Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations and charities are once again gathering together under one roof at the Aintree Grand National meeting to raise awareness of welfare issues across the … More
8 Apr 2016
Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), said: “Yesterday, an Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority granted Jim Best a stay of … More
8 Apr 2016
The following document outlines the Appeal Board’s findings and reasons regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Jim Best in relation to the finding against him by the Disciplinary Panel … More
8 Apr 2016
Today, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority issued penalties to Jim Best and Paul John for their part in failing to ensure that two horses, Echo Brava and Missile Man, ran to … More
4 Apr 2016
1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) met to consider the case of Paul John and Jim Best for six days during the period 25 February to 11 March 2016. The Panel was comprised … More
4 Apr 2016
Waterlogged area has created false ground Ten furlong races cancelled Two nine furlong races added  An area of waterlogging in the back straight at Redcar has resulted in false ground about fifty … More
1 Apr 2016
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced alterations to the wording of the Rules and the penalty structures associated with careless and improper riding, which will come into effect … More
31 Mar 2016
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced the details of two amendments to the Rules of Racing which come into effect from 2 April 2016. Implementation of a raceday cobalt threshold … More
25 Mar 2016
Having received representation from Sam Waley-Cohen today, following his unsuccessful appeal against the seven-day suspension imposed on him by the Carlisle Stewards on 20 March 2016, the British Horseracing … More
24 Mar 2016
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today published its Integrity Review, which was led by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk, Adam Brickell, overseen by Independent Regulatory … More
23 Mar 2016
Seven race card scheduled Races close at noon on Saturday, 19 March Declarations close at 10am on Wednesday, 23 March Following the abandonment of racing at Musselburgh on Good Friday, the British … More
17 Mar 2016
Today, the Government has provided further confirmation in the Budget document regarding its commitment to replace the Horserace Betting Levy. The Department for Media, Culture and Sport also published … More
16 Mar 2016