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Bravemansgame free to be declared after sale approved

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today informed the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) that it has agreed to the sale, following an independent valuation, of Mr Dance’s 50% share of Bravemansgame. … More 24 Apr 2023

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• Integrity

Essential ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ systems upgrade work – Thursday 20 April

Essential ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ systems upgrade work is scheduled to take place between 8am and 11am on Thursday 20 April. Please note that the entries and declarations process is NOT affected by this work. Runners … More 19 Apr 2023

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms head office move

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed its relocation to a new head office after more than a decade at 75 High Holborn. The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is now based at Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, … More 18 Apr 2023

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement following the 2023 Grand National

Following the 2023 running of the Grand National, Julie Harrington, the Chief Executive Officer of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone connected to the horses who suffered fatal injuries … More 16 Apr 2023

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• Welfare

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding the participation of Bravemansgame in the Aintree Bowl

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has issued the following statement regarding the participation of Bravemansgame in Thursday’s Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase: In light of new information, … More 12 Apr 2023

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Statement from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive Julie Harrington

Following a difficult week for racing, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement.  This has been a tragic week for all of us in the racing community. Jess Whalley was … More 31 Mar 2023

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Adjustments to new whip rules

As part of the ongoing roll out of the new whip rules the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has engaged in ongoing communication with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and senior jockeys … More 30 Mar 2023

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms transfer of fixture from Newcastle to Hexham on 30 March

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ can confirm that Newcastle’s fixture on Thursday 30 March has been transferred to Hexham. This was originally a fixture that had transferred from Sedgefield, however following a request … More 10 Mar 2023

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Transparent declaration tracking available on ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Website

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ can confirm that provisional declarations can now be tracked live before 10:00 every morning on the fixtures page of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ website. This development, which has been successfully tested over … More 10 Mar 2023

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Race to your Career with new podcast series and revamped Careers website

New Race to your Career podcast series launched exploring different aspects of industry employment, training and development Refreshed Careersinracing.com improves user experience for those wanting … More 9 Mar 2023

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• Education/Training

Change to Flat handicap rating qualification criteria

For races run from 1 April 2023 (entries close Monday 27 March), Flat horses that win on their second start will be eligible for a handicap rating to run in a Class 5 or 6 handicap race, subject to … More 9 Mar 2023

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• Racing/Fixtures

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms additional All-Weather fixture at Wolverhampton on Friday 10 March

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ can confirm that an additional All-Weather fixture has been programmed at Wolverhampton on Friday 10 March. Entries for the six-race card (which will carry the option to divide to eight) will … More 7 Mar 2023

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