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
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
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
RESULTS, PENALTIES AND REASONS OF A DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JAMES BABBS AND JOHN CELASCHI)
- James Babbs found in breach of Rule (A)37 on two counts and Rule (E)92 on one count
- James Babbs disqualified for four years for breaches of Rule (A)37 and 18 months for breach of Rule … More 27 Mar 2013
DONCASTER’S WILLIAM HILL LINCOLN HANDICAP DAY TRANSFERRED TO SATURDAY 30TH MARCH
• All original entries at publication of weights in William Hill Lincoln Handicap will stand
• Runners to be confirmed by noon on Tuesday 26th March
• All other races to close … More
25 Mar 2013
AWT “JUMPERS’ BUMPERS” CARD PROGRAMMED FOR SOUTHWELL ON THURSDAY MARCH 28TH 2013
• All races to close on Tuesday March 26th
• Declarations to be made by 10:00am on Wednesday March 27th
NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JAMES ROGERS)
Licensed apprentice jockey James Rogers has been informed he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing as follows: 1. Was Mr Rogers … More 25 Mar 2013
7F RACES CANCELLED AT REDCAR 1ST APRIL
- Straight Course Waterlogged at 7f and 8f Starts
- 8f Race transferred to Round Mile
STEVE HARMAN APPOINTED AS NEXT CHAIRMAN OF BHA
- Shell Vice President to take up post in July
ADDITIONAL ALL-WEATHER FLAT CARD PROGRAMMED FOR SOUTHWELL ON MARCH 23RD 2013
- Unfavourable weather forecasts threatening turf fixtures
- Seven all-weather Flat races programmed
PAUL BARTON APPOINTED HEAD OF STEWARDING FOR THE BHA
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announced that Paul Barton has been appointed as the successor to the retiring William Nunneley in the role of Head of Stewarding. Paul has been promoted … More 19 Mar 2013
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2013 – HANDICAPPERS’ COMMENTS: THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
The following are a selection of comments from the BHA Handicappers regarding key performances from the Cheltenham Festival. Please note, all ratings quoted are provisional.Martin Greenwood on the Ladbrokes … More 15 Mar 2013
