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    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

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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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BHA to recruit more Independent Directors for Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in conjunction with its shareholders, is making changes to its Board and its way of working. These changes are designed to fit with governance best practice … More 7 Jul 2014

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Graham Bradley and Brendan Powell)

Licensed trainer Brendan Powell and registered member of stable staff Graham Bradley have been informed they are to be charged with breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows: Brendan Powell 1. Whether, … More 3 Jul 2014

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2015 Fixture List consultation concludes

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) would like to convey its thanks to the Racing industry and stakeholders for contributions to the 2015 Fixture List consultation, which has now closed. The wide-ranging … More 2 Jul 2014

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BHA ANNOUNCES ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS ANABOLIC STEROIDS

  • Objective of ensuring level playing field in Britain and further step toward international harmonisation
  • A horse must not be administered an anabolic steroid at any time, … More 26 Jun 2014
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BHA COMMENT REGARDING THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING INTO THE GRAND NATIONAL START

Following the decision of the Disciplinary Panel to find 39 riders in breach of Rule (D)44.4 of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Rule (D)44.5, in that they “attempted to line up and/or take a … More 11 Jun 2014

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BHA LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON THE 2015 FIXTURE LIST

As part of the process of compiling the 2015 Fixture List, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is undertaking an industry-wide formal consultation to establish feedback from the sport’s stakeholders … More 10 Jun 2014

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (STEVEN GAGAN, ELLIOTT COOPER AND STUART TREVASKIS)

  • Former licensed jockey Steven Gagan charged with breaches of:
    • Rule (A)41.2 by conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice
    • Rule … More 9 Jun 2014
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LICENSING COMMITTEE DECISION REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF TIMOTHY JARVIS FOR A TRAINER’S LICENCE

On 2 June 2014, the Licensing Committee of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held a meeting with Mr Timothy Jarvis in respect of an application to seek reassessment against the decision of BHA … More 2 Jun 2014

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DATE SET FOR HEARING REGARDING THE START OF THE 2014 GRAND NATIONAL

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed 11 June as the date on which the Disciplinary Panel will hold a hearing into events prior to the start of the 2014 Grand National. The hearing … More 21 May 2014

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SILVINIACO CONTI TOPS 2013/14 ANGLO-IRISH JUMP CLASSIFICATIONS

  • Rating of 174 achieved in dramatic William Hill King George VI Chase enough to secure top spot for Silviniaco Conti
  • Sire De Grugy (172) is top-rated Two Mile Chaser after stunning … More 20 May 2014
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APPEAL BOARD DECISION AND ORIGINAL LICENSING COMMITTEE REASONS IN RESPECT OF ALAN JARVIS

Appeal Board decision 1. On 13 May 2014, the Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an Appeal by the trainer Alan Jarvis (“the Appellant”) against the decision of the Licensing … More 14 May 2014

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