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BHA STATEMENT REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION OF DEFERRED SUSPENSIONS FOR WHIP REFERRALS

Following consultation with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has made an amendment to the procedure by which suspensions are imposed as a result of … More 18 Apr 2013

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THREE BRIGHTON FIXTURES (25TH APRIL, 2ND MAY, 7TH MAY) TRANSFERRED TO OTHER RACECOURSES

Brighton Racecourse has taken the decision to delay the start to its Flat racing season due to poor grass growth following the prolonged wet and cold weather. The first three meetings – Thursday 25th … More 18 Apr 2013

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THREE BRIGHTON FIXTURES (25TH APRIL, 2ND MAY, 7TH MAY) TRANSFERRED TO OTHER RACECOURSES (CORRECTION)

Correction – The previous notice stated that the fixtures on Thursday, 25th April, and Thursday, 2nd May, were afternoon fixtures. They are in fact both evening fixtures. Amended details below.Brighton … More 18 Apr 2013

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (IAN MCINNES AND WILLIAM MORRIS)

Licensed trainer Ian McInnes and owner William Morris have been informed they will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows: … More 15 Apr 2013

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ADDITIONAL JUMP CARD PROGRAMMED AT NEWCASTLE ON SUNDAY, 21ST APRIL, 2013

• Seven race card scheduled
• Free entries close at noon on Monday
• Two other additional fixtures confirmed

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ADDITIONAL JUMP CARD PROGRAMMED AT HUNTINGDON ON SUNDAY, 28TH APRIL, 2013

• Seven race card scheduled
• Free entries close at noon on 22nd April
• Additional fixture at Kempton Park also confirmed

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (KEIRAN BURKE AND ANTHONY KNOTT)

Licensed trainer Keiran Burke and registered owner Anthony Knott have been informed they will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing … More 10 Apr 2013

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ADDITIONAL JUMP CARD PROGRAMMED FOR WINCANTON ON SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 2013

• Seven race card now scheduled
• Free entries close at noon tomorrow
• Three other additional fixtures to be confirmed

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STATEMENT FROM PAUL BITTAR REGARDING THE 2013 JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL

Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said of the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National: “Every running of the Grand National is hugely important for British … More 7 Apr 2013

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STATEMENT FROM JAMIE STIER REGARDING STARTS TO RACES ON THE GRAND NATIONAL COURSE

Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “We are very disappointed with the starts to each of the two races run over the Grand National … More 5 Apr 2013

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DBS SPRING SALES BUMPER TRANSFERRED TO AYR ON SATURDAY 20TH APRIL

• Race goes back to original entries
• Existing Ayr National Hunt Flat Race on Saturday’s card moved to Friday

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EBF/TBA MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE FINALE AND EBF MARES’ HURDLE RACE FINALE BOTH RESCHEDULED

• Both races to be re-opened
• Mares’ Chase to be staged at Cheltenham on 18th April
• Mares’ Hurdle to be staged at Kempton on 16th April

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