TIM MORRIS TO LEAVE BHA
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced today that Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and Welfare, is to leave the organisation. His departure forms part of the ongoing restructure … More 19 Nov 2012
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES PUBLISHES 2012 ANNUAL REPORT AND FILM
• An additional 1,500 horses registered in 2012
• 7,335 horses now registered in total, with 4,000 registered to enter the Retraining of Racehorses’ series of competitions across … More
16 Nov 2012
BHA STATEMENT REGARDING REPORTED OUTBREAK OF EQUINE HERPES VIRUS INFECTION
In relation to a reported outbreak of equine herpes virus in the form of equine neurological disease at the yard of Victor Dartnall, Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and Welfare for … More 15 Nov 2012
PAUL SCOTNEY TO LEAVE BHA
• Move is part of ongoing review and business restructure
• He will retain links with BHA as part of transition plan, as well as with other sports
NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (IAN TWEEDIE)
Former registered owner Ian Tweedie has been informed that he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing on 20th December 2012 to consider possible breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows: … More 6 Nov 2012
BHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE PAUL BITTAR’S STATEMENT REGARDING PHILIP FREEDMAN’S RESIGNATION
Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “We regret Philip Freedman’s decision to resign. He was advocating working constructively with other groups … More 30 Oct 2012
BRITISH RACING STATEMENT FOLLOWING AGREEMENT OF THE 52ND (2013/14) LEVY SCHEME
Paul Bittar, on behalf of British Racing’s three representatives on the Horserace Betting Levy Board said: “We are pleased to have reached agreement on the 52nd Levy Scheme ahead of the 31st October … More 24 Oct 2012
RESULT AND PENALTIES FROM AN ENQUIRY (GRIT BIRCH) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2012
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 18th October 2012 to consider whether or not Mrs Grit Birch had committed a breach of Rule (A)30.3.1 of the Rules … More 24 Oct 2012
BHA ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 2013 BRITISH HORSERACING GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
• Applications now open, closing date February 15th 2013
• Two-week training course in Newmarket, followed by eight-week paid industry placement
• Placement sponsorship opportunities … More
22 Oct 2012
NOTICE OF A FORTHCOMING DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING (JAMES BABBS AND JOHN CELASCHI)
Registered owner James Babbs and unlicensed individual John Celaschi have been informed they will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing on 7th – 9th January 2013 to consider possible … More 15 Oct 2012
RACING AT BRIGHTON TRANSFERRED TO WOLVERHAMPTON ON THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2012
• Races at Brighton abandoned due to waterlogged patches
• All races transferred to Wolverhampton’s All-Weather track, with minor distance alterations
BHA PUBLISHES BRITISH HORSERACING FACT BOOK 2011/12
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today published British Horseracing’s Fact Book 2011/12. The Book provides an invaluable and informative guide to the key statistics from across the Racing … More 12 Oct 2012