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Additional Monday twilight fixture scheduled for 2017

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today announced the addition of a twilight fixture to the 2017 Fixture List. The fixture will be held at Kempton Park on Monday 9 October. The addition of … More 23 Dec 2016

• Racing/Fixtures

Result of enquiries (H Palmer, F Rohaut, P Morgan) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 22 December

Paul Morgan 1.  On 22 December 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry into the analysis of the blood sample ordered to be taken from POTTERS CORNER … More 22 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary

BHA publishes full statement regarding Matthew Lohn

The BHA has today published a full statement regarding the circumstances that led to the need for a rehearing of the Jim Best and Paul Gilligan cases, and a review of seven other cases heard by panels … More 22 Dec 2016

• Integrity

BHA Board appoints former Senior Judge Brian Barker QC as first Chairman of its new independent Judicial Panel

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) today announced that, following an open competition, it has appointed His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC as its first Judicial Panel Chairman.  He will take up … More 22 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary

BHA announces shortlisted nominees for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 

Following this year’s record nominations, the BHA has today announced the shortlisted nominees for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The panel of 12 judges have overseen 301 applications … More 17 Dec 2016

• Education/Training

Result of an enquiry (Gary Hanmer) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 15 December

Gary Hanmer The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 15 December 2016 to consider whether or not Gary Hanmer, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of … More 15 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary

Occupational Health Pilot paves the way for enhanced welfare provision to racing’s people

One-year Occupational Health Pilot has been delivering health and wellbeing advice to stable staff in the Newmarket area A total of 18 Tackroom Talks were delivered to 396 racing staff Occupational … More 15 Dec 2016

• Education/Training,
• Welfare

Disciplinary Panel reasons for penalty (Jim Best)

The Disciplinary Panel, which acts independently of the BHA, has today issued its written reasons for the penalty it imposed in the case involving trainer Jim Best. Mr Best’s licence was suspended … More 14 Dec 2016

Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Jim Best)

A Disciplinary Panel, acting independently of the BHA, has today published its decision to find licensed trainer Jim Best in breach of two counts of Rule (C)45 and one count of Rule (A)30, along with … More 12 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary,
• Integrity

BHA publishes three-year business plan and budget and announces details of fee changes for 2017-2019

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has today published a business plan and budget guide covering the three-year period 2017-2019. Approved by the BHA Board, the business plan provides greater certainty … More 8 Dec 2016

• Financial/Political

Disciplinary Panel update regarding Jim Best rehearing

The Disciplinary Panel (Sir William Gage, William Norris QC and Nicholas Wachman) which sat for the rehearing of the Jim Best case, has today advised that the Panel’s decision will be made public … More 6 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary

Withdrawal of disciplinary charges – Martin Harley

Licensed jockey Martin Harley has been informed that he is no longer required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider whether he is in breach of Rule (B)59.4 of the Rules of Racing in that … More 3 Dec 2016

• Disciplinary