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Racing Authority agreed by the sport’s leaders

The next phase of reform to the Horserace Betting Levy – British racing’s central income from betting activity – has made a significant step forward today. Agreement has been reached between British … More 8 Jun 2018

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• Financial/Political,
• Grassroots

Trial announced for innovative new ‘hybrid’ race

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) had today announced a trial of a brand new type of race, known as Optional Claiming Handicaps – a hybrid of handicaps and claimers. These new races form part … More 5 Jun 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Dominic Gardiner-Hill takes over from Phil Smith as Head of Handicapping  

This Sunday, 3 June, will see Dominic Gardiner-Hill take over as British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) Head of Handicapping from Phil Smith, who is retiring after 23 years at the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Since joining the … More 2 Jun 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Chelmsford City Racecourse granted permission to build flat turf track

At their March meeting the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) Board considered an application from Chelmsford City Racecourse for the addition of a turf track on the inside of their existing All Weather … More 31 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ update on the novice programme for three-year-old and older horses

From Richard Wayman, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Operating Officer – 23rd May 2018 We are aware that a number of trainers have expressed concerns about the change made at the beginning of the year to convert the … More 25 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Statement

British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) Chairman, Steve Harman, is taking up a new industry wide role to engage with Government to tackle the potential impact of last week’s FOBT announcement – which … More 22 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Financial/Political

Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Timothy Brennan)

On Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 July 2018 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene to consider charges against an Irish-based individual, Timothy Brennan. Timothy Brennan … More 21 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Disciplinary

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Statement regarding charges issued against Timothy Brennan

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed that it will meet to consider charges which have been issued against an Irish-based individual, Timothy Brennan. … More 21 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Disciplinary

Full statement on behalf of British racing regarding Government’s review of gambling

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), on behalf of the British racing industry, welcomes the government’s determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling. We called for change during … More 17 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Financial/Political

Initial statement on behalf of British racing regarding Government’s gambling review

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), on behalf of the British racing industry, welcomes the government’s determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling. We called for change during … More 17 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Financial/Political

Gold Cup hero Native River tops 2017/18 Anglo-Irish Classifications

2018 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Native River has been announced as the highest rated Jumps horse of the 2017/18 season at the annual Anglo-Irish Jump Classifications press conference today, hosted … More 14 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

6f race abandoned at Carlisle on Monday 21 May

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that one race over 6 furlongs due to be run at Carlisle’s next fixture on Monday 21 May has been abandoned. This is due to the 6 furlong … More 14 May 2018

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures