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FOUR JOCKEYS, ONE TRAINER, A DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AND SIX OTHERS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH 40 RACES

FOUR JOCKEYS, ONE TRAINER, A DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AND SIX OTHERS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH 40 RACES Published: Friday 24 Nov 2006 Following a Security Department investigation, jockeys Josh Byrne, … More 24 Nov 2006

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ROBERT WINSTON DOES HAVE CASE TO ANSWER

ROBERT WINSTON DOES HAVE CASE TO ANSWER Published: Friday 24 Nov 2006 DISCIPLINARY PANEL’S DECISIONS UPON APPLICATIONS BY ROBERT WINSTON TO DISMISS OR REDUCE SCOPE OF CHARGES HE FACES, WHICH ARE … More 24 Nov 2006

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NIC COWARD TO LEAD THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY

Nic Coward has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the new governing and regulatory authority for British Racing. Coward, 40, will work alongside … More 20 Nov 2006

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BHB APPROVES RATING LIMIT FOR RUNNERS IN CHELTENHAM’S CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

At its meeting yesterday, the BHB Board approved the recommendation that only horses rated 130 and above be permitted to compete in Cheltenham’s four non-novice Grade 1 races. The proposal was initially … More 15 Nov 2006

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BHB CHAIRMAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO DESERT ORCHID

BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “Desert Orchid was a wonderful horse of great talent and flair who became an icon for racing. He was the best-known and most-loved horse of recent decades and so … More 13 Nov 2006

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BHB’S HEAD OF HANDICAPPING TO LEAVE

Nigel Gray, the British Horseracing Board’s Head of Handicapping, is to take up a position as Head of Handicapping and Race Planning at the Hong Kong Jockey Club early in 2007. Gray, 47, has led BHB’s … More 8 Nov 2006

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NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR THE STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2007

£50,000 in prize money and prizes is once again on offer for the Stud and Stable Staff Awards, to be held in central London on Tuesday 20th February 2007. The Awards, now in their third year, remain … More 6 Nov 2006

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THE HRA TO MAKE BODY PROTECTORS MANDATORY FOR STABLE STAFF

THE HRA TO MAKE BODY PROTECTORS MANDATORY FOR STABLE STAFF Published: Monday 23 Oct 2006 At its meeting on Monday 16th October the HRA Board approved the introduction of a rule that will make the wearing … More 23 Oct 2006

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RACING UK TO SPONSOR BHB ORDER OF MERIT IN ONE YEAR DEAL

The British Horseracing Board has today announced an agreement with Racing UK to sponsor the 2006/07 Order of Merit. The one-year deal will see the series become known as the Racing UK Order of Merit, … More 19 Oct 2006

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HRA COMMISSION INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COUNTER ANALYSIS

HRA COMMISSION INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COUNTER ANALYSIS Published: Tuesday 17 Oct 2006 The HRA has commissioned an Independent Review of its counter analysis procedures. This review has been instigated … More 17 Oct 2006

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NEIL CALLAN TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER MISSED RIDE

NEIL CALLAN TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER MISSED RIDE Published: Tuesday 10 Oct 2006 Jockey Neil Callan has been charged with two breaches of Rule 220 (viii) – misleading the HRA or Officials – … More 10 Oct 2006

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GOODWOOD TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY OVER CELEBRATION MILE

GOODWOOD TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY OVER CELEBRATION MILE Published: Tuesday 10 Oct 2006 The Goodwood Racecourse Executive have been informed that they face a Disciplinary Panel enquiry into … More 10 Oct 2006

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