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    Result of enquiries (J. O’Shea, J. Osborne  and L. Cumani) heard by the Disciplinary  Panel on Thursday 2 February

    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

    Results of enquiries (Neil Mulholland and John Jenkins) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on 19 January

    Neil Mulholland 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 January 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Mulholland, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 19 Jan 2017

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BHA starts work on a new stewarding model

At its meeting on Thursday 20 July, the BHA Board granted approval to its executive team to work with horsemen and stakeholders to develop a plan to implement a new, sustainable stewarding model from … More 27 Jul 2017

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British racing targets £9.7m central funding boost for grassroots as 2018 Fixture List is published

25 Jul 2017
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On behalf of Racing to School: HWPA to support Racing to School charity at 2017 Awards

The education charity Racing to School is delighted to announce that the Horserace Writers & Photographers Association has decided to support its unique work with young people at its prestigious … More 20 Jul 2017

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Education, regulation and research central to new concussion management initiatives

12 Jul 2017
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Four New Horseracing Bettors Forum Members Announced

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF), created with the assistance of the British Horseracing Authority to represent the interests of those who bet on British horseracing, has announced four new Forum … More 12 Jul 2017

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New research reinforces need to treat jockeys as elite athletes

11 Jul 2017
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Nominations open for 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

8 Jul 2017
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Musselburgh Racecourse issued with temporary licence

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Musselburgh Racecourse has been issued with a temporary licence until 31 December 2017. This follows agreement from the Musselburgh Joint … More 7 Jul 2017

BHA update regarding Musselburgh racecourse

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has received correspondence confirming that the Musselburgh Joint Racing Committee (MJRC) and the East Lothian Council agree to an independent governance review … More 6 Jul 2017

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BHA statement regarding Musselburgh Racecourse

The BHA can confirm that the Musselburgh Joint Racing Committee (MJRC) has not met the conditions set by the BHA for the renewal of its racecourse licence by the required deadline of today, 30 June … More 30 Jun 2017

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13 Golden tickets up for grabs during Racing Staff Week

Racing staff will have 13 chances to win an array of prizes thanks to the BHA and Careers in Racing’s golden ticket initiative for Racing Staff Week, it has been announced today. Racing Staff Week, … More 29 Jun 2017

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Revised rules and terms of reference published as implementation of Quinlan recommendations continues

Following the appointment by His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC – Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) – of 23 members of the new, merged Disciplinary and Licensing … More 28 Jun 2017

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