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British racing to go on strike over betting tax rise

British racing will stage an unprecedented one-day strike on September 10 in protest at a proposed rise in taxes on horserace betting.

Racing • 17 Aug

Bryony Frost landed last season's King George on Frodon

Contents of investigation into bullying of Frost leaked

The British Horseracing Authority says an investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment against Bryony Frost is nearing a conclusion after the contents of a lengthy report were "leaked" to a newspaper.

Racing • 17 Oct 21

Ferdinand's death in a Japanese slaughterhouse prompted an uproar in the US, but not a change in law

BHA acts to remove racehorses from food chain

The British Horseracing Authority has amended its rules so that all racehorses entered to run in Britain must be signed out of the human food chain.

Racing • 07 Oct 21

The PJA said their priority is to "protect and support the health and well-being of all its members".

Jockeys' association vows to 'protect' its members

The Professional Jockeys Association has promised to "protect and support the health and well-being of all its members" amid reports of some unrest in the weighing room.

Racing • 13 Jan 21

Jockeys to wear masks upon racing resumption in UK

Jockeys and stalls handlers are among those who will be required to wear masks under the protocols drawn up by the British Horseracing Authority ahead of the planned resumption of racing on 1 June.

Racing • 23 May 20

The last meetings to take place in Britain were at Wetherby and Taunton on St Patrick's Day, both behind closed doors.

BHA outlines blueprint for potential return to racing

A restriction on field sizes to 12 runners per race and the use of only senior jockeys both feature in the latest plans for the potential resumption of racing in Britain.

Racing • 23 Apr 20

Aidan O'Brien saddled the winner of the 2000 Guineas for the last three years

July Derby part of BHA resumption plans

A Guineas meeting in early June and the Derby and Oaks run in early July feature in the British Horseracing Authority's "best-case scenario" planning for a resumption of racing.

Racing • 18 Apr 20

The 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas had been scheduled at Newmarket for the first weekend of May but were postponed

Racing suspended in UK until May at a minimum

Racing in Britian will remain on hold beyond the end of April after the British Horseracing Authority extended its suspension on meetings there.

Racing • 15 Apr 20

The opening Classics of the season are still schedule for Newmarket in the first weekend in May

BHA to review British racing return

Plans for a resumption of racing in Britain will be reviewed by the board of the British Horseracing Authority next week.

Racing • 09 Apr 20

Newmarket's vast expanses could allow social distancing guidelines to be followed

Tate: Newmarket an ideal location for racing's return

Newmarket is the ideal location for British racing to take place behind closed doors, according to trainer James Tate.

Racing • 31 Mar 20

Exceptional two-year-old Pinatubo heads the ante-post market for the 2000 Guineas

Initial entries for Guineas scrapped

The cancellation of initial entries for both the 2000 Guineas and the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in early May is the latest repercussion in British racing of the coronavirus pandemic.

Racing • 26 Mar 20

BHA find 'no further positive samples' of equine flu

British Horseracing Authority officials have announced no new positive cases of equine influenza - including those from Rebecca Menzies' yard - have been detected among more than 700 so far processed.

Racing • 09 Feb 19

Three more from McCain yard diagnosed with equine flu

Three further horses from the yard of Donald McCain have tested positive for equine flu, including Raise A Spark, who ran at Ayr on Wednesday, the British Horseracing Authority has announced.

Racing • 08 Feb 19

BHA frustrated by unauthorised drones over courses

Racecourse officials admit there is "limited further action" that can be taken to combat the use of unauthorised drones during race meetings.

Racing • 16 Jan 19

Hayley Turner is alleged to have placed 164 bets over an 18-month period

Hayley Turner faces BHA betting pobe

Hayley Turner is to face a British Horseracing Authority inquiry for a breach of betting rules.

Racing • 07 Dec 17

Willie Mullins isn't suspected of any wrong-doing

Mullins keen for conclusion of BHA investigation

Willie Mullins is "anxious" to learn the outcome of a British Horseracing Authority investigation into alleged betting irregularities that reportedly concerns the withdrawal of Faugheen from the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 26 Sep 16