Results of enquiries (M Hammond, A Balding, M Fife, G Kelleway, M Appleby) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 30 June
In Absence – Michael Hammond The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 30 June 2016 to consider whether or not Micky Hammond, a licensed trainer, had … More 1 Jul 2016
BHA statement regarding EU Referendum result
In relation to the result of the EU Referendum which was held on Thursday 23 June 2016, Will Lambe, Director of Corporate Affairs for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The BHA will … More 24 Jun 2016
Lingfield Park 25 June transferred to All Weather
Following further recent heavy rain, the turf course at Lingfield Park is currently waterlogged. With further heavy thundery rain forecast, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has abandoned racing … More 23 Jun 2016
Result of an appeal (J Crowley) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 16 June
Jim Crowley 1. On 16 June 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by the jockey Jim Crowley, the rider of ARISTOCLES (IRE), against the … More 16 Jun 2016
Lingfield Park Saturday 18 June: Turf racing abandoned, All Weather card programmed
The Turf course at Lingfield is currently waterlogged in places and with further rain forecast the acting Clerk Of The Course, in conjunction with the BHA Inspectorate, has been forced to abandon the … More 15 Jun 2016
British Horseracing Authority announces change in structure to the Pattern Committees
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce the new membership of the Flat Pattern and Jump Pattern Committees, put together at the beginning of this year following a review of all … More 13 Jun 2016
Results of enquiries (Sir M Stoute, Bath Racecourse, J Snowden, M Keighley, R Fahey) and an appeal (J Boyle) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 9 June
Jim Boyle 1. On 9 June 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by Jim Boyle, the trainer of ONORINA (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards … More 10 Jun 2016
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Martin Keighley)
On a date to be confirmed in due course, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will hold an enquiry to consider the following charges: 1. Is Licensed Trainer and Responsible … More 7 Jun 2016
BHA publishes 2015 Annual Report and Accounts
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its annual report and accounts for 2015 which provide a comprehensive review of its operating activity and financial performance. A full copy … More 6 Jun 2016
BHA to accelerate implementation of Integrity Review recommendations in response to issues raised in connection with Jim Best appeal
Following publication of the Appeal Board’s written reasons regarding the Jim Best case, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it is taking a number of actions to ensure … More 1 Jun 2016
Appeal Board reasons regarding Jim Best
Introduction 1. On 24 May 2016, following a one-day hearing, the Appeal Board announced that it was allowing the appeal of Mr Jim Best against findings of a Disciplinary Panel (following a 5-day … More 1 Jun 2016
TBA and BHA launch #thisfillycan to support fillies and mares
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA), along with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today launched the #thisfillycan campaign to promote the benefits of buying, owning and training … More 1 Jun 2016
