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DISCIPLINARY PANEL’S REASONS FOR REFUSING RICHARD HUGHES’ APPLICATION TO PREVENT RECIPROCATION OF PENALTY IMPOSED IN INDIA

1. On 28 March 2012 the Disciplinary Panel considered an application from Richard Hughes to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) for a direction under Rule (A)69.3 that it would not reciprocate in … More 3 Apr 2012

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DCMS PRESS RELEASE: DETAILS OF £90 MILLION PAY OUT TO RACING AFTER TOTE SALE UNVEILED BY MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR HORSERACING JOHN PENROSE

Racing’s half share of the £180 million net proceeds from the sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote) is to be delivered through two different channels – a new charity and a grant scheme … More 28 Mar 2012

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (MICHAEL CHAPMAN)

Michael Chapman Michael Chapman, a licensed Trainer, has been informed he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing in relation to … More 28 Mar 2012

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STUDENTS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE PEEK BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT WARWICK RACECOURSE ON THE PRINCE’S TRUST RACING EXPERIENCE DAY

  • British Horseracing stages Racing Experience Day for students as the partnership with The Prince’s Trust develops in West Midlands
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BHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE STATEMENT ON THE BUDGET

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Chancellor in the Budget that the Government is to legislate for taxation of remote gambling at the point of consumption, … More 21 Mar 2012

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BHA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF INTERACTIVE RACE PLANNING INITIATIVE

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announced the launch of a new initiative which provides trainers with an opportunity to influence the make up of the race programme in a new, more dynamic … More 19 Mar 2012

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STATEMENT FROM BHA DIRECTOR OF RACEDAY OPERATIONS AND REGULATION, JAMIE STIER ON THE QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE

Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “In today’s Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival the correct procedures … More 14 Mar 2012

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENTS TO WHIP RULES

The revised rules governing use of the whip will be introduced tomorrow (Tuesday 6th March). While retaining the existing threshold for a rider’s use of the whip in both Flat and Jump races, in future … More 5 Mar 2012

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BRITISH RACING PLEDGES RECORD NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS FOR TROOPS

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (GARY BRIDGWATER), AND UPDATE REGARDING FORTHCOMING HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Gary Bridgwater Gary Bridgwater, who was formerly a licensed Trainer, has been informed he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing … More 1 Mar 2012

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NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION BY JIMMY QUINN TO WORK IN RACING STABLES DURING THE PERIOD OF HIS DISQUALIFICATION

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) considered a written application made on behalf of Jimmy Quinn, under Rule (A)71.2 of the Rules of Racing, for a relaxation of the 6 … More 1 Mar 2012

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RACING WELFARE TO OFFER SPECIAL PLACEMENT FOR CANDIDATE FROM THE BRITISH HORSERACING GRADUATE PROGRAMME

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce that Racing Welfare will join them as supporters of their highly successful Graduate programme by offering a placement to a Graduate this … More 29 Feb 2012

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