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BHA agrees on new governance structure to deliver unity on funding, integrity and sustainability

SBC News BHA agrees on new governance structure to deliver unity on funding, integrity and sustainability

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will undertake a restructure of its corporate governance to strengthen the long-term development of UK racing and its implementation of a new industry strategy to improve funding.  BHA members approved the initiative this morning at the EGM of the Racecourse Association (RCA) attended by all stakeholders of UK racing. The revamp of the BHA’s corporate …

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BHA appoints Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of UK Racing’s Judicial Panel.

SBC News BHA appoints Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of UK Racing’s Judicial Panel.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the inbound appointment of Sarah Crowther KC as Chair of UK racing’s Independent Judicial Panel.  Crowther succeeds Brian Baker CBE, the inaugural Chair of the Judicial Panel, who will end his six-year tenure in January.   The Independent Judicial Panel serves as the disciplinary and appeals board for UK racing. The panel can hold …

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BHA to participate in sports concussion research project

SBC News BHA to participate in sports concussion research project

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has called for licensed jump and point-to-point jockeys to participate in research trials examining the effects of concussions.  The research forms part of a wider project led by the University of Bath titled “investigating vestibular-oculomotor functions following sports-related concussions.” Jump and P2P jockeys have been called on to participate in the project, as “concussion is …

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UK Racing makes pledge to Respect in Racing campaign & code of conduct

SBC News UK Racing makes pledge to Respect in Racing campaign & code of conduct

UK racing has launched its first integrity-led campaign “Respect in Racing”, to promote the collective ambition to establish “the highest standards of behaviour and a culture of respect across all levels of horseracing.” Announced by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the campaign has been developed by a cross-industry working party comprised of UK racing’s major bodies, who share a unified …

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UK Racing launches HEROS aftercare equine welfare programme 

SBC News UK Racing launches HEROS aftercare equine welfare programme 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed HEROS as its new specialist provider of equine aftercare welfare programmes.  The appointment forms part of UK Racing’s collective responsibility for equine welfare, overseen by The Horse Welfare Board (HWB) and partner charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR). Oxford-based HEROS is a retraining stable formed by Grace Muir, to provide specialised care and support …

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UK Racing debuts #AllintheRace D&I campaign 

SBC News UK Racing debuts #AllintheRace D&I campaign 

UK racing has launched its nationwide #AllintheRace campaign, to promote diversity and inclusivity across all ranks of the heritage sport.  The campaign has been developed by the Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) – the voluntary body formed by UK racing stakeholders to steer and promote diversity and inclusion as an ‘industry commitment’. Launching the campaign, UK racing aims to …

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LiveScore upgrades racing inventory with Spotlight Sports Superfeed 

SBC News LiveScore upgrades racing inventory with Spotlight Sports Superfeed 

LiveScore Group has announced that it will utilise Spotlight Sports content and media services to optimise its flagship LiveScore portal and Virgin Bet sportsbook.   Agreeing on a multi-year partnership, LiveScore will benefit from new data provisions including the integration of Superfeed – the betting market’s most comprehensive data feed covering all international racing fixtures. Superfeed will allow the LiveScore affiliate …

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Winning Post: Can ARC break the tyranny of Studflation…

SBC News Winning Post: Can ARC break the tyranny of Studflation...

Regulus Partners begins its week of industry observations by analysing Arena Racing Company’s (ARC) decision to overhaul its prize-pool structure and points system of its UK racing fixtures. Should ARC’s strategy be executed correctly, the changes adopted may prove to be beneficial for all UK racing stakeholders battling the heritage sport’s visible declines… Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced some …

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BHA promotes Alison Enticknap to lead new Strategic Change Division

SBC News BHA promotes Alison Enticknap to lead new Strategic Change Division

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has established a new executive role that will oversee the strategic change of UK racing with its network of stakeholders.  Titled the Director of Strategy & Change, the executive role will be formally led by Alison Enticknap, who has served as the governing body’s Interim Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs since November 2021. An …

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Simon Bazalgette backs MyRacehorse to pioneer stud ownership for the UK public

SBC News Simon Bazalgette backs MyRacehorse to pioneer stud ownership for the UK public

Former Jockey Club and Racecourse Media Group (RMG) Chairman Simon Bazalgette has become the Founding Chair of MyRacehorse – a business that seeks to pioneer micro-share ownership in racehorses for the general public.   MyRacehorse launched its micro-share services for UK and Irish racing last month, providing the public with shares available in three horses currently in training: a £450,000 son …

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