Tag Archives: British Horse Racing Authority

BHA resolves issues of the whip’s ‘backhand-only rule’ in adjusted regulations

SBC News BHA resolves issues of the whip’s ‘backhand-only rule’ in adjusted regulations

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced several adjustments to the rules regarding the use of the whip in the sport. Concluded at a recent Board Meeting, the regulation which stated that the whip can only be used in the backhand position has now been disregarded. This has been replaced by an amendment to reduce the amount of times it …

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Roger Casey appointed to lead Horse Racing Ireland finances

SBC News Roger Casey appointed to lead Horse Racing Ireland finances

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has appointed Roger Casey as the new Group Chief Financial Officer, who is set to take over from Suzanne Eade. Casey will join the organisation from Tattersalls Ireland in the coming months following what has been described as an ‘extensive recruitment campaign’ in which HRI was assisted by Mazars. Suzanne Eade, Chief Executive Officer at HRI, …

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Bookmakers continue to take the hit after equine influenza outbreak

SBC News Bookmakers continue to take the hit after equine influenza outbreak

Bookmakers have reported that revenues have taken a hit following the news that new cases of the Equine Influenza virus have been identified, resulting in an industry-wide halt on the sport. The horseracing industry is currently facing its largest health and financial challenge since the the 2001 outbreak, with Ladbrokes-Coral owner GVC reported to be down 1.45 per cent, while …

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BHA states schedule 5 ruling is “there for good reason” amid backlash from racing community

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The British Horseracing Association (BHA) has defended its decision to fine trainer Henry Oliver, citing that the schedule five ruling which discourages trainers and representatives from encouraging horses to start, “is there for good reason”. Schedule five on starting procedures explicitly states that no trainer nor representative is allowed to initiate the start of a race without the permission of …

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Uncertainty continues as February Towcester meeting is moved

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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that Towcester’s 13 February fixture has been moved to Musselburgh. It comes after the historic venue entered into administration due to trading difficulties causing its three scheduled meetings for the end of 2018 to be moved. Prior to entering into administration, a statement from the course revealed: “Towcester Racecourse Company Limited, proprietors of …

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BHA strengthens safeguarding measures with new policy

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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is aiming to strengthen racing’s safeguarding methods, with the publication of a new, overarching Safeguarding Policy, Regulations and Code of Conduct for the sport, . The policy, which will come into effect from 1 January 2019 will work alongside the existing safeguarding methods and will cover areas such as abuse, inappropriate relationships, reporting safeguarding concerns …

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Winning Post – UK racing puts safety first

SBC News Winning Post - UK racing puts safety first

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. New Zealand: NZRB – the trouble with monopolies? New Zealand Racing Board’s results to July 2018 demonstrate continued progress online, with 20% growth in customers to 230,000 (nearly 5% of NZ’s population), …

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BHA recommends total riders reduction for Cheltenham races

SBC News BHA recommends total riders reduction for Cheltenham races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has recommended cutting the maximum number of runners in races at Cheltenham from 24 to 20 to decrease the amount of fallers at the Festival. This was part of a review into the annual meeting – one of the biggest events on the sports betting calendar – designed to increase the sport’s welfare and subsequently secure its …

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Government rejects calls for new racing body

SBC News Government rejects calls for new racing body

The government has issued its support to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), after a petition lobbied for the group to cease responsibility of racehorse welfare. The e-petition, which was signed by more than 105,000 signatures, led to the issue being debated in Westminster. However, the government used the debate to praise of the work of the BHA, before confirming that …

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Brant Dunshea lands key role at the BHA

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The British Horseracing Authority has chosen Brant Dunshea to succeed Jamie Stier as its new Chief Regulatory Officer, after Stier opted to return to Australia to take up a post with Racing Victoria. Dunshea has been with the BHA since March 2015 and is currently the Director of Integrity and Regulatory Operations, he will take up his duties immediately. The BHA worked with recruitment …

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