Posted on behalf of the Racing Foundation: CALLING ALL TRAINERS AND STABLE STAFF TO HELP SHAPE RACING’S STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGY
• Short survey will provide robust data against which to measure progress of initiatives • Project being funded via £1m Racing Foundation grant which is being invested in staff recruitment and … More 14 Sep 2016
“One Fit” padded hurdle design trial expands to two further racecourses
Two further racecourses, Kelso on 14 September and Exeter 6 October, are the latest to join the extended trial of the ‘One Fit’ Padded Hurdle, joining Newton Abbot, Taunton, Bangor-on-Dee and Uttoxeter … More 13 Sep 2016
Results of enquiries (D Nolan, J Nason, R Varian) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 8 September
David Nolan 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 8 September 2016 held an enquiry to establish whether or not David Nolan, the rider of DOLPHIN VISTA (IRE), the winner, … More 8 Sep 2016
Striking racing silks set for online auction
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced plans to release six sets of never-before-seen racing colours to be sold through an online auction from Monday 12 September. The designs stand … More 7 Sep 2016
New website launched for the 2017 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, now in their 13th year, recognise and reward the outstanding dedication and skills of the stud and stable staff who are at the heart of racing. Today sees … More 7 Sep 2016
Calling all retired jockeys: a major health study into jockey health and welfare
Published on behalf of The Jockey Study Thanks to a Racing Foundation grant of more than £220k, a three-year collaborative venture between Oxford University and the racing industry is underway studying … More 1 Sep 2016
Result of an enquiry (Godolphin) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 25 August
Godolphin 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 August 2016 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Godolphin Management Company Ltd (‘Godolphin), the owners … More 26 Aug 2016
Result of an enquiry (M Keighley) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 25 August
Martin Keighley 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 25 August 2016 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from ANY CURRENCY (IRE), trained … More 25 Aug 2016
Adam Brickell to leave his role as Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk at the BHA
After more than seven years’ service, Adam Brickell has decided to leave the British Horseracing Authority in September 2016. Adam has been a key member of the BHA Executive team, overseeing its integrity, … More 23 Aug 2016
British Racing to come together to showcase equine welfare on national Horse Comes First raceday
British Racing is all set to promote the sport’s high standards of equine welfare on Tuesday 23 August through The Horse Comes First’s annual national raceday. Working in conjunction with the racecourses … More 21 Aug 2016
Juvenile Hurdle Races added to enhance pathway opportunities for potential new Jump horses
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced an initiative to support the Juvenile Hurdlers population following concerns raised in the Jump Racing Review. Four high value Introductory … More 9 Aug 2016
Result of enquiries (K O’Neill, I Brennan, M Cosham, D Swift, S Teasdale) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 4 August
Kieran O’Neill 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 4 August 2016 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Kieran O’Neill, the rider of PIROUETTE, placed … More 4 Aug 2016
