Following a constructive meeting with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a selection of jockeys as part of the ongoing dialogue during the bedding-in period, the British Horseracing Authority … More
27 Jan 2023
The BHA has today confirmed the appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of the BHA’s independent Judicial Panel, succeeding His Honour Brian Barker CBE KC. Sarah Crowther’s appointment has been … More
27 Oct 2022
UPDATES TO THE PROHIBITED LIST CODE With immediate effect, the BHA will apply the following internationally agreed residue limits for Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO), both … More
30 Aug 2022
Following the publication this afternoon of the independent Appeal Board’s written reasons for their decision in the appeal brought by licensed jockey Robbie Dunne last month, the BHA has released … More
21 Apr 2022
The BHA has today issued the following statement after the independent Disciplinary Panel imposed a suspension of four months, with two months deferred for two months, on licensed trainer Sir Mark Todd: … More
14 Apr 2022
10.30 am – Oisin Murphy The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene on Tuesday 22 February 2022 to consider the following:1. Whether Mr Murphy breached … More
16 Feb 2022
The BHA has today set out its response to the ruling in December of the High Court in favour of Freddy Tylicki, which was brought following catastrophic injuries he suffered in a fall at Kempton Park … More
10 Feb 2022
Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing … More
5 May 2021
Following confirmation regarding the 12-month suspension – the last six months of which are suspended – imposed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) on Irish-licensed trainer Gordon … More
5 Mar 2021
From Wednesday 17 February, raceday officials will be able to issue specific fines for repeated COVID-19 protocol breaches, following changes agreed by the Racing Industry COVID Group. The amendment … More
12 Feb 2021
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that it has used its powers under Rule (G)7 of the Rules of racing to amend the result of The bet365 Fillies’ Mile (Group 1) (Class … More
23 Oct 2020
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