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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY UPDATE ON LINGFIELD INCIDENT

In response to the events that took place at Lingfield on Saturday 20th March, Paul Struthers, Media Relations Manager for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “The relevant reports from the Lingfield … More 23 Mar 2010

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OFFICIAL RATINGS ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

·        Imperial Commander given a rating of 185, the highest rated Gold Cup winning performance of the modern era
·        Binocular the first 170+ rated winner of the … More 23 Mar 2010

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KAUTO STAR V DENMAN: WHAT THE CELEBS ARE SAYING

Strictly embargoed until Monday 15th March, 2010 Today marks just 24 hours until the start of one of racing’s greatest occasions, The Cheltenham Festival, and five days until one of sport’s biggest … More 15 Mar 2010

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BHA AUDIO BLOGGING SERVICE FROM CHELTENHAM

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BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY WELCOMES MR JUSTICE STADLEN’S JUDGEMENT

·         Dean McKeown remains a disqualified person for four breaches of Rule 157 (non-trier rule) and 201(v) (corrupt and fraudulent  act)

·         Dean McKeown … More 12 Mar 2010

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FASHION AT THE FESTIVAL AS DEBENHAMS TEAMS UP WITH CHANNEL 4 RACING

High Street department store, Debenhams, will be turning up the fashion stakes at next week’s Cheltenham Festival (March 16 – 19), when they dress the entire Channel 4 Racing presenting team in … More 11 Mar 2010

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DENMAN V KAUTO STAR: LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE

In exactly one week, one of racing’s most historic battles will commence when two of the world’s greatest Jump racehorses, Kauto Star and Denman, face each other in the totesport Cheltenham Gold … More 11 Mar 2010

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BHA XTRA – CHELTENHAM UPDATE

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TWO NEW HANDICAPS INTRODUCED TO BOOST THE EASTER PROGRAMME

As part of their ongoing operation to develop the Easter programme, the British Horseracing Authority Racing Department has confirmed that two new £50,000 handicaps will be introduced at both Kempton … More 4 Mar 2010

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STUART MESSENGER CROWNED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AS JUDGES PRAISE STUD AND STABLE STAFF

·         £120,000 in prize money shared amongst the winners at The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2010

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THE GODOLPHIN STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2010

WINNERS AND RUNNERS UP

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UPDATE ON BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY RULES

  • Increase in corruption penalties introduced from start of Flat Turf Season
  • Increase to fine imposed on late arrivals to the Parade Ring in Group and Grade 1 races
  • Changes … More 25 Feb 2010
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