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Simon Cox appointed new ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair

Simon Cox has been appointed as the new independent non-executive Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½). He will assume his position on 1 October 2026. A passionate owner-breeder and accomplished … More 22 Jul 2026

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Dr Jim Walker joins ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed that Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) Chair Dr Jim Walker has been appointed to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board with immediate effect. Dr Walker joins as … More 17 Jul 2026

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Helen Bryce appointed ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ General Counsel

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has confirmed that Helen Bryce has been appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective from 1 August 2026. Helen will oversee all legal, compliance, … More 25 Mar 2026

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All in the Race: British Horseracing Authority launches new cross-industry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and publishes ethnicity research

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced the launch of All in the Race, a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy designed to ensure British racing is an inclusive, safe and … More 19 Mar 2026

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Brant Dunshea appointed ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chief Executive Officer, with David Jones confirmed Interim Chair

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has confirmed the permanent appointment of Brant Dunshea as Chief Executive Officer. Brant has been leading the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ in an acting capacity since December 2024 following … More 5 Mar 2026

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Statement: Lord Allen

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ regrets to announce that Lord (Charles) Allen has resigned as Chair. Lord Allen had been nominated as Chair late in 2024 after a search. He took up his post in September … More 3 Mar 2026

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Powering positive change: British horseracing’s social impact strategy

Horseracing is embedded in communities across the country and the sport’s new social impact strategy sets out an industry-wide approach to enhancing our positive impact on people and society. Launched … More 3 Oct 2025

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Racing Resilient: an environmental strategy for British racing

New industry-wide plan to shape racing’s sustainable future Four clear areas of focus: carbon, water, nature, and resources & waste First phase of five-year plan focusing on data gathering and … More 25 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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