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NEWS: Samples taken from over 120 Irish Cheltenham entries
Mark Costello
The IHRB and BHA worked together on this latest round of out-of-competition testing
29 February 2024 Racing News
IHRB and BHA join forces in landmark equine anti-doping initiative
This joint initiative marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to combat doping and medication misuse in pursuit of the well-being of racehorses
23 February 2024 Racing News
BHA calls for MPs to attend affordability checks debate
Amidst mounting concerns over the new scheme, the BHA issue a compelling call for British MPs to engage in a pivotal debate
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Who doesn't like Ryanair?
Why would we want to bin a Cheltenham race that has thrown up some of the most dazzling performances of the Festival?
19 January 2024 Racing columns
RORY DELARGY REVIEW: Keep the faith with progressive Haddex
Rory also notes the Twiston-Davies season so far and why the BHA runner restriction plan won’t happen
15 December 2023 Racing columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Restrictions? Did they ever work?
BHA revelations of cutting the number of runners a trainer is allowed in big handicaps raised the hackles this week
15 December 2023 Racing columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Social Media - X marks the spot
The BHA's possible plans to prevent trainers to have more than four runners in the top handicaps drew strong reaction
15 December 2023 Racing columns
RORY DELARGY: Grand National field reduction long overdue
Racing rulers must balance welfare concerns ensuring the Grand National provides the best possible spectacle without compromising on safety
13 October 2023 Racing columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: National changes are too hasty
Why base so much change on the 2023 National and those first two fences?
13 October 2023 Racing columns
Suspended one-month ban for Hollie Doyle
The leading jockey failed a drugs test due to a painkiller she was taking following an injury
13 October 2023 Racing News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Paddington marches on
While the O'Brien colt was star of the week, the whip rules debate rumbles on
4 August 2023 Racing columns
BHA approve fixture list shake up for 2024
The 2024 fixture list is set for a shake up after the British Horseracing Authority board approved a number of changes
25 May 2023 Racing News