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    Result of enquiries (J. O’Shea, J. Osborne  and L. Cumani) heard by the Disciplinary  Panel on Thursday 2 February

    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

    Results of enquiries (Neil Mulholland and John Jenkins) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on 19 January

    Neil Mulholland 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 January 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Mulholland, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 19 Jan 2017

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YOUNG PEOPLE FROM YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER “GET STARTED” WITH HORSERACING AND THE PRINCE’S TRUST

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its partnership with youth charity The Prince’s Trust and the Northern Racing College (NRC) to deliver the second “Get Started with Horse Care” … More 24 May 2012

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BHA TURNS DOWN GREAT LEIGHS’ APPLICATION FOR 2013 FIXTURES

At its May meeting the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) considered an application on behalf of MC Racetracks Limited for Great Leighs Racecourse to participate in the 2013 fixture allocation … More 23 May 2012

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KING KAUTO REGAINS HIS CROWN

  • Kauto Star named overall Champion Jumps horse of 2011/12
  • Big Buck’s highest rated Hurdler once again
  • Sprinter … More 21 May 2012
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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JOHN SPENCE AND JASON PARFITT)

Registered owners John Spence and Jason Parfitt have been informed they will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing on 10th – 11th July 2012 to consider possible breaches of the Rules … More 16 May 2012

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ASCOT, MAY 11TH AND 12TH: EXTRA RACE AND DIVISIONS TO SAFEGUARD RACING

  • Round course may be adversely affected by heavy rain
  • Extra Race Added … More 9 May 2012
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LINGFIELD PARK MAY 11TH AND 12TH TRANSFERRED TO ALL WEATHER

  • Turf course waterlogged in places, with further rain forecast
  • May 11th: … More 8 May 2012
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2012 GRAND NATIONAL

  • BHA findings regarding Synchronised and According To Pete
  • BHA report following review of the start
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BHA STATEMENT REGARDING RICHARD HUGHES

Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “We would like to register on record that we recognise the frustration felt by Richard … More 20 Apr 2012

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STATEMENT FROM BHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE REGARDING THE JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL

Speaking in regards to the 2012 running of the John Smith’s Grand National, in which two horses incurred injuries which unfortunately led to their being put down, Paul Bittar, Chief Executive … More 15 Apr 2012

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BHA STATEMENT REGARDING THE JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL

Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and Welfare for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “We are very sad about the fatal injuries suffered by Synchronised and According to … More 14 Apr 2012

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APPEAL BOARD DECISIONS REGARDING THE APPEALS OF MAURICE SINES, JAMES CRICKMORE, PETER GOLD, NICK GOLD AND KIRSTY MILCZAREK

Following an eleven day hearing of an enquiry concerning five jockeys and six men described as bettors and another man who came into an entirely different category to the jockeys and bettors, the Disciplinary … More 10 Apr 2012

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STATEMENT FROM PAUL SCOTNEY IN RELATION TO THE APPEAL BOARD’S FINDINGS REGARDING SINES, CRICKMORE, GOLD, GOLD AND MILCZAREK

Following the publishing of the Appeal Board’s findings, Paul Scotney, Director of Integrity Services, Compliance and Licensing for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “As was said … More 10 Apr 2012

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