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PAUL JOHNSON APPOINTED AS HEAD OF RACING DEVELOPMENT

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Paul Johnson has been appointed as Head of Racing Development. Paul will join the BHA from the Racecourse Association (RCA), where he … More 21 Feb 2013

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RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY (JOHN MATHIAS) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2013

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on Thursday 21st February 2013, to consider whether or not former amateur rider Mr John Mathias was in breach of Rule … More 21 Feb 2013

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BHA ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF THREE VALUABLE NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASES

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BRITISH HORSERACING GRANT SCHEME MAKES OVER £600,000 IN GRANTS TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

  • 23 initial projects from across the British Racing and Breeding industry funded
  • First proceeds from the sale of the Tote to be injected back in to the sport
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ALL-HURDLE CARD PROGRAMMED FOR TAUNTON ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19TH

• Two Steeple Chases abandoned due to waterlogging
• Additional Novices’ Hurdle race now programmed

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DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JAMES BABBS AND JOHN CELASCHI) TO CONCLUDE AT LATER DATE

The previously publicised Disciplinary Panel hearing regarding registered owner James Babbs and unlicensed individual John Celaschi which commenced on Tuesday 12th February 2013 has not concluded in … More 13 Feb 2013

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PROVISIONAL ALL-CHASE CARD PROGRAMMED FOR SANDOWN PARK ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH 2013

• Final decision to be made by 8am on Thursday, February 14th
• Three extra Steeple Chases provisionally programmed

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JAMES BABBS AND JOHN CELASCHI)

The previously publicised Disciplinary Panel hearing regarding registered owner James Babbs and unlicensed individual John Celaschi will commence on Tuesday 12th February 2013 at the British Horseracing … More 11 Feb 2013

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ALL-HURDLE CARD PROGRAMMED FOR WINCANTON ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16TH

• Steeple Chases abandoned after further rain
• Three new Hurdle race opportunities
• Includes two new Novice events

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FINALISTS REVEALED FOR 2013 GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS

The finalists of the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been announced today, with nominees from around the country making the shortlist for the awards which carry £120,000 in prize money … More 7 Feb 2013

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PROVISIONAL ALL-CHASE CARD PROGRAMMED FOR LINGFIELD PARK ON FEBRUARY 12TH

  • Final decision to be made by 3pm on Sunday, February 10th
  • Three extra Chases and one Bumper provisionally programmed
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EXTRA RACE PROGRAMMED FOR WARWICK ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH

  • Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle Race added to card
  • OLBG and TBA to sponsor
  • Race to close by noon on Tuesday, February 5th
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