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Adam Brickell confirms details of BHA’s Integrity Review

Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today officially launched a Review of the BHA’s Integrity provision. The Review will consider the … More 24 Jun 2015

• Integrity

Disciplinary Panel’s reasons regarding the hearing (Mark Aspey and Richie McGrath) heard 23-27 March 2015

1. On 23 March 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) began an inquiry into allegations that the jockey Richie McGrath was engaged in a conspiracy with Mark Aspey, a … More 14 May 2015

• Integrity

Sweden added to list of racing nations exempt from pre-race sampling requirements of international runners

Sweden joins Ireland, France and Germany as the nations whose runners in Britain are treated in the same way as British-registered horses All other international runners are required to be sampled prior … More 12 May 2015

• Integrity

Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath and Mark Aspey)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have today returned their verdict from the hearing involving former licensed jockey Richie McGrath and registered person Mark Aspey … More 28 Apr 2015

• Integrity

Charges against Kate Walton and four others withdrawn

In September 2014 the BHA announced that charges had been brought against licensed jockey Richie McGrath, former licensed trainer Kate Walton and registered persons Mark Aspey, Carl Flint, Kristian … More 16 Mar 2015

• Integrity

British Racing’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules published

British Racing’s enhanced, Equine Anti-Doping Rules, which include a zero-tolerance approach to anabolic steroids, have today been published by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after an extensive … More 24 Feb 2015

• Disciplinary,
• Integrity,
• Welfare

BHA’s revised anabolic steroid policy on course for March implementation

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) has today announced that the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids is on course for implementation from Monday … More 5 Feb 2015

• Integrity,
• Welfare

BHA appoints Head of Raceday Operations

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) has today announced the appointment of Brant Dunshea to the newly created role of Head of Raceday Operations, following an extensive recruitment process. Dunshea … More 23 Jan 2015

• Disciplinary,
• Integrity,
• Racecourse

Implementation of new anabolic steroids policy delayed until March

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) has today announced that full implementation of the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids has been put back, … More 19 Dec 2014

• Integrity

Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Graham Bradley and Brendan Powell

1.        Between 20 and 22 October 2014, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an inquiry into the allegation that Graham Bradley had acted as an unlicensed trainer … More 9 Dec 2014

• Disciplinary,
• Integrity

Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath, Kate Walton, Mark Aspey et al.)

Licensed jockey Richie McGrath, former licensed trainer Kate Walton and registered persons Mark Aspey, Carl Flint, Kristian Robson, David Stevens and David M. Greenwood have been informed that they … More 17 Sep 2014

• Integrity

Fergal Lynch granted permission to ride in Britain

ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø (BHA) has today informed Fergal Lynch that it has lifted the restriction preventing him from riding in Great Britain and he has been granted permission to ride under … More 6 Aug 2014

• Integrity