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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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Provisional all-hurdle card programmed for Wincanton on 11 May

Due to the continued dry spell and the fact that Wincanton’s reservoir is running low, Wincanton Racecourse in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Inspectorate has taken the decision … More 4 May 2017

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All-Hurdle/NHF card programmed for Exeter on 26 April

Due to the continued dry spell and Exeter’s limited watering capabilities, Exeter racecourse in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Inspectorate has taken the decision to abandon … More 19 Apr 2017

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Horseracing Bettors Forum invites applications for new members

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is today inviting applications from the public to fill a small number of places on the Forum to replace existing members as part of a planned, refresh of its membership … More 10 Apr 2017

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Results of survey and re-measurement of Flat racecourses to be published on 13 April

All British Flat racecourses have been re-measured by independent surveyors Any changes will be published on the BHA website and in the Racing Calendar on 13 April 2017 Project ensures greater accuracy … More 30 Mar 2017

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Lady Protectress Steeple Chase to be staged at Huntingdon on Sunday, 5 March

Following the abandonment of racing at Huntingdon on 23 February, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with Jockey Club Racecourses, is pleased to announce the Lady Protectress Steeple … More 24 Feb 2017

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Statement from Phil Smith regarding the handicapping of the Randox Health Grand National

Responding to recent public comments regarding the handicapping of the Randox Health Grand National, Phil Smith, Head of Handicapping for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “Far from making … More 17 Feb 2017

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BHA announces major enhancements to two-year-old programme 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), with the unanimous support of the Racing Group, has today announced a major package of enhancements to improve the two-year-old programme for 2017 and beyond. … More 6 Feb 2017

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Qatar Goodwood Cup and Ascot’s Queen Vase upgraded as part of British racing’s long-term plan to safeguard the staying breed

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and British racing have today welcomed the European Pattern Committee (EPC)’s approvals for its applications to upgrade prominent stayers’ races across Europe, … More 1 Feb 2017

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2017 European Programme

              At its annual meeting held on Monday 23 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races … More 1 Feb 2017

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Qatar Goodwood Cup and Ascot’s Queen Vase upgraded as part of British racing’s long-term plan to safeguard the staying breed

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and British racing have today welcomed the European Pattern Committee (EPC)’s approvals for its applications to upgrade prominent stayers’ races across Europe, … More 1 Feb 2017

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European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2017 European Programme

At its annual meeting held on Monday 23 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2017. The committee debated a full … More 1 Feb 2017

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BHA handicapping trial aims to support Conditions Stakes races and provide better balance to race programme

In 2017, following the running of one of the around 40 eligible Conditions Stakes races run during the flat turf season, the handicapper will only be able to increase the rating of the winner of the … More 30 Jan 2017

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