Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (A Findlay, L Thompson, G Findlay, A Hall, R Thompson, J Carter) Monday 18 January
SUMMARY DECISION On 18 January 2016 the Disciplinary Panel (“the Panel”) of the British Horseracing Authority (“BHA”) met to consider a number of allegations against Alan Findlay, … More 22 Jan 2016
All-Hurdle card programmed for Bangor on 27 January
After further rainfall this week, the Chase course at Bangor remains waterlogged. With the forecast suggesting the course will not dry out in time for next Wednesday’s fixture, Bangor’s Clerk Of … More 22 Jan 2016
European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2016 European Programme
At its annual meeting held on Monday 18 January, the European Pattern Committee (EPC) considered a number of changes to Flat Pattern and Listed races in Europe for 2016. 1. Upgrades The Committee approved … More 21 Jan 2016
BHA reviews concussion management protocols
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today welcomed the launch of the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation “ICHIRF” and its research project, Concussion in Sport (http://www.ichirf.org/). … More 21 Jan 2016
American Pharoah Crowned 2015 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse
American Pharoah has been crowned the 2015 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse, making him the first United States –based runner since Curlin in 2008 to be rated the highest in the world. AMERICAN … More 19 Jan 2016
Air Force Blue flies high as European Two-Year-Old Classification for 2015 is revealed
Air Force Blue, trained by Aidan O’Brien, has today been unveiled as the champion European two-year-old following his impressive win in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes. It was the first time since … More 19 Jan 2016
British Horseracing Authority renews Veterans’ Chase Series
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the successful Veterans’ Chase Series, first trialled in 2015, will return in 2016. The Series, worth £400,000 in total, was programmed … More 14 Jan 2016
Data shows further decrease in breaches of Whip Rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published data which confirms a further decrease in the number of whip offences in 2015. A detailed BHA statement, published here, has indicated a … More 14 Jan 2016
Statement from British Racing regarding the Authorised Betting Partner policy
Given recent commentary on Racing’s Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) policy, we thought it would be helpful to provide some important, factual context to the introduction of ABP, to explain our position … More 13 Jan 2016
Shortlist nominees for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2016 announced
8 Jan 2016Appeal Board findings regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay
The Decision and the Reasons for the Appeal Board’s Decision on the appeals lodged by former registered owner David M Greenwood, former licensed jockey Michael Stainton, former registered owner … More 6 Jan 2016
Nick Rust comments on the knighthood of Sir Anthony McCoy
Speaking about the news that 20-time Champion Jump Jockey AP McCoy has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), … More 31 Dec 2015
