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    Racing With Pride partners with British EBF and York Racecourse to deliver Pride raceday

    26 Jun 2025

    MPs launch report urging the Government to act now to save British horseracing

    16 Jun 2025
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    BHA urges the sport to call on Government to Axe the Racing Tax as sport threatened with £66m in lost income

    2 Jul 2025

    BHA confirms amendments to Bangor’s fixture on Friday 4 July following abandonment of Steeple Chases

    27 Jun 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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Celebre D’Allen post-mortem findings

The report of the post-mortem carried out on Celebre D’Allen have been shared with the trainer and owner, who have granted permission for the key findings to be published by the British Horseracing … More 10 Apr 2025

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Dr Jerry Hill MBE to retire as BHA Chief Medical Adviser

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Dr Jerry Hill MBE will retire later this year from his role as Chief Medical Adviser. Dr Hill has served in the role since 2014 and has … More 27 Mar 2025

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New gene doping testing to enhance BHA Anti-Doping programme

Testing for gene doping incorporated into raceday and out of competition sampling Follows BHA investment in extensive research at the LGC laboratory in Fordham LGC secures accreditation to utilise newly … More 25 Mar 2025

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Changes to the Rules of Racing – March 2025

The following changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on the dates specified below. The Rules have been amended following consultation and engagement … More 24 Mar 2025

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British Racing Seeks New Chair and Independent Members To Join the Sport’s Horse Welfare Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the advertisement for a new Chair for the sport’s Horse Welfare Board alongside three independent roles, as part of its continued commitment to … More 18 Mar 2025

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British racing invests in state-of-the-art horse mannequins to enhance practical veterinary and medical training at British racecourses

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD A collaboration between British racing’s Horse Welfare Board (HWB), the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS) and the Racecourse Association … More 28 Feb 2025

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British Horseracing Authority and Great British Racing announce campaign to support HorsePWR

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Great British Racing (GBR) have today announced the launch of a new campaign to promote HorsePWR, the industry-led initiative aimed at increasing public engagement … More 26 Feb 2025

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BHA Statement on Greyhound Racing in Wales

In response to the news that the Welsh government intends to ban racing at its sole greyhound racing track, the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, a spokesperson for the British Horseracing Authority … More 19 Feb 2025

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Rule changes: clenbuterol and medication control

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the Rules of Racing around medication control, which have been approved by the BHA Board. These changes, which seek to provide … More 17 Dec 2024

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How British racing’s data-driven Racing Risk Models are being used to improve outcomes for racehorses

The Racing Risk Models are produced by independent academic researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part of a collaborative partnership with British racing Focus on increasing understanding … More 4 Dec 2024

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Update regarding Cheltenham fatalities

Following the tragic events at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday which saw three horses – Bangers And Cash, Abuffalosoldier and Napper Tandy – lose their lives, the BHA is reviewing each of the … More 21 Nov 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | June 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the BHA Board and come into effect on 1 July 2024. These Rules have been added or amended to improve clarity and consistency, … More 6 Jun 2024

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