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New licence for syndicates and racing clubs to support more proactive regulation of shared ownership

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced the introduction of a new licence for racehorse syndicators and racing club managers, which aims to further strengthen the regulation of shared … More 13 Jun 2024

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British racing responds to RTÉ documentary

“We share in the shock and dismay regarding the images of abhorrent abuse and malpractice from an abattoir in Ireland which was broadcast on RTÉ last night.   “Urgent steps must be taken by … More 13 Jun 2024

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Julie Harrington to step down as ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive at the end of 2024

Julie Harrington has today announced she will leave her job as Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) at the end of the year after four years in the role. Julie has overseen significant … More 11 Jun 2024

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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | June 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board and come into effect on 1 July 2024. These Rules have been added or amended to improve clarity and consistency, … More 6 Jun 2024

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Galopin Des Champs tops Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications for 2023/24

Dual Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has retained his crown as the leading Jumps horse in the end-of-season Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications. The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old … More 23 May 2024

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Update on Sunday evening meetings pilot

During a meeting of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board on Tuesday 14 May, members agreed that the Sunday evening racing pilot should not be resumed at this time, but that the concept should be revisited when circumstances … More 20 May 2024

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ confirms transfer of Worcester’s fixture on Friday 24 May to Hereford

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ can confirm that Worcester’s fixture on Friday 24 May will be transferred to Hereford. This is due to the ongoing impact of extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, which requires … More 7 May 2024

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New ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ policy to permit race surface switch on raceday

Transfer of race surface on the day of a fixture to be allowed in exceptional circumstances Surface switch only permitted when horses, participants and paying customers will be at or travelling to … More 7 May 2024

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British Horseracing’s leaders react to the King and Queen’s appointment as patrons of the Jockey Club

Responding to the news of the His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen being appointed as patrons of the Jockey Club, Julie Harrington, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), … More 4 May 2024

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Leo Powell appointed Independent Chair of Bloodstock Industry Forum

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BLOODSTOCK INTEGRITY FORUM (BIF) Leo Powell, honoured this year at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association annual awards for his lifetime contribution to the industry, … More 3 May 2024

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Statement from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive Julie Harrington

We are reassured that the Government has listened to Racing’s long campaign against the affordability checks it first set out in its White Paper more than a year ago. It is also to the credit of racing … More 1 May 2024

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ rule change: declaring non-runners in races from the starting stalls

A change to the Rules of Racing will see ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Stewards able to declare a non-runner in any race beginning from starting stalls if they believe that a horse has been denied a fair start. Under the existing … More 25 Apr 2024

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