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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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Result of an appeal (A McNamara) and an enquiry (R Hannon Jnr) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 26 May

Adam McNamara   1. On 26 May 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by Adam McNamara, the rider of SPRING OFFENSIVE (IRE), against the decision … More 26 May 2016

BHA statement on Appeal Board decision (Jim Best) 24 May 2016

BHA statement   The BHA notes the Appeal Board’s decision to order a rehearing. It takes full responsibility and apologises for the fact that the non-disclosure of Mr Lohn’s other paid work … More 24 May 2016

British racing supports Give and Gain Day 2016

19 May 2016

Results of enquiries (H Fry, L Perratt) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 19 May

In absence – Harry Fry    1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 19 May 2016 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from NITROGEN … More 19 May 2016

Don Cossack highest rated jumps horse for second year running

  Don Cossack wins the 3 Mile Plus Chaser category for a second year running achieving a rating of 177 Sprinter Sacre’s almighty come back puts him at the top of the 2 mile Chasers Thistlecrack … More 18 May 2016

Mares Chase Series added to Challenger Series

17 May 2016

British Horseracing Authority and Racing Welfare sign Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation

Charter sets out how sport can use its collective power to tackle mental ill-health and the stigma that surrounds it Racing industry outlines commitment to supporting its participants’ mental wellbeing … More 17 May 2016

British Horseracing celebrates donating 50,000 tickets to British Armed Forces

16 May 2016

Appeal Board findings regarding an application for stay of penalty (Paul Gilligan)

The following document outlines the Appeal Board’s findings and reasons regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Paul Gilligan in relation to the finding against him by the Disciplinary Panel … More 10 May 2016

DISCIPLINARY PANEL’S PENALTIES AND REASONS FOR PENALTIES (PAUL GILLIGAN) 29 APR

The following lays out the Disciplinary Panel’s penalties, and written reasons regarding their findings from a hearing involving trainer Paul Gilligan who is licenced by the Irish Turf Club.   … More 10 May 2016

Results of enquiries (Catterick Bridge Racecourse, David Mansell) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Friday 6 May

Catterick Bridge Racecourse   The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Friday 6 May 2016 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Catterick Racecourse Company Limited, … More 6 May 2016

Three Lingfield Turf races on 7 May abandoned, provisional All Weather races activated

Lingfield Park 4 May: Three races over 7f and 7f & 140 yards abandoned Provisional All Weather races activated, declarations to run will close at 10am tomorrow   Following recent heavy rain … More 4 May 2016

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