Beck Edmunds of Bryan Smart Racing named Employee of the Year at 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

The coronavirus pandemic may have deprived us of an in-person Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards but the sport’s everyday heroes were honoured with a virtual ceremony on Monday 22 February, with … More 23 Feb 2021

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Innovative jockey saliva testing pilot could provide on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances, and enhance testing capacity

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Testing pilot to carried out in spring Cost effective nature of saliva testing could … More 18 Feb 2021

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• Welfare

Diversity in Racing Steering Group publish 2020 Annual Update: We must capitalise on current momentum

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2020 Annual Update, highlighting the importance of capitalising on the … More 21 Dec 2020

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• Education/Training,
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Seamus Mullins appointed as new member representing Horsemen’s Group on Horse Welfare Board

Distributed on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British racing’s independently-chaired Horse Welfare Board has today confirmed Seamus Mullins has been appointed as the new member representing the … More 17 Dec 2020

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David Jones appointed to BHA Board as Regulatory Independent Non-Executive Director

The former racecourse Stewards’ Panel Chair and experienced racing industry figure David Jones has been appointed to the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in the role of Regulatory … More 23 Nov 2020

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• Welfare

Industry Statement on Diversity

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board invited Rishi … More 20 Nov 2020

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Jump racing returns to Southwell from 13 November

Joint press release Work completed following detailed statistical analysis of chase and hurdle courses and horse-related factors Four key recommendations published to modify existing fences and make … More 6 Nov 2020

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• Racecourse,
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James Given appointed as new BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to announce the appointment of veterinarian and racehorse trainer James Given to the role of Director of Equine Health and Welfare. James qualified … More 30 Oct 2020

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Update on tender process for equine disease diagnostic services

The first stage of the British Thoroughbred industry’s tender process to identify future providers of equine diagnostic services contributing to disease surveillance closed on 5 October 2020. The … More 28 Oct 2020

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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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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Racehorse Relief Fund launched supporting ‘at risk’ horses and preventing equine abandonment

Issued on behalf of the Racehorse Owners Association The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) are today launching The Racehorse Relief Fund (RRF), a fund of last resort to support the needs of racehorses … More 14 Oct 2020

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Philip Freedman appointed Chair of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR)

Joint Press Release The British Horseracing Authority and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have today confirmed that Philip Freedman will succeed Paul Roy as the new Chair of the charity. Philip Freedman … More 29 Sep 2020

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