Speaking in regards to the 2012 running of the John Smith’s Grand National, in which two horses incurred injuries which unfortunately led to their being put down, Paul Bittar, Chief Executive … More
15 Apr 2012
Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and Welfare for the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), said: “We are very sad about the fatal injuries suffered by Synchronised and According to … More
14 Apr 2012
Following an eleven day hearing of an enquiry concerning five jockeys and six men described as bettors and another man who came into an entirely different category to the jockeys and bettors, the Disciplinary … More
10 Apr 2012
Following the publishing of the Appeal Board’s findings, Paul Scotney, Director of Integrity Services, Compliance and Licensing for the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), said: “As was said … More
10 Apr 2012
1. On 28 March 2012 the Disciplinary Panel considered an application from Richard Hughes to the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) for a direction under Rule (A)69.3 that it would not reciprocate in … More
3 Apr 2012
Racing’s half share of the £180 million net proceeds from the sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote) is to be delivered through two different channels – a new charity and a grant scheme … More
28 Mar 2012
Michael Chapman Michael Chapman, a licensed Trainer, has been informed he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing in relation to … More
28 Mar 2012
- British Horseracing stages Racing Experience Day for students as the partnership with The Prince’s Trust develops in West Midlands
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22 Mar 2012
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) welcomes today’s announcement by the Chancellor in the Budget that the Government is to legislate for taxation of remote gambling at the point of consumption, … More
21 Mar 2012
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) today announced the launch of a new initiative which provides trainers with an opportunity to influence the make up of the race programme in a new, more dynamic … More
19 Mar 2012
Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “In today’s Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival the correct procedures … More
14 Mar 2012
The revised rules governing use of the whip will be introduced tomorrow (Tuesday 6th March). While retaining the existing threshold for a rider’s use of the whip in both Flat and Jump races, in future … More
5 Mar 2012