PROVISIONAL RACES PROGRAMMED FOR AYR ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2012
• Going is currently Heavy, Waterlogged in Places
• Flat races may be transferred to the Hurdles course
• Final decision to be made by 3pm on Monday, October 8th
• Four … More
5 Oct 2012
FORMER BRITISH-LICENSED JOCKEY ANDREW HEFFERNAN AND EIGHT UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH SERIOUS BREACHES OF THE RULES OF RACING
Following an investigation into suspicious betting activity on a number of races, the British Horseracing Authority has charged nine individuals with serious breaches of the Rules of Racing. The allegations … More 4 Oct 2012
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY COMMENT FOLLOWING BETTING-RELATED CHARGES BEING ISSUED
Paul Scotney, Director of Integrity Services, Compliance and Licensing for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “The charges BHA has issued today are the result of a long and complicated … More 3 Oct 2012
BRITISH HORSERACING’S 2013 FIXTURE LIST PUBLISHED
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today publishes the Fixture List for 2013, confirming an increase of eight in the overall number of fixtures to make a total of 1,464. BHA Chief Executive Paul … More 1 Oct 2012
FOLKESTONE RACES TRANSFERRED TO WOLVERHAMPTON ON TUESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2012
• Races at Folkestone abandoned due to waterlogging
• All races transferred to Wolverhampton’s AW track, with minor distance alterations
AINTREE AND BHA ANNOUNCE CONSIDERED MODIFICATIONS TO THE GRAND NATIONAL
• Changes to the start will create a more controlled environment
• Modifications focus on fence design, landing areas, irrigation and rider-less horses
BHA ISSUES UPDATE ON OPERATIONAL REVIEW
- Efficiencies identified within Raceday Services
- New raceday role of Raceday Integrity Officer proposed as part of initial findings
- Consultation under way with three existing … More 18 Sep 2012
BHA CHAIRMAN PAUL ROY’S STATEMENT REGARDING LORD OAKSEY
Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today spoke regarding the sad news that Lord Oaksey died peacefully in his sleep this morning, aged 83: “Racing is very fortunate … More 5 Sep 2012
ADDITIONAL FIXTURES PROGRAMMED: BHA TO TRIAL MATINEE AND TWILIGHT MEETINGS
- Ten additional Autumn fixtures programmed
- Trial of Matinee & Twilight Meetings
BHA ANNOUNCES ENHANCED MARES’ PROGRAMME FOR 2012/13 JUMP SEASON
• Six new Listed Novices’ Hurdle races added to the season
• Total number of Mares’ black-type Jump races during season now 18
• 25% increase in Mares’ only races during … More
30 Aug 2012
NEWTON ABBOT, SEPTEMBER 2ND: LISTED STEEPLE CHASE MOVED TO SUNDAY’S CARD FOLLOWING ABANDONMENT OF SATURDAY’S FIXTURE
- Saturday’s fixture abandoned due to waterlogging
- Listed Steeple Chase … More 30 Aug 2012
REASONS FOR THE RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY (MICHAEL CHAPMAN) HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 26TH AND 27TH JULY 2012
Michael Chapman On 26th and 27th July 2012, the Disciplinary Panel conducted an enquiry into allegations that the licensed trainer Michael Chapman was in breach of Rules (C)22, (C)27 and (C)28 of the … More 23 Aug 2012
