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    Explained: Why wear a helmet and body protector?

    14 Sep 2026

    Belonging in Action: Racing With Pride’s Summer Social at Epsom 

    28 Aug 2026
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    ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Handicapper Michael Harris appointed Steeplechase Team Leader

    18 Sep 2026

    ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms all-Hurdle card at Plumpton on Sunday 20 September

    11 Sep 2026
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    Result of enquiries (J. O’Shea, J. Osborne  and L. Cumani) heard by the Disciplinary  Panel on Thursday 2 February

    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

    Results of enquiries (Neil Mulholland and John Jenkins) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on 19 January

    Neil Mulholland 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 January 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Mulholland, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 19 Jan 2017

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Nominations open for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

Nominations are open until Tuesday 4 November 2025 £128,500 in prize money to be won across six categories Ascot Racecourse to host prestigious ceremony in February 2026 Nominations open today for … More 3 Sep 2025

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Paul Johnson joins ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has confirmed that National Trainers Federation (NTF) Chief Executive Paul Johnson has been appointed to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board. Joining the Board as one of the two Member-Nominated … More 2 Sep 2025

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Statement from Lord Charles Allen

Lord Allen of Kensington has today taken the reins as chair of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½). To coincide with his first day in the role, Lord Allen issued the following statement: “Horseracing … More 1 Sep 2025

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British Horseracing to cancel fixtures in protest at Government tax plans as sport refuses to race for the first time in history

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that no race meetings will take place in Britain on Wednesday 10th September as the sport takes the extraordinary step of refusing to race … More 17 Aug 2025

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Petition to #AxeTheRacingTax launched as Government tax raid threatens future of British Horseracing

2,752 jobs at risk following proposed tax hikes, according to NEW independent research Proposed tax changes by the Government could see industry suffer at least £330 million revenue loss in first five … More 6 Aug 2025

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ publishes 2026 fixture list

Measures aimed at growing the number of horses being raced and retained in Britain Prize money boost for developmental races on the Flat and over Jumps Investment in headline races to help increase … More 6 Aug 2025

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Lord Allen set to take reins of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ from September

Lord Allen of Kensington will start work in his post as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority from 1 September, it was confirmed today following a meeting of the organisation’s Board.   … More 28 Jul 2025

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms changes to race times at Pontefract and Uttoxeter on Sunday 27 July

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) can confirm that following discussions with Pontefract and Uttoxeter, the start time for both fixtures on Sunday 27 July will be brought forward to account for … More 23 Jul 2025

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New apprentice-only raceday to take place at Redcar on Sunday

A newly-formed fixture limited to apprentice jockeys will take place at Redcar on Sunday 20 July. The fixture will be the only Flat meeting taking place in Britain on Sunday, with Jump fixtures also … More 18 Jul 2025

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ calls for racing to be taxed separately to all other forms of betting as formal submission made to HM Treasury

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today submitted the sport’s formal response to HM Treasury’s consultation on remote gambling duties, outlining racing’s opposition to harmonisation … More 17 Jul 2025

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding licensing conditions for Oisin Murphy

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today issued an update on the position regarding Mr Oisin Murphy. Since the conclusion of criminal proceedings, the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has been liaising extensively with … More 11 Jul 2025

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Medication control update and reminders

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today published the following updates regarding medication control. This includes the latest guidance about particular treatment and medication administered … More 10 Jul 2025

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