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
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
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
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
ADDITIONAL FIXTURES PROGRAMMED: BHA TO TRIAL MATINEE AND TWILIGHT MEETINGS
- Ten additional Autumn fixtures programmed
- Trial of Matinee & Twilight Meetings
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
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
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
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
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
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
