Whip Consultation project update

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today provided an update regarding the progress of the project to consult on, and review, the use of the whip in British horseracing.The initial consultation … More 27 Jan 2022

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British racing unites in commitment around industry conduct

The major stakeholder bodies of British horseracing have today issued a joint statement regarding the conduct of those who work in the sport, and a commitment to take wide-ranging action to offer support … More 14 Dec 2021

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BHA statement following today’s ruling of the independent Disciplinary Panel

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the finding of the independent Disciplinary Panel that jockey Robbie Dunne is in breach of four counts of Rule (J)19 and to impose an 18 month suspension upon … More 9 Dec 2021

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Notice of an Enquiry (R. Dunne) to be heard by the Disciplinary Panel from Tuesday 30 November

The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene from Tuesday 30 November 2021, with five additional dates reserved, to consider whether Licensed Jockey Robbie … More 22 Nov 2021

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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 BHA 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 BHA 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 BHA Rules of Racing. Advice to trainers who have been feeding … More 6 Oct 2020

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BHA statement on Phoenix Thoroughbreds

Following Phoenix Thoroughbred’s recent decision to leave UK racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) 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 (BHA), 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

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) 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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BHA statement regarding George Rooke

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) 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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