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

    26 Jun 2025

    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

    10 Jun 2025
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    BHA confirms amendments to Bangor’s fixture on Friday 4 July following abandonment of Steeple Chases

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    BHA confirms transfer of Bath fixture on Wednesday 2 July to Chepstow

    26 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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The BHA and LJMU launch “Jockeys’ Cardiac Study”

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have today announced the launch of the Jockeys’ Cardiac Study, researching the impact  rapid weight reduction through … More 22 Apr 2016

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Racing Foundation focuses on education and training through its latest grant awards 

Following the first open funding round of 2016, Trustees of the Racing Foundation are delighted to announce that 10 new grants totalling more than £400,000 have been pledged, with significant focus … More 19 Apr 2016

Replacement Flat fixture programmed at Chelmsford City on Saturday 16 April

Following the abandonment of racing at Newbury on Saturday 16 April, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has programmed an additional Flat fixture at Chelmsford City racecourse.   All races … More 15 Apr 2016

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Cobden forges clear in the Conditional Hands and Heels Series 2016

Saturday 16th April sees the Final of the Conditional Hands and Heels Series at Ayr Racecourse on what is set to be a fantastic days racing at the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. Sixty Four … More 14 Apr 2016

Racehorse owners to help in shaping industry strategy through national survey

12 Apr 2016

Further betting organisations commit to become Authorised Betting Partners

British Racing is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with a number of betting operators under its Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) scheme.   In recent days, 188BET, BetStars, McBookie, … More 12 Apr 2016

Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations come together at the Grand National

8 Apr 2016

BHA statement regarding Appeal Board’s finding to grant Jim Best a stay of implementation of a Disciplinary Panel’s decision

Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “Yesterday, an Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority granted Jim Best a stay of … More 8 Apr 2016

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Appeal Board findings regarding an application for stay of penalty (Jim Best)

The following document outlines the Appeal Board’s findings and reasons regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Jim Best in relation to the finding against him by the Disciplinary Panel … More 8 Apr 2016

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BHA statement regarding Jim Best and Paul John

Today, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority issued penalties to Jim Best and Paul John for their part in failing to ensure that two horses, Echo Brava and Missile Man, ran to … More 4 Apr 2016

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Penalties and Disciplinary Panel’s reasons for penalties regarding Jim Best and Paul John

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) met to consider the case of Paul John and Jim Best for six days during the period 25 February to 11 March 2016. The Panel was comprised … More 4 Apr 2016

Redcar, 11 April: Waterlogged Ground Around Ten Furlong Start

Waterlogged area has created false ground Ten furlong races cancelled Two nine furlong races added   An area of waterlogging in the back straight at Redcar has resulted in false ground about fifty … More 1 Apr 2016

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