansgame free to be declared after sale approved

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today informed the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that it has agreed to the sale, following an independent valuation, of Mr Dance’s 50% share of Bravemansgame. … More 24 Apr 2023

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Comments from the BHA in response to the findings of the Whip Review Committee

Speaking in regards to the findings of the Whip Review Committee in relation to rides from 13 – 19 February, the BHA issued the following comments: David Jones, Chair of the Whip Consultation … More 22 Feb 2023

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British racing’s revised whip rules to be implemented in Jump racing on 13 February

The implementation date for the revised whip rules in Jump racing is this Monday, 13 February. Throughout the bedding-in period we have worked with the PJA and jockeys to identify where improvements … More 10 Feb 2023

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BHA implements changes to incoming whip rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has, following a recent Board Meeting, introduced adjustments to the rule changes regarding the use of the whip in British racing. The changes are: The rule which … More 4 Jan 2023

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