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British Horseracing Authority confident in benefits of padded hurdles
Irish Field Contributor
The British Horseracing Authority has defended its use of the new padded hurdles in light of criticism of them from Nicky Henderson
28 November 2025 News
Betting companies threaten to cut support for British racing
In order to protect profits, some big bookmakers say they may reduce racing sponsorships and withdraw customer offers
18 November 2025 News
Amateur riders suspended following Plumpton confusion
Three amateur riders were given seven-day bans following confusion over the bypassing of hurdles at Plumpton
Sales ‘ecosystem’ not to be confused with tax threat, says BHA
The British Horseracing Authority has reiterated the continued need for its #AxeTheRacingTax campaign, even with the millions changing hands within the industry at the Tattersalls sales recently
16 October 2025 News
BHA blocks unraced horses from Grade 1 hurdle races
The new rule would have prevented 100/1 winner Poniros from running in the Triumph Hurdle
18 September 2025 News
Strike action means jockeys get to sample ‘normal’ midweek life
It was a very different Wednesday to normal for Group 1-winning jockey P.J. McDonald, who took the opportunity to catch up on some day-to-day chores with racing on strike
10 September 2025 News
Dylan Kitts: I was told to break my neck if needed to make sure Hillsin lost
Dylan Kitts told a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel on Tuesday that he was instructed to prevent Hillsin from winning at Worcester in 2023
10 September 2025 News
Equine welfare concerns voiced by British public in BHA research
The report is based on responses from 7,500 people across Britain and Irelamd
5 September 2025 News
RORY DELARGY: Pacemakers, funny results and false starts
It's been a funny few weeks for British racing, with strange races and even stranger strategies causing a kerfuffle
22 August 2025 Columns
Irish racing to ignore British 'strike' action
Wednesday, September 10th will be a blank day of racing in Britain but punters can still bet on Cork
22 August 2025 News
British racing to 'strike' on September 10th
United effort by the sport's stakeholders aims to influence British government not to increase betting tax on racing
17 August 2025 News
BHA board set for major shake-up
Incoming chairman appears to have got his way in appointing a new independent board
1 August 2025 News