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    Explainer: Equine medication control in British horseracing

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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

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    Horse Welfare Board confirms appointment of three new Independent Members

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    12 Jun 2025
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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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New testing app launched as BHA’s anti-doping strategy moves towards entirely paperless system

15 Jun 2017
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Paul Barton to retire from role as Head of Stewarding at the end of 2017

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Head of Stewarding Paul Barton has today announced that he will be retiring from the role at the end of 2017 and calling time on a career in horseracing spanning … More 14 Jun 2017

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BHA welcomes appointment of new Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee members

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today welcomed the announcement by His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC of a new, enhanced Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee. The appointment of the … More 12 Jun 2017

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Former trainers and jockeys amongst newly appointed Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee

His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC, Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the 23 members who will form his new Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee … More 12 Jun 2017

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BHA statement on identified case of Equine Herpes Virus

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), alongside the National Trainers Federation (NTF), has issued a notice to licensed trainers that a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in the form of equine … More 1 Jun 2017

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BHA statement regarding Gina Mangan

Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The BHA has been in contact with Mr Jenkins, the trainer of Diore Lia, and the owner’s representative, regarding … More 31 May 2017

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BHA’s 2016 annual report and accounts show progress made against objectives and better than forecast financial performance

31 May 2017
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Douvan crowned king of 2016/17 Anglo-Irish Classification

24 May 2017
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An Inquiry concerning Hughie Morrison – OUR LITTLE SISTER (IRE)

The BHA can confirm that it has issued charges against Licensed Trainer Hughie Morrison as follows: 1. Is Mr Morrison in breach of Rule (G)2.1 of the Rules of Racing by virtue of the fact that nandrolone … More 18 May 2017

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BHA response to Women’s representation and diversity in the horseracing industry survey

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes publication of the first-ever research study of women’s representation and diversity in racing. While this confirms that progress is being made on … More 17 May 2017

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BHA announces new executive team structure to meet strategic objectives

Following discussions between Nick Rust, Chief Executive and several senior executives about how best to structure the BHA executive team to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives, reduce … More 15 May 2017

BHA appoints Chris Watts to new Head of Integrity Assurance role

10 May 2017
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