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  • Chelmsford racing cancelled after licence refused
  • Ban on unregulated road pony racing to address ‘long-standing and dangerous issue’
  • BHA Weighing Room Upgrades Will Be 60% Complete by May

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bbc.com /1 month ago

Chelmsford racing cancelled after licence refused

The British Horseracing Authority says the last-minute cancellations are "regrettable".

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horseandhound.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Ban on unregulated road pony racing to address ‘long-standing and dangerous issue’

A previous suspected illegal road raceA new ban on unregulated pony and trap racing on main roads in Buckinghamshire will “address the long-standing and dangerous issue”, it is hop...

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bloodhorse.com /1 month ago

BHA Weighing Room Upgrades Will Be 60% Complete by May

It is expected that 60% of weighing room upgrades that were deemed necessary by the British Horseracing Authority will be completed by early May, once more racecourses have started...

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irishmirror.ie /3 weeks ago

Jockeys questioned as punters brand race a 'disgrace' that 'makes a mockery of racing'

Stewards launched a running and riding inquiry after punters slammed the race as a 'total disgrace'

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bloodhorse.com /3 weeks ago

HISA Issues Equine Health Advisory on Vets' List

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority issues an equine health advisory on the risk of fatal injury in covered horses previously placed on the veterinarians' list.

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punter2pro.com /3 days ago

Best UK Racecourses | Top 10 British Horseracing Tracks

There are 60 racecourses, including 17 multi-purpose tracks, operating in the UK. Each has their own special qualities. So what are the best UK racecourses?   Aintree Aintree is a...

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metro.co.uk /1 month ago

Grand National Festival winner disqualified and jockey issued ban after major rule break

Laafi has been disqualified after winning the Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Aintree last Friday (PA) Grand National Festival winner Laafi has been disqualified and jockey Patrick...

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casino.org /1 month ago

British Racing Leaders Urge Rethink on Affordability Checks

More than 400 racing leaders call for pause on betting checks Industry warns affordability measures threaten funding and jobs Concerns grow over black-market shift and intrusive re...

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independent.co.uk /2 weeks ago

King and Queen’s horses secure wins at two different racecourses

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bloodhorse.com /3 weeks ago

Ascot Decides to Leave Racecourse Association

Ascot, the royal racecourse, issued the announcement that it will follow through with its threat to leave the Racecourse Association at the end of the year, raising major questions...

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mirror.co.uk /1 month ago

Racing at Chelmsford cancelled after new licence refused at troubled track

The scheduled Easter meetings at the Essex all-weather course on Thursday and Good Friday will not go ahead after the BHA declined to issue a new licence

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irishmirror.ie /1 week ago

Jockey handed big ban after suspension for 'hitting horse over the head'

The rider was found guilty of using his whip in an "inappropriate and unacceptable way"

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independent.co.uk /1 day ago

Best horse racing betting sites for 2026

The seeds of sports betting in the UK were planted centuries ago by wagering on the outcome of horse races, often between their owners and, in turn, by others who had an opinion on...

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wlky.com /1 month ago

Churchill Downs wins legal battle with horseracing safety authority over fees

Churchill Downs has won a legal battle with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

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independent.co.uk /1 month ago

Grand National Festival winner disqualified four days after Aintree race

The horse has been disqualified after winning a race at the Grand National Festival on Friday

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channelnewsasia.com /1 month ago

Horse racing-I Am Maximus Grand National victory costs British bookmakers dear

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

British trainers warned to be vigilant amid surge in cases of equine flu

British Horseracing Authority’s email sent to all trainers aims to reduce the risk of a shutdown, as happened in 2019The British Horseracing Authority has emailed all British train...

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Irish winner at Aintree disqualified for jockey using whip four times more than limit

Patrick O'Brien's horse Laafi won the Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Aintree but was disqualified on Tuesday after it was found that the jockey struck the horse 11 times during the r...

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bloodhorse.com /1 month ago

CDI Prevails Over HISA in Fee Assessment Litigation

In a case brought by Churchill Downs, a federal court in Kentucky ruled the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority acted outside the law when it assessed fees for racetracks ba...

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

Grand National Festival winner disqualified for whipping horse 11 times

Jockey Patrick M O'Brien was suspended for 28 days after a major rule break at Aintree

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bloodhorse.com /2 weeks ago

HISA Highlights Equine Safety in First Quarter Report

During the first quarter of 2026, racetracks operating under HISA rules report 0.95 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts, meaning that 99.9% of starts occurred without...

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justhorseracing.com.au /3 weeks ago

Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool Races Betting Sites/Apps Offers, Free Promo Codes and Bonuses – 2026

We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Brierly Steeplechase day Races at Warrnambool racecourse (5/5/2026). Make s...

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bloodhorse.com /1 month ago

Hamelback: HISA Regulation Deserves Boundaries

Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA, writes that HISA was created to enforce medication control and racetrack safety standards, but he argues that the regulator has gone beyon...

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mirror.co.uk /1 month ago

Top jockey banned for 8 days for not pulling up horse who had to be euthanised

Five-time winner My Mate Alfie had begun to lose ground from halfway during the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket and was pulled up shortly before the finish

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