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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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British Racing’s coronavirus response – update

Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More 19 Mar 2020

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British horseracing suspended until the end of April

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow. Last night, The Jockey Club announced that The Randox Health Grand National … More 17 Mar 2020

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British horseracing preparing to go behind closed doors this week

Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More 15 Mar 2020

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Additional AWT fixture at Chelmsford City on Tuesday 11 February

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today announced that an additional AWT fixture will take place at Chelmsford City on Tuesday 11 February. This is due to the current weather forecast and … More 7 Feb 2020

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Cathy O’Meara appointed as ÐÔÊӽ紫ýHead of Raceday Officials

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today announced that US racing industry professional Cathy O’Meara has been appointed to the new role of Head of Raceday Officials. Cathy joins from the … More 8 Nov 2019

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ÐÔÊӽ紫ýstatement regarding closure of Towcester

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has been liaising with representatives of Fermor Land LLP, the new owners of Towcester, since late 2018 as they have been assessing the options for the future … More 1 Oct 2019

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Towcester fixture on 9 October cancelled; new fixture at Wincanton on same date

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today confirmed Towcester’s fixture on Wednesday 9 October has been cancelled, and that a new Jump fixture will take place at Wincanton on the same … More 27 Sep 2019

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Racing comes together for record Community Day

Sent by the ÐÔÊӽ紫ýon behalf of Racing Together Over 1500 hours donated by over 50 racing businesses nationwide Activity co-ordinated by Racing Together ranged from hands-on work to careers days and environmental … More 20 May 2019

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Provisional changes to Wincanton’s race programme on 9 May

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has today announced two provisional new hurdle races at Wincanton’s fixture on 9 May. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the … More 1 May 2019

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Additional checks now in place for Sandown Park’s photo-finish arrangements

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today announced that changes have been made to the photo finish arrangements at Sandown Park. This follows a ÐÔÊӽ紫ýinvestigation into the incorrect result initially … More 18 Apr 2019

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New procedures confirmed for weights rises in races with reserves

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today confirmed changes to the procedure for races which have reserves in relation to post-declaration weights rises.  If the top weight is a non-runner … More 28 Mar 2019

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Towcester’s 11 April fixture moved to Huntingdon

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (BHA) has today announced Towcester’s 11 April fixture has been moved to Huntingdon. The afternoon fixture will be a seven-race card, with race programme details … More 6 Mar 2019

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