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    Handicapper’s Blog: Galopin prevails in Gold Cup thriller

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    BHA confirms transfer of fixture from Newcastle to Hexham on 30 March

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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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Disciplinary Panel’s reasons regarding the hearing (Mark Aspey and Richie McGrath) heard 23-27 March 2015

1. On 23 March 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) began an inquiry into allegations that the jockey Richie McGrath was engaged in a conspiracy with Mark Aspey, a … More 14 May 2015

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Sweden added to list of racing nations exempt from pre-race sampling requirements of international runners

Sweden joins Ireland, France and Germany as the nations whose runners in Britain are treated in the same way as British-registered horses All other international runners are required to be sampled prior … More 12 May 2015

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Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath and Mark Aspey)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have today returned their verdict from the hearing involving former licensed jockey Richie McGrath and registered person Mark Aspey … More 28 Apr 2015

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Charges against Kate Walton and four others withdrawn

In September 2014 the BHA announced that charges had been brought against licensed jockey Richie McGrath, former licensed trainer Kate Walton and registered persons Mark Aspey, Carl Flint, Kristian … More 16 Mar 2015

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British Racing’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules published

British Racing’s enhanced, Equine Anti-Doping Rules, which include a zero-tolerance approach to anabolic steroids, have today been published by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after an extensive … More 24 Feb 2015

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BHA’s revised anabolic steroid policy on course for March implementation

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids is on course for implementation from Monday … More 5 Feb 2015

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BHA appoints Head of Raceday Operations

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the appointment of Brant Dunshea to the newly created role of Head of Raceday Operations, following an extensive recruitment process. Dunshea … More 23 Jan 2015

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Implementation of new anabolic steroids policy delayed until March

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that full implementation of the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids has been put back, … More 19 Dec 2014

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Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Graham Bradley and Brendan Powell

1.        Between 20 and 22 October 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an inquiry into the allegation that Graham Bradley had acted as an unlicensed trainer … More 9 Dec 2014

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath, Kate Walton, Mark Aspey et al.)

Licensed jockey Richie McGrath, former licensed trainer Kate Walton and registered persons Mark Aspey, Carl Flint, Kristian Robson, David Stevens and David M. Greenwood have been informed that they … More 17 Sep 2014

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Fergal Lynch granted permission to ride in Britain

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today informed Fergal Lynch that it has lifted the restriction preventing him from riding in Great Britain and he has been granted permission to ride under … More 6 Aug 2014

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BHA update regarding positive samples for morphine

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified by LGC analytical laboratory (formerly HFL Sport Science) that a two further post-race samples obtained from recent race meetings have been … More 24 Jul 2014

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