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RUNNING ORDER FOR NEWBURY FRIDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY 2012

  • Betfair Hurdle Race and Other Pattern races rescheduled
  • 6-day confirmations … More 10 Feb 2012
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AWT “JUMPERS’ BUMPERS” CARD PROGRAMMED FOR SOUTHWELL ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

  • All races to close on Thursday, February 9th
  • Declarations to be made … More 8 Feb 2012
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ADDITIONAL FIXTURE PROGRAMMED FOR MUSSELBURGH ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

The British Horseracing Authority is pleased to confirm that an additional Jump fixture has been programmed to take place at Musselburgh Racecourse on Saturday, February 11th. Entries for the seven … More 7 Feb 2012

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NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING, JIM BOYLE / NEW DEN

Jim Boyle Licensed trainer Jim Boyle has been informed he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing relating to the presence of a Prohibited … More 6 Feb 2012

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WOLVERHAMPTON TWILIGHT FIXTURES TRANSFERRED INTO AFTERNOON SLOTS

  • Unfavourable weather forecasts for Thursday and Friday’s Jump Fixtures
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ADDITIONAL ALL-WEATHER FLAT CARD PROGRAMMED FOR WOLVERHAMPTON ON FEBRUARY 4TH, 2012

  • Unfavourable weather forecasts for Saturday’s turf fixtures
  • Seven all-weather Flat races programmed
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ADDITIONAL ALL-WEATHER FLAT CARD PROGRAMMED FOR KEMPTON PARK ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2012

  • Weather threatens racing on Turf
  • Six all-weather Flat races programmed
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STATEMENT FROM PAUL BITTAR REGARDING RACECOURSE ATTENDANCES

Paul Bittar, CEO of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The widespread popularity of British racing, particularly the festivals, is reflected in these figures and I would like to congratulate … More 24 Jan 2012

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STATEMENT FROM PAUL BITTAR FOLLOWING NEWS OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL STRUTHERS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE PJA

Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “On behalf of BHA I would like to pass on my congratulations to Paul following his appointment as Chief Executive of … More 24 Jan 2012

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BHA STATEMENT FOLLOWING TODAY’S MEETING WITH PJA

Speaking after today’s meeting with representatives from the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation for the British Horseracing Authority … More 20 Jan 2012

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SHORTLISTED NOMINEES REVEALED FOR GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2012

Tuesday 17th January, for immediate release The final ten candidates remaining in each category of The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have today been announced, following yet another year of … More 17 Jan 2012

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BHA ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF THREE LISTED RACES TO GROUP 3 STATUS

Britain will stage three new Group races in 2012, following the European Pattern Committee’s upgrading of races at Haydock Park, Goodwood and Sandown Park from Listed to Group 3 status. Ruth Quinn, … More 17 Jan 2012

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