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Additional checks now in place for Sandown Park’s photo-finish arrangements

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that changes have been made to the photo finish arrangements at Sandown Park. This follows a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ investigation into the incorrect result initially … More 18 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse

Amended breach and penalty agreed in relation to Charlie Bennett Appeal

The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) issued a notice earlier today for an Appeal due to take place tomorrow: “The independent Disciplinary Panel of the … More 17 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Disciplinary

Ayr fixtures on 29 & 30 April cancelled

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that Ayr’s Flat fixtures on 29 & 30 April have been cancelled. This is due to areas of Ayr’s Flat track not being raceable. … More 16 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Provisional changes to Taunton’s race programme for 24 April

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has today announced two provisional new races at Taunton’s fixture on 24 April. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the ground … More 15 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

Nick Rust hails Tiger Roll and the Randox Health Grand National Festival

Speaking about the historic 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), said: “The Grand National Festival always provides some … More 7 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ appoint former Olympian as new Chair

Annamarie Phelps, Vice-Chair of the British Olympic Association and a former Olympic rower, has been appointed as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. She will take up the post on 1st … More 2 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Financial/Political

Provisional changes to Exeter’s race programme for 9 April

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has today announced two provisional new races at Exeter’s fixture on Tuesday 9 April. This is because, in light of the current going and weather forecast, the … More 2 Apr 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racing/Fixtures

New procedures confirmed for weights rises in races with reserves

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed changes to the procedure for races which have reserves in relation to post-declaration weights rises.  If the top weight is a non-runner … More 28 Mar 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Racecourse

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ whistleblowing policy now available to participants and general public

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced details of its updated whistleblowing policy, which will now be available to the racing industry and wider public. Widening the policy out … More 28 Mar 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Integrity

Michael Owen stars in short “Horse Comes First” film which showcases the premier league care received by British racehorses

The Horse Comes First – British racing’s cross industry campaign for promotion and education around the high welfare standards that exist within British horseracing – has today launched, on behalf … More 27 Mar 2019

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• Welfare

Racing appoints independent Chair for Horse Welfare Board

The former President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and past Chairman of World Horse Welfare, Barry Johnson, has been appointed as the independent chair of a new Horse Welfare Board on … More 25 Mar 2019

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• Welfare

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement following Declan Lavery Appeal

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ accepts the findings of the independent Disciplinary Panel in today’s appeal hearing. It is the view of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ that the Rules should be a proactive and preventative measure to avoid horses … More 21 Mar 2019

• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Features,
• Disciplinary