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Sir Mark Todd has licence suspended by BHA

The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed an interim suspension has been placed on the licence of Sir Mark Todd after a video emerged on social media of the trainer striking a horse with a branch. Todd was a highly successful three-day eventer ...

16 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Racing

Robbie Dunne lodges appeal against 18-month ban

Robbie Dunne has appealed against his 18-month ban for bullying and harassing weighing-room colleague Bryony Frost. Dunne, 36 – who denied all but one of the charges brought against him – was banned for 18 months, three of which were suspended, ...

20 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Horse Racing

National Horseracing College sustains ‘significant’ damage after fire

The National Horseracing College near Doncaster suffered “significant” damage to a barn after a fire on Tuesday. A swift response from the fire brigade and those on site at the time ensured the area was quickly cleared and all humans and ...

19 Jul 2022 at 19:46

Horse Racing

Stiffer penalties announced following whip review

Winners of races could be disqualified if their rider contravenes whip rules under new regulations announced by the British Horseracing Authority. Under the revised rules, a jump jockey who uses their whip 12 or more times – with 11 ...

12 Jul 2022 at 14:25

Horse Racing

Proposals made from ‘industry heavyweights’ to BHA on British racing’s future

A group of “industry heavyweights” headed by Peter Savill, former chairman of the then British Horseracing Board, have put together a proposal for the restructuring of British racing which has been submitted to the British ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:36

Racegoers fill stands as Queen misses first day of ‘thrilling’ Royal Ascot

The Queen hailed Royal Ascot as a “thrilling” experience as racegoers filled the stands for the first time since the pandemic. Punters are hoping that the monarch, a passionate racehorse owner and breeder, will make an ...

14 Jun 2022 at 17:14

Number of races to be reduced next summer in move to increase competitiveness

Horse Racing

Amount of races to be reduced next summer in move to increase competitiveness

Around 170 races will be cut from the 2023 summer programme, with some redistributed through the autumn, as part of measures aimed at improving the competitiveness of races in Britain next year. British racing’s ...

19 Oct 2022 at 15:44

The Queen was discussing her love for her horses ‘right to the very end’

The Queen was in “tremendous form” just a few days before she died and discussing “her love for her horses right to the very end”, according to her trusted bloodstock and racing adviser. John Warren features in ...

17 Sept 2022 at 08:25

Horse Racing

Sean Levey to return to riding action this week

Sean Levey is set to return to the saddle at Haydock on Friday, having last week been stood down by the British Horseracing Authority on medical grounds. The Swaziland-born rider was taken off Miss Down Under ...

20 Sept 2022 at 19:08

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Longford Harriers Point to Point racing action

The Longford Harriers will host their annual Point to Point race meeting on Sunday, December 4 at Corbeagh House, Ballinalee (N39 C962). An exciting day of racing starts at 12:00 noon with entries from ...

01 Dec 2022 at 18:33

Sport

Thyestes Chase 2022- All the Runners and Riders

Gowran Park will play host to another top class edition of the Goffs Thyestes Chase tomorrow afternoon. With huge crowds flocking back to the track, the 3 mile event looks a cracking contest with the ...

26 Jan 2022 at 20:33

Horse Racing

Harrington refutes claims BHA pandering to racing’s critics with whip changes

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington has responded to criticism of the sport’s leadership amid continuing outcry over the introduction of the new whip regulations. ...

05 Mar 2023 at 12:24

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