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BHA CHAIRMAN PAUL ROY’S STATEMENT REGARDING LORD OAKSEY

Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today spoke regarding the sad news that Lord Oaksey died peacefully in his sleep this morning, aged 83: “Racing is very fortunate … More 5 Sep 2012

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ADDITIONAL FIXTURES PROGRAMMED: BHA TO TRIAL MATINEE AND TWILIGHT MEETINGS

  • Ten additional Autumn fixtures programmed
  • Trial of Matinee & Twilight Meetings
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BHA ANNOUNCES ENHANCED MARES’ PROGRAMME FOR 2012/13 JUMP SEASON

• Six new Listed Novices’ Hurdle races added to the season
• Total number of Mares’ black-type Jump races during season now 18
• 25% increase in Mares’ only races during … More 30 Aug 2012

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NEWTON ABBOT, SEPTEMBER 2ND: LISTED STEEPLE CHASE MOVED TO SUNDAY’S CARD FOLLOWING ABANDONMENT OF SATURDAY’S FIXTURE

  • Saturday’s fixture abandoned due to waterlogging
  • Listed Steeple Chase … More 30 Aug 2012
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REASONS FOR THE RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY (MICHAEL CHAPMAN) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 26TH AND 27TH JULY 2012

Michael Chapman On 26th and 27th July 2012, the Disciplinary Panel conducted an enquiry into allegations that the licensed trainer Michael Chapman was in breach of Rules (C)22, (C)27 and (C)28 of the … More 23 Aug 2012

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT LAUNCH GRANT SCHEME TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN BRITISH RACING

  • Scheme to be funded by part of Racing’s share of proceeds from sale of the Tote
  • £1 million allocated for 2012-13 Financial Year to support State Aid compliant … More 21 Aug 2012
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BHA TO TRIAL REVISIONS TO BOOST NOVICE CHASE FIELDS

  • Three valuable Novices’ Handicap Chases to be programmed, open to horses that have competed in at least two weight-for-age Novices’ Chases during the season
  • All horses switching … More 14 Aug 2012
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ANDREW MERRIAM APPOINTED A DIRECTOR OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY

Andrew Merriam has been appointed to the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). He succeeds John Bridgeman as one of two Independent Regulatory Directors on the Board. His term as a Director … More 14 Aug 2012

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ADDITIONAL JUMP CARD PROGRAMMED AT PERTH ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2012

  • Seven race card now programmed
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    ANDREW MERRIAM APPOINTED A DIRECTOR OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY

    Andrew Merriam has been appointed to the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). He succeeds John Bridgeman as one of two independent Regulatory Non-Executive directors on the Board. His term … More 13 Aug 2012

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    ADDITIONAL JUMP CARD PROGRAMMED AT STRATFORD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2012

    • Seven race card now programmed
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    ADDITIONAL ALL-WEATHER FLAT CARD PROGRAMMED AT WOLVERHAMPTON ON TUESDAY AUGUST 14TH 2012

    * Seven all-weather Flat races programmed

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