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Six crucial racing-related roles added to Government’s new Immigration Salary List

British racing has welcomed the decision by the Government to add six crucial racing-related roles to the new Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL, which has replaced the former Shortage Occupation … More 18 Mar 2024

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Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington

The Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Julie Harrington, has today issued the following statement regarding British Jump racing, in the aftermath of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. … More 16 Mar 2024

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BHA approves fixture switch on Friday 22 March from Sedgefield to Hexham

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) has approved the transfer of Sedgefield’s fixture on Friday 22 March to Hexham. Following racing on Tuesday, certain parts of the track at Sedgefield require … More 14 Mar 2024

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BHA statement regarding the George Gently case

In response to the independent Judicial Panel publishing the written reasons in the case involving Mr Dan Skelton and the horse George Gently, the BHA has issued the following statement: The independent … More 11 Mar 2024

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British racing launches new Diversity in Racing Advisory Group

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Advisory Group Advisory group to help inform diversity and inclusion aspects of industry people strategy Members will provide expert guidance and support … More 8 Mar 2024

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BHA statement on anti-doping saliva and sweat testing pilot

The BHA is aware of a social media post by Kieran O’Neill giving an account of the non-negative sweat/saliva samples returned at Southwell racecourse yesterday. The process for handling non-negative … More 6 Mar 2024

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Going Report update on Racing Admin

Further to the technical issues experienced earlier today, we can confirm that these have been resolved and the Going is again available as normal via Racing Admin. Thank you for your patience and understanding … More 6 Mar 2024

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Rod Street to step down as CEO of Great British Racing

Rod Street, who has been CEO of Great British Racing – racing’s promotional and marketing body – since 2010, will leave the role at the end of April. He will continue to lead British Champions … More 4 Mar 2024

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IHRB and BHA confirm new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common … More 29 Feb 2024

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Julie Harrington statement following Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington has issued the following statement after MPs debated the impact of affordability checks. “Yesterday’s debate on the impact of affordability checks on British … More 27 Feb 2024

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David Porter-Mackrell named 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin Employee of the Year at Ascot ceremony

Newsells Park Stud’s David Porter-Mackrell has been named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following an awards ceremony at Ascot Racecourse … More 26 Feb 2024

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Up to 1,000 rural jobs could be lost as BHA urges MPs to take part in Monday’s Parliamentary debate on affordability checks

Following over 100,000 people signing the e-petition titled ‘Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks’, a Westminster Hall debate giving MPs a first chance to properly … More 22 Feb 2024

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