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BHA statement on anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot

The BHA is aware of a social media post by Kieran O’Neill giving an account of the non-negative sweat/saliva samples returned at Southwell racecourse yesterday. The process for handling non-negative … More 6 Mar 2024

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Going Report update on Racing Admin

Further to the technical issues experienced earlier today, we can confirm that these have been resolved and the Going is again available as normal via Racing Admin. Thank you for your patience and understanding … More 6 Mar 2024

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Rod Street to step down as CEO of Great British Racing

Rod Street, who has been CEO of Great British Racing – racing’s promotional and marketing body – since 2010, will leave the role at the end of April. He will continue to lead British Champions … More 4 Mar 2024

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IHRB and BHA confirm new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common … More 29 Feb 2024

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Julie Harrington statement following Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British … More 27 Feb 2024

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David Porter-Mackrell named 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin Employee of the Year at Ascot ceremony

Newsells Park Stud’s David Porter-Mackrell has been named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following an awards ceremony at Ascot Racecourse … More 26 Feb 2024

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Up to 1,000 rural jobs could be lost as BHA urges MPs to take part in Monday’s Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

Following over 100,000 people signing the e-petition titled ‘Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks’, a Westminster Hall debate giving MPs a first chance to properly … More 22 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Lingfield Park on Friday 23 February

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Lingfield Park on Friday 23 February. The fixture will comprise of six races, with the ability … More 20 Feb 2024

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BHA confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Chelmsford City on Thursday 22 February

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) can confirm an additional All-Weather fixture will take place at Chelmsford City on Thursday 22 February. With inclement weather forecast for the coming days … More 19 Feb 2024

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British racing appoints new members to the Horse Welfare Board

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD Sulekha Varma, Kate Sigsworth and Robin Mounsey join the eight-strong team to represent racecourses, breeding and racing industry Independently chaired board … More 19 Feb 2024

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Boost for British racing and breeding as BHA confirms extension of High Value Developmental Races for 2024

Programme of more than 80 races worth over £3m to begin with Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster next month Initiative made possible by British Stallion Studs (EBF), Juddmonte, Darley and Tattersalls as … More 15 Feb 2024

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Update from the BHA’s Flat Pattern Committee

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø’s (BHA) Flat Pattern Committee has today confirmed changes to the Flat Pattern and Listed race programme for 2024, following ratification by the European Pattern … More 13 Feb 2024

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