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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S PLANS TO LICENSE OVERSEAS OPERATORS AND CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO REFORM THE LEVY SO IT IS INCLUDED IN THE NEW ARRANGEMENTS

  • Debate in Parliament led by Matthew Hancock MP calls for action to secure Racing’s financial future
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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT ON LEVY BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

British Horseracing Authority Acting Chief Executive Chris Brand said: “Levy yield is in alarming decline, as the mechanism fails to deal with the modern betting market. Yesterday, the Levy Board, … More 9 Jun 2011

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AN ENQUIRY TO BE HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 23 JUNE 2011

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT ON TOTE ANNOUNCEMENT

We acknowledge this morning’s announcement from the Government in relation to the Tote and the commitments that have been made to Racing throughout this process. Commenting on the announcement, Paul … More 3 Jun 2011

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2010 ANNUAL REVIEW NOW AVAILABLE AT BRITISHHORSERACING.COM

The British Horseracing Authority’s Annual Review, ‘Working for Racing’, is now available to download from the Authority’s website, britishhorseracing.com The Review contains interactive elements … More 29 May 2011

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IT’S A LONG RUN TO THE SUMMIT AS ANGLO-IRISH JUMP CLASSIFICATIONS ARE REVEALED

  • Long Run’s rating of 182 the highest achieved in Britain or Ireland last season
  • Big Buck’s the leading Hurdler
  • Irish … More 24 May 2011
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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT FOLLOWING BETTING-RELATED CHARGES BEING ISSUED

Chris Brand, Acting Chief Executive of the BHA, said: “Protecting the integrity of racing is a key priority for the Authority. In recent years we have invested heavily into a wide ranging infrastructure … More 20 May 2011

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TWO OWNERS, FIVE JOCKEYS AND SIX OTHERS CHARGED WITH SERIOUS BREACHES OF THE RULES OF RACING

Following an investigation into suspicious betting activity on a number of races, the British Horseracing Authority has charged 13 individuals with serious breaches of the Rules of Racing. The allegations … More 20 May 2011

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PROCESS TO RESOLVE THE FUTURE OF THE HORSERACE TOTALISATOR BOARD

A statement from British Horseracing, including the British Horseracing Authority, Racecourse Association and the Horsemen’s Group:

More 19 May 2011
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BHA CONFIRMS TIMESCALE FOR WHIP AND GRAND NATIONAL REVIEWS

Further to previous statements, the British Horseracing Authority today confirms the timescales for the reviews being carried out into the Rules of Racing relating to acceptable use of the whip and, … More 29 Apr 2011

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DECISION AND REASONS OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE IN RESPECT OF MILTON HARRIS’ LICENCE APPLICATION

  • Milton Harris’ application to the Licensing Committee declined
  • Committee conclude that Milton Harris is not a suitable person to hold a licence
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    HORSERACING BACKS NEW PARTNERSHIP BOARD – BUT HORSE SECTOR MUST HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE

    Britain’s racing industry has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that a new England Partnership Board originally proposed by the equine sector will be created to transform the way decisions … More 26 Apr 2011

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