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    ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ publish updated safeguarding regulations for British racing

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    Change to the Rules of Racing – June 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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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ regulatory update

Following the UK Government’s publication of a provisional timeline for the return of sport, Racing’s industry leaders are now planning for racing to resume behind closed doors on 1 June. The … More 21 May 2020

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Increased flexibility and efficiency for rider breath testing programme

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that the breath testing of riders for the presence of alcohol will be carried out by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ staff rather than an external supplier. This is to … More 26 Feb 2020

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding Sandown appeals

The stop race procedures are essential to protect the safety of horses and jockeys, and the medical or veterinary staff who may be treating them on the racecourse. The position of the stewards at Sandown … More 17 Dec 2019

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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

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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

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Revised and more accessible Rules of Racing to be implemented from 1 September

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today explained the reasoning behind the project to re-write of the Rules of Racing, which is nearing completion, and confirmed further details about how … More 28 Feb 2019

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding Andrea Atzeni

Andrea Atzeni was suspended for two days for a riding offence at Longchamp racecourse in France on 6 October. The penalty imposed by France Galop is scheduled to run on 20 and 21 October. The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ reciprocated … More 19 Oct 2018

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Statement following Timothy Brennan result

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has a duty to protect the integrity of our sport and the interests of the betting public. That means we will investigate and act where we become aware of suspicious betting activity. Those who … More 19 Jul 2018

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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

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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

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Additional Flat fixture at Wolverhampton on Monday 30 April

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that an additional Flat fixture will take place on the afternoon of Monday 30 April at Wolverhampton Racecourse. This is to replace the Flat … More 24 Apr 2018

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ appoints Brant Dunshea as Chief Regulatory Officer

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has chosen Brant Dunshea to be its new Chief Regulatory Officer. He succeeds Jamie Stier who has returned to Australia to take up a post with Racing Victoria. Brant … More 20 Apr 2018

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