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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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Musselburgh Racecourse granted temporary licence to 16 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the BHA Board has granted Musselburgh Racecourse a temporary licence, which will expire on 16 October. This follows the expiration of … More 8 May 2018

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BHA appoints Brant Dunshea as Chief Regulatory Officer

The British Horseracing Authority has chosen Brant Dunshea to be its new Chief Regulatory Officer. He succeeds Jamie Stier who has returned to Australia to take up a post with Racing Victoria. Brant … More 20 Apr 2018

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13 trainers lose right to self-certify as part of initiative to reduce non-runner rates

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today informed 13 Flat trainers that they will have their right to withdraw horses via self-certificate suspended for 12 months from April 16, as a consequence … More 4 Apr 2018

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More oversight of photo finish calls following corrected result at Kempton

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the result of the Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap (Div I), run at Kempton Park at 8:45pm on Friday 23 March, has been corrected … More 28 Mar 2018

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Horseracing Bettors Forum appoints new chair, starting in March

The Horseracing Bettors Forum will be having a change of leadership on March 5th, when long-time member Matt Bisogno will take over from Simon Rowlands as Chair of the officially recognised body representing … More 8 Feb 2018

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BHA investigation reveals wrong horses ran in two races at Southwell on January 14

The independent Judicial Panel has today confirmed that a hearing will be held to consider charges that have been issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) against trainer Ivan Furtado, as a … More 25 Jan 2018

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BHA Board confirms review of anti-doping rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules. The decision was approved by the regulator’s Board on Monday this week after it received … More 24 Jan 2018

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First wind surgery declarations available to appear in racecards from Friday

Following an announcement by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in November 2017, the first horses to be declared as having undergone wind surgery since their last run will appear in racecards … More 18 Jan 2018

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BHA statement following Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Hughie Morrison

Following the independent Disciplinary Panel’s reasons regarding Hughie Morrison published this morning, the BHA’s Head of Media Robin Mounsey made the following statement: “The BHA is … More 16 Jan 2018

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Stewarding consultation extended

Having communicated directly with representatives of the stewards this afternoon, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that it will extend its consultation on a potential new stewarding … More 20 Dec 2017

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Anonymous text service launched to keep racing fair and clean

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced a range of services designed to give clearer guidance to participants involved in an investigation and allow them to report any concerns they … More 18 Dec 2017

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BHA seeks rule change on anti-doping penalties

The BHA is seeking to amend the Rules of Racing to avoid weakening the ability for penalties to be imposed for breaching the equine anti-doping rules. It follows a decision by the independent Appeal … More 23 Nov 2017

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