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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

    23 May 2025

    Corporate affairs update: Treasury consultation and temporary admissions

    21 May 2025
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    Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs share top honours in 2024/25 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications

    28 May 2025

    Baroness Minette Batters appointed as Independent Chair of the Horse Welfare Board

    28 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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JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED FOR THE 10TH GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS

The panel of judges for the 10th annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards has today been confirmed, with a cross-section of industry figures tasked with selecting each category winner after nominations … More 12 Dec 2013

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LINGFIELD’S 6F CLASS 2 OPEN HANDICAP TO BE RESTAGED ON WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2013

  • Original entries will NOT stand
  • New entries to be made by midday on Friday 13 December
  • Revised running order
More 12 Dec 2013
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DR TURNER TO LEAVE POST AS BHA CHIEF MEDICAL ADVISER AFTER 21 YEARS

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Michael Turner has decided that he will not be renewing his annual contract as Chief Medical Adviser in 2014. Dr Turner, 66, has worked … More 12 Dec 2013

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BHA STATEMENT REGARDING DCMS MEETING ON CORRUPTION IN SPORT

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) was represented by Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk Adam Brickell at a meeting held today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) regarding … More 10 Dec 2013

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DISCIPLINARY PANEL RESULT AND REASONS REGARDING STEPHEN ARNOLD

On 5 December 2013 the Disciplinary Panel of the BHA held an enquiry regarding registered owner Stephen Arnold who admitted ten breaches of Rule (E)92.2 which prohibits the laying of horses by the owner … More 9 Dec 2013

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BRITISH RACING COMES TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE SPORT’S COMMITMENT TO WELFARE THROUGH ‘THE HORSE COMES FIRST’ CAMPAIGN

The leading organisations in British Racing today launched a national campaign at Sandown Park’s Tingle Creek Christmas Festival to raise awareness of the high standards of equine welfare and care … More 6 Dec 2013

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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS TO BE EVENING EVENT

In honour of the tenth anniversary of the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, run by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in association with the Racing Post, the finalists for the 2014 Godolphin … More 5 Dec 2013

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STATEMENT ON GERARD BUTLER DISCIPLINARY FINDINGS FROM BHA

The Disciplinary Panel of BHA announced their decision that Gerard Butler be disqualified from the sport for five years having admitted to all seven charges against him relating to the circumstances … More 4 Dec 2013

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DISCIPLINARY PANEL RESULT, PENALTIES AND REASONS REGARDING GERARD BUTLER

  • Gerard Butler disqualified by Disciplinary Panel for five years having admitted all seven charges
  • Most serious charges related to Butler’s gross failure to … More 4 Dec 2013
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JENNY HALL APPOINTED AS BHA CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today confirmed the permanent appointment of Jenny Hall to the role of Chief Veterinary Officer and the completion of a review of BHA’s veterinary operations. … More 2 Dec 2013

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FLAT JOCKEYS GIVEN 1LB WINTER WEIGHT ALLOWANCE

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (SCOTT TOWNSHEND)

Scott Townshend The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will hold an enquiry to determine whether Scott Townshend, a registered owner, has acted in breach of Rule (E) 92.2 … More 27 Nov 2013

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