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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

    BHA confirms changes to Kelso’s fixture on Wednesday 7 May

    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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Minor changes to Rules of Racing | November 2022

Please see below several minor changes to the Rules of Racing, which come into effect immediately or on the dates specified. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected] … More 11 Nov 2022

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“Respect in Racing” campaign launched by British racing industry

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRY’S RESPECT IN RACING WORKING PARTY British horseracing has today launched a new campaign that reflects the industry’s collective ambition to promote the highest standards … More 22 Sep 2022

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BHA statement regarding Robbie Dunne appeal result

In response to the outcome of today’s appeal hearing in front of the independent Appeal Board, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have issued the below statement. The appeal by Robbie Dunne … More 30 Mar 2022

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Whip Consultation project update

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today provided an update regarding the progress of the project to consult on, and review, the use of the whip in British horseracing.The initial consultation … More 27 Jan 2022

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British racing unites in commitment around industry conduct

The major stakeholder bodies of British horseracing have today issued a joint statement regarding the conduct of those who work in the sport, and a commitment to take wide-ranging action to offer support … More 14 Dec 2021

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BHA statement following today’s ruling of the independent Disciplinary Panel

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the finding of the independent Disciplinary Panel that jockey Robbie Dunne is in breach of four counts of Rule (J)19 and to impose an 18 month suspension upon … More 9 Dec 2021

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Notice of an Enquiry (R. Dunne) to be heard by the Disciplinary Panel from Tuesday 30 November

The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene from Tuesday 30 November 2021, with five additional dates reserved, to consider whether Licensed Jockey Robbie … More 22 Nov 2021

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Trainer Johnny Farrelly excluded from British racing

Following a five-day hearing in front of the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP), trainer Johnny Farrelly has today been found in breach of six offences under Regulation 4 and one under Regulation 6 of … More 28 Sep 2021

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Zilpaterol notice: Product alert and regulatory update

UPDATE (Monday 26 October): Further to the statement from BETA dated 22 October (see previous update below), the BHA Board has agreed a seven-day extension to the existing moratorium relating to zilpaterol. … More 16 Oct 2020

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Zilpaterol latest: initial sample results and latest guidance

Please see below the latest update regarding the Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. Initial sample results Further to the previous … More 8 Oct 2020

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Zilpaterol feed contamination: latest updates and advice

Please see below the latest guidance in relation to Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. Advice to trainers who have been feeding … More 6 Oct 2020

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BHA statement on Phoenix Thoroughbreds

Following Phoenix Thoroughbred’s recent decision to leave UK racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can today confirm that effective as of Monday 7 September, Phoenix Thoroughbreds are … More 10 Sep 2020

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