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    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

    10 Jun 2025

    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

    23 May 2025
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    Horse Welfare Board confirms appointment of three new Independent Members

    12 Jun 2025

    Participants confirmed for 35th anniversary British Horseracing Development Programme

    12 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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British Racing’s coronavirus response – update

Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More 19 Mar 2020

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British horseracing suspended until the end of April

The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow. Last night, The Jockey Club announced that The Randox Health Grand National … More 17 Mar 2020

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British horseracing confirms decision to race behind closed doors

Racing industry leaders have confirmed a plan to continue racing behind closed doors from tomorrow. Any fixtures that take place in England, Wales and Scotland, initially until the end of March, will … More 16 Mar 2020

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British horseracing preparing to go behind closed doors this week

Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More 15 Mar 2020

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Racing Industry Coronavirus Steering Group update

British racing continues to be in close contact with the UK government and has been following their advice to continue with business as usual, subject to public health guidance. We are aware of the … More 13 Mar 2020

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Racing steering group stresses importance of Government guidance on coronavirus

British Racing’s COVID 19 Steering Group is encouraging all businesses and employers who are part of the racing industry to read the government’s action plan published on Tuesday 3rd March and follow … More 5 Mar 2020

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James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud crowned employee of the year at 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Following an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of stud and stable staff from across the country at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud has … More 24 Feb 2020

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‘Proud of our record, proud of our ambition’ says BHA as horse welfare strategy published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has welcomed the publication of an industry-wide horse welfare strategy, A Life Well Lived, as a pivotal moment, which will see the industry and regulator working … More 20 Feb 2020

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Racing’s leaders united in support of welfare strategy

Racing industry leaders, including those representing jockeys, trainers, owners and Britain’s racecourses, have pledged their support for a new strategy for horse welfare published today.    ‘A … More 20 Feb 2020

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“A life well-lived” – British racing’s Horse Welfare Board publishes five-year welfare strategy

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British horseracing’s Horse Welfare Board, which is independently chaired, has today published its five-year strategic plan for the welfare of horses bred … More 20 Feb 2020

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“Find Out Why…” New videos showcase to racegoers the high welfare standards in British horseracing

As of today, racegoers on British racecourses will hear all about the extraordinarily high standards of welfare that exist within British racing through a series of eight new short films. Top jump jockey … More 17 Feb 2020

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Improved traceability for retired racehorses due to new simpler online process

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to the way retired racehorses are registered in a drive to further improve the traceability of horses leaving the sport.  The British … More 6 Feb 2020

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