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REVISED STALLS NUMBERING TO TAKE EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH 2011

  • Numbering to change at courses classified as right-handed
  • Palpable non-runner rule also to take effect on same date
  • Other starting initiatives to come … More 28 Mar 2011
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    BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES RELEASE: BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES UNVEILS QIPCO AS ITS OFFICIAL TITLE PARTNER

    QIPCO agrees deal to partner ground-breaking British Flat racing series

    More 24 Mar 2011
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    FILLIES ARE FLYING – LUCY BARRY LANDS THE TREBLE BY BECOMING THE THIRD FEMALE APPRENTICE TO WIN ONE OF THIS SEASON’S RACING EXCELLENCE SERIES

    More 21 Mar 2011
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    BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY STATEMENT ON BINOCULAR NOT BEING DECLARED FOR THE CHAMPION HURDLE

    The Authority received an elective test request from Nicky Henderson this week. The results of those tests came through on Thursday and Binocular had a screening finding for a legitimate veterinary … More 13 Mar 2011

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    DECISION AND REASONS OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE IN RESPECT OF FERGAL LYNCH’S LICENCE APPLICATION

    • Fergal Lynch’s application to the Licensing Committee declined
    • Committee conclude that Fergal Lynch is not a suitable person to hold a licence
    More 9 Mar 2011
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    THE GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2011 WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP

    NASS SPECIAL MERIT AWARD WINNER: George McGrath (£5,000) Employer – Willie Musson Position – Travelling Head Lad George is a genuine horseman who does a great job and is dedicated to his profession. … More 28 Feb 2011

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    DAVID BRADLEY CROWNED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AT GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2011

    David Bradley was today named ‘Employee of the Year’ at the seventh annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge. … More 28 Feb 2011

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    FIRST STAGE FINDINGS OF INVESTIGATION INTO NEWBURY INCIDENT RELEASED

    • Findings of investigation consistent with accidental electrocution
    • Friday’s rescheduled meeting cleared to take place
    • Wider … More 17 Feb 2011
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    BRITISH RACING’S RESPONSE TO THE LEVY DETERMINATION

    Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, said: “Racing welcomes today’s decision by Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt as a major step in dealing with long-standing failings of the current … More 16 Feb 2011

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    UPDATE ON NEWBURY INCIDENT – TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY

    • Statement following analysis of post-mortem findings and samples to be made no later than Thursday
    More 15 Feb 2011
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    BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY UPDATE FOLLOWING NEWBURY INCIDENT

    Paul Struthers, Head of Communications for the Authority, said: “We can confirm that we will not be in a position to announce the results of the post-mortem examinations today. Our investigation, … More 14 Feb 2011

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    BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE NEWBURY INCIDENT

    Commenting on the incident that led to he abandonment of racing at Newbury after two horses collapsed and died in the parade ring before racing, Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and … More 12 Feb 2011

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