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    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

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

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    Horse Welfare Board confirms appointment of three new Independent Members

    12 Jun 2025

    Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs share top honours in 2024/25 Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications

    28 May 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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QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY AND CHELTENHAM SHOWCASE MEETING TO BE RUN ON CONSECUTIVE WEEKENDS

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR), British Champions Series and Channel 4, is pleased to announce a series of alterations to the Fixture List … More 30 Jul 2014

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Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Pat Cosgrave

1. On 10 June 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an application by the jockey Pat Cosgrave for a direction that a four month suspension imposed on him by the … More 28 Jul 2014

BHA update regarding positive samples for morphine

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified by LGC analytical laboratory (formerly HFL Sport Science) that a two further post-race samples obtained from recent race meetings have been … More 24 Jul 2014

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BHA relaunches britishhorseracing.com

  • Britishhorseracing.com relaunched with new design and content
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Britain and Ireland unite to launch rich new bonus scheme “Plus 10”

Plus 10, a new £5.5 million bonus scheme for Great British and Irish owners and breeders has been declared officially open for business with the support of global breeding powerhouse Darley, which … More 23 Jul 2014

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OLBG Mares’ Hurdle elevated to Grade 1 status as BHA announces upgrades to Jump Pattern races for 2014/15

  • OLBG Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival granted Grade 1 status
  • Four races upgraded at four different racecourses
  • Now 22 Listed or Pattern races in the Mares’ Jump programme
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Chepstow 25 July Fixture transferred to Lingfield Park

  • Chepstow turf damaged by nematode activity
  • 25 July fixture transferred to Lingfield Park
  • Races will close on 21 July
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Notice regarding positive samples for morphine

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified by LGC analytical laboratory (formerly HFL Sport Science) that a number of post-race samples obtained from recent race meetings have been found, … More 17 Jul 2014

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Why The Horse Comes First at Hamilton Park

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted that tomorrow’s fixture at Hamilton Park will showcase the track’s support for the high standards of horse welfare in British Racing … More 16 Jul 2014

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BHA appoints new Chief Medical Adviser

  • Sports Physician Dr Jerry Hill appointed
  • Member of FA Medical Committee and Senior Racecourse Medical Officer
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BHA update on 2015 Fixture List

  • Fixtures total in 2015 to be similar to 2014 Fixture List
  • Ongoing consultation on allocation of BHA Fixtures, number of races and initiatives to address small … More 14 Jul 2014
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Disciplinary Reasons regarding the hearing into the Grand National start

The following represents the full findings and reasons of the Disciplinary Panel of BHA regarding the start of the 2014 Crabbie’s Grand National: 1. On 11 June 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of … More 8 Jul 2014

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