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    Racing Report: Q1 2025

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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 3 – Aintree reflections and more with Brant Dunshea and James Given

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    Racing community unites for record-breaking Community Week

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    1 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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Bath two-day fixture condensed to all-sprint card on Sunday 17 September

This weekend’s two-day fixture at Bath Racecourse has been condensed to a six-race card on Sunday 17 September due to the effects of chafer grubs on parts of the racecourse. Sunday’s race programme … More 13 Sep 2017

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Cheltenham Festival moves to 48 hour declarations

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that, with effect from 2018, all races at the Cheltenham Festival will move to 48 hour declarations. The move is supported by the BHA’s … More 12 Sep 2017

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Details announced on consultation around the future of Stewarding

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today launched further details of its formal industry consultation regarding the future model for racecourse stewarding in Britain. The aim is to gather views … More 31 Aug 2017

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Major measures to tackle non-runners announced following industry consultation and review

• Consultation and data analysis results in 10 recommendations which have been approved by BHA Board
• Measures designed to alter behaviour in trainers with high non-runner rates and address … More 16 Aug 2017

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Minimum ratings for Group and Grade 1 races introduced

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Flat Pattern Committee (FPC) have today announced the introduction of minimum rating criteria for all Group 1 races other than those restricted to two-years-old. … More 14 Aug 2017

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Clear progression pathways and greater incentives to run form core recommendations of Novices’ Chases review

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published a series of recommendations made by a dedicated working group who were tasked with reviewing the Novice Chase system. Their specific objective … More 8 Aug 2017

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Many Clouds honoured as BHA’s Jump Pattern Committee announces race upgrades for 2017/18

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Jump Pattern Committee has today announced a number of upgrades to British Jump Pattern and Listed races for the 2017/18 season. Aintree’s Listed Chase … More 8 Aug 2017

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Statement from BHA Chief Executive Nick Rust regarding Great Yarmouth incident

Nick Rust has issued the following statement regarding the incident at Great Yarmouth racecourse: “The BHA is progressing the investigation regarding Mandarin Princess following the incident at Yarmouth … More 28 Jul 2017

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BHA starts work on a new stewarding model

At its meeting on Thursday 20 July, the BHA Board granted approval to its executive team to work with horsemen and stakeholders to develop a plan to implement a new, sustainable stewarding model from … More 27 Jul 2017

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BHA update regarding Musselburgh racecourse

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has received correspondence confirming that the Musselburgh Joint Racing Committee (MJRC) and the East Lothian Council agree to an independent governance review … More 6 Jul 2017

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BHA statement regarding Musselburgh Racecourse

The BHA can confirm that the Musselburgh Joint Racing Committee (MJRC) has not met the conditions set by the BHA for the renewal of its racecourse licence by the required deadline of today, 30 June … More 30 Jun 2017

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Wincanton 16 May Fixture Transferred to Warwick

The ongoing dry weather and depleted reservoir at Wincanton mean it is not possible to run its programmed 16 May fixture.  The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has therefore authorised the transfer … More 8 May 2017

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