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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENTS TO WHIP RULES

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority today announces adjustments to the Rules on the use of the whip in Horseracing, following discussions with representatives of the Professional Jockeys … More 21 Oct 2011

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DISCIPLINARY PANEL INQUIRY TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER THROUGH TO WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER (MAURICE SINES, JAMES CRICKMORE, PAUL DOE, GREG FAIRLEY, PAUL FITZSIMONS, KIRSTY MILCZAREK, JIMMY QUINN ET AL)

The Disciplinary Panel inquiry to consider allegations of breaches of the Rules of Racing, focusing on horses being laid to lose on betting exchanges in 10 races that took place between 17 January 2009 … More 19 Oct 2011

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STATEMENT FROM THE BHA BOARD MEETING

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today met with representatives of the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and listened to their proposals for adjustments to the new Rules and … More 17 Oct 2011

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BHA STATEMENT ON NEW WHIP RULES AND PENALTIES

The British Horseracing Authority yesterday confirmed that it was listening to jockeys’ concerns about the new whip Rules and that it had asked for and would consider any formal submission the Professional … More 14 Oct 2011

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A STATEMENT FROM PAUL ROY, CHAIRMAN OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY, IN RELATION TO THE NEW RULES ON WHIP USE

Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, said today: “We were greatly encouraged by the immediate, predominantly positive response from jockeys, trainers and other stakeholders, following … More 13 Oct 2011

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STUDENTS MEET THE STARS AT AYR 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 Scotland
  • Ayr Racecourse rewards local pupils with an exclusive behind-the-scenes … More 12 Oct 2011
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PRINCE’S TRUST STUDENTS GET THE RACING EXPERIENCE AT AYR RACECOURSE

  • British Horseracing stages Racing Experience Day for students as the partnership with The Prince’s Trust develops in Scotland
  • Ayr Racecourse brings communities … More 3 Oct 2011
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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY PUBLISHES THE RESULTS OF LANDMARK REVIEW INTO THE USE OF THE WHIP IN HORSERACING

The British Horseracing Authority has concluded its wide-ranging and detailed Review into the use of the whip in Horseracing, which first commenced in November 2010. The report, Responsible Regulation: … More 27 Sep 2011

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE PAYS TRIBUTE TO GINGER MCCAIN

Chris Brand, Acting Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority, said: “It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain. “Training the … More 19 Sep 2011

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PAUL BITTAR APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY

Paul Bittar has been appointed Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the governing and regulatory authority for British Racing. He will join the BHA from his current position as … More 13 Sep 2011

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2012 FIXTURE LIST FURTHER DELAYED AT REQUEST OF STAKEHOLDERS

At the request of its stakeholders – the Racecourse Association and Horsemen’s Group – the British Horseracing Authority has agreed to further delay publishing the 2012 fixture list until … More 13 Sep 2011

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SAM WALEY-COHEN AND THE SUCCESS OF AMATEUR JOCKEYS RECOGNISED BY BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY WITH IMPROVED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

  • British Horseracing Authority to increase contribution to Amateur Jockeys Association using income generated by amateur jockeys riding against professionals
  • Sam Waley-Cohen’s achievements … More 12 Sep 2011
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