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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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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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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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British racing targets £9.7m central funding boost for grassroots as 2018 Fixture List is published

To coincide with the publication of the 2018 Fixture List, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), with the support of the Racecourse Association (RCA) and Horsemen’s Group, has today announced a … More 25 Jul 2017

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Douvan crowned king of 2016/17 Anglo-Irish Classification

Douvan has today been announced as the highest rated Jumps horse of the 2016/17 season at the Anglo-Irish Jump Classifications press conference, hosted by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and … More 24 May 2017

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Guineas weekend sees BHA Handicappers’ performance figures published for first time

In a move to increase the data available to racing fans, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today, for the first time, published the handicappers’ official performance figures from Saturday’s … More 9 May 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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All-Hurdle card programmed for Carlisle on 11 May

Carlisle racecourse in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has taken the decision to abandon the steeple chases programmed to take place on Thursday, 11 May. The continued dry spell … More 8 May 2017

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