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
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
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
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
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
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
His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC the independent Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the 15 members who will form his new independent Judicial Panel … More
27 Aug 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a number of changes to its Equine Anti-Doping Rules which will take effect from next month. These changes follow a comprehensive review of … More
5 Aug 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will be putting a number of potential breaches of the Rules of Racing and objections to the results of races before the independent Disciplinary Panel tomorrow, … More
22 Jul 2020
The BHA continues to prioritise working with the industry’s COVID-19 Steering Group and organisations across the racing industry to address the challenges facing British racing in the light of … More
26 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced an update to British Racing’s anonymous reporting service to cover four critical areas: the Welfare of racehorses protecting the Integrity … More
2 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to release its review of the buying and selling of racehorses which was completed earlier this year. The review was independently led by Justin Felice … More
19 Dec 2019