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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

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    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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RESULT OF HOWARD JOHNSON ENQUIRY

  • Howard Johnson disqualified (banned) for a total of four years
More 12 Aug 2011
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BHA ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN 2012 FIXTURE LIST AND SETS DATE FOR PUBLICATION

The British Horseracing Authority today announced a cap of 1,400 to the number of fixtures that will be scheduled in 2012, after its Board approved plans to reduce the fixture list by at least 80 fixtures. … More 5 Aug 2011

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BRITISH HORSERACING EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH CITY FARMS WITH TOURS OF BRITISH RACING SCHOOL AND NATIONAL STUD

  • Three London-based City Farms to visit Newmarket, the home of racing

  • Over 50 12-16 year olds given unique insight into opportunities within the racing industry

More 3 Aug 2011
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DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING INTO ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE RULES OF RACING BY HOWARD JOHNSON CONCLUDES

  • Decision and reasons to be published by Wednesday 10 August
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    RESULT OF AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 21ST JULY

    William Buick / PLAISTERER The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by William Buick, the rider of PLAISTERER, unplaced in the Newsells Park Stud Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards … More 26 Jul 2011

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    HOWARD JOHNSON HEARING TO RECONVENE ON TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST

    The Disciplinary Panel hearing into alleged breached of the Rules of Racing by licensed trainer Howard Johnson will reconvene on Tuesday 2 August 2011, with the members of the Panel and both legal teams … More 22 Jul 2011

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    UPDATE ON DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING CONSIDERING CHARGES AGAINST TRAINER HOWARD JOHNSON

    • Hearing adjourned but not concluded
    • An additional date required to hear outstanding evidence
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    DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 20 AND THURSDAY 21 JULY 2011 (HOWARD JOHNSON)

    The Disciplinary Panel will hold an enquiry on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 July to consider whether or not Howard Johnson is in breach of: Rule 188 of the Rules of Racing (2007) and two of Rule (C)37 … More 18 Jul 2011

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    BHA AND PRINCE’S TRUST HELP GET YOUNG PEOPLE ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS

    – BHA partners with Prince’s Trust on Get Started with Horses course
    – Course for unemployed 16-25-year-olds to run from 18th to 22nd July

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    BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S PLANS TO LICENSE OVERSEAS OPERATORS AND CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO REFORM THE LEVY SO IT IS INCLUDED IN THE NEW ARRANGEMENTS

    • Debate in Parliament led by Matthew Hancock MP calls for action to secure Racing’s financial future
    More 14 Jul 2011
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    BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT ON LEVY BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

    British Horseracing Authority Acting Chief Executive Chris Brand said: “Levy yield is in alarming decline, as the mechanism fails to deal with the modern betting market. Yesterday, the Levy Board, … More 9 Jun 2011

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    AN ENQUIRY TO BE HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 23 JUNE 2011

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