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RESULT AND PENALTIES FROM AN ENQUIRY (GRIT BIRCH) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2012

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 18th October 2012 to consider whether or not Mrs Grit Birch had committed a breach of Rule (A)30.3.1 of the Rules … More 24 Oct 2012

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BHA ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 2013 BRITISH HORSERACING GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

• Applications now open, closing date February 15th 2013
• Two-week training course in Newmarket, followed by eight-week paid industry placement
• Placement sponsorship opportunities … More 22 Oct 2012

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

Registered owner James Babbs and unlicensed individual John Celaschi have been informed they will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing on 7th – 9th January 2013 to consider possible … More 15 Oct 2012

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RACING AT BRIGHTON TRANSFERRED TO WOLVERHAMPTON ON THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2012

• Races at Brighton abandoned due to waterlogged patches
• All races transferred to Wolverhampton’s All-Weather track, with minor distance alterations

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BHA PUBLISHES BRITISH HORSERACING FACT BOOK 2011/12

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today published British Horseracing’s Fact Book 2011/12. The Book provides an invaluable and informative guide to the key statistics from across the Racing … More 12 Oct 2012

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PROVISIONAL RACES PROGRAMMED FOR AYR ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2012

• Going is currently Heavy, Waterlogged in Places
• Flat races may be transferred to the Hurdles course
• Final decision to be made by 3pm on Monday, October 8th
• Four … More 5 Oct 2012

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FORMER BRITISH-LICENSED JOCKEY ANDREW HEFFERNAN AND EIGHT UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH SERIOUS BREACHES OF THE RULES OF RACING

Following an investigation into suspicious betting activity on a number of races, the British Horseracing Authority has charged nine individuals with serious breaches of the Rules of Racing. The allegations … More 4 Oct 2012

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT FOLLOWING BETTING-RELATED CHARGES BEING ISSUED

Paul Scotney, Director of Integrity Services, Compliance and Licensing for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The charges BHA has issued today are the result of a long and complicated … More 3 Oct 2012

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BRITISH HORSERACING’S 2013 FIXTURE LIST PUBLISHED

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today publishes the Fixture List for 2013, confirming an increase of eight in the overall number of fixtures to make a total of 1,464. BHA Chief Executive Paul … More 1 Oct 2012

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FOLKESTONE RACES TRANSFERRED TO WOLVERHAMPTON ON TUESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2012

• Races at Folkestone abandoned due to waterlogging
• All races transferred to Wolverhampton’s AW track, with minor distance alterations

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AINTREE AND BHA ANNOUNCE CONSIDERED MODIFICATIONS TO THE GRAND NATIONAL

• Changes to the start will create a more controlled environment
• Modifications focus on fence design, landing areas, irrigation and rider-less horses

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BHA ISSUES UPDATE ON OPERATIONAL REVIEW

  • Efficiencies identified within Raceday Services
  • New raceday role of Raceday Integrity Officer proposed as part of initial findings
  • Consultation under way with three existing … More 18 Sep 2012
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