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    New blog: Affordability checks, Gambling White Paper and the APPG for Gambling Reform’s latest report

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    ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ publish updated safeguarding regulations for British racing

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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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Trainer Johnny Farrelly excluded from British racing

Following a five-day hearing in front of the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP), trainer Johnny Farrelly has today been found in breach of six offences under Regulation 4 and one under Regulation 6 of … More 28 Sep 2021

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Zilpaterol notice: Product alert and regulatory update

UPDATE (Monday 26 October): Further to the statement from BETA dated 22 October (see previous update below), the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board has agreed a seven-day extension to the existing moratorium relating to zilpaterol. … More 16 Oct 2020

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Zilpaterol latest: initial sample results and latest guidance

Please see below the latest update regarding the Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rules of Racing. Initial sample results Further to the previous … More 8 Oct 2020

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Zilpaterol feed contamination: latest updates and advice

Please see below the latest guidance in relation to Zilpaterol feed contamination. Zilpaterol is a Category A Prohibited Substance under the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rules of Racing. Advice to trainers who have been feeding … More 6 Oct 2020

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement on Phoenix Thoroughbreds

Following Phoenix Thoroughbred’s recent decision to leave UK racing, the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) can today confirm that effective as of Monday 7 September, Phoenix Thoroughbreds are … More 10 Sep 2020

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15 members of independent Judicial Panel announced ahead of new term beginning on 1 September 2020

His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC the independent Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), has today announced the 15 members who will form his new independent Judicial Panel … More 27 Aug 2020

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Changes to simplify and clarify British racing’s equine anti-doping Rules will take effect from 1 September

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed a number of changes to its Equine Anti-Doping Rules which will take effect from next month. These changes follow a comprehensive review of … More 5 Aug 2020

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding George Rooke

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) will be putting a number of potential breaches of the Rules of Racing and objections to the results of races before the independent Disciplinary Panel tomorrow, … More 22 Jul 2020

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ regulatory update

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ continues to prioritise working with the industry’s COVID-19 Steering Group and organisations across the racing industry to address the challenges facing British racing in the light of … More 26 Mar 2020

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Review of the Buying and Selling Practices of Bloodstock and Racehorses

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) is pleased to release its review of the buying and selling of racehorses which was completed earlier this year. The review was independently led by Justin Felice … More 19 Dec 2019

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His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC re-appointed as Chairman of independent Judicial Panel for further three-year term

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed that His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC has been re-appointed as Chairman of its independent Judicial Panel for a second three-year term. The … More 16 Dec 2019

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Eleven individuals excluded from British racing

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has taken the step to exclude from the sport 11 individuals who were involved in an episode of violent disorder at Goodwood racecourse on 5 May 2018. This follows … More 12 Nov 2019

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