Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news. JOCKEY Robbie Dunne has been banned for 18 months (with the last three suspended) after he was found guilty of bullying King George VI Chase winning rider Bryony Frost. Dunne was suspended with immediate effect after he was found guilty on four breaches…
Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news. THE BRITISH Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18 until at least the end of April. The announcement follows last night’s announcement from The Jockey Club that the 2020 Randox…
Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news. BRITISH Horseracing Authority (BHA) chief executive Nick Rust highlighted the importance of safeguarding jump racing following the shock news of the intended closure of Kempton Park. Kempton Park – London’s closest racecourse – is owned by The Jockey Club who today (Tuesday) revealed…
By Simon Jackson. The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) head of handicapping Phil Smith says the field for this year’s Crabbie’s Grand National is the best he has handicapped. The Grand National is the only race of the year where Smith has complete discretion over which weights to allocate as he is able to deviate from…
By Simon Jackson. Ascot has revealed plans of offer enhanced terms to bookmakers who have signed up to the Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) Status. Representatives of the Berkshire racecourse said in a statement that they fully support the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) initiative to secure bookmaker agreements to pay a contribution to the Levy Board…
By Simon Jackson. News of 11-time champion jockey Pat Eddery’s death on Tuesday has been received with sorrow by members of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in London. Eddery, 63, rode 4632 winners in a sublime career that included winning the Epsom Derby three times on Grundy (1975), Golden Fleece (1982) and Quest for Fame…
By Simon Jackson. Nick Rust has said that he is “thrilled and honoured” following news that he has been appointed as the new chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Rust – a long-term employee of Ladbrokes where he is currently managing director of retail – replaces outgoing CEO Paul Bittar and is expected…
By Simon Jackson. Horse racing will return to Essex on January 11 following news that Chelmsford City has been awarded 58 race meetings as part of the 2015 fixture list. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Monday confirmed that the track, which is located on the site of the former Great Leighs racecourse, had been…
By Simon Jackson. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued a statement in response to a photo in the Daily Mirror relating to the death of Wigmore Hall, who was put down after being injured at Doncaster. The Michael Bell-trained Wigmore Hall, the winner of £1,334,814 in prize money, was put down soon after he…
By Simon Jackson. A stewards’ enquiry relating to the start of the Grand National has been adjourned to the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) headquarters in London after 39 jockeys refused to fully participate. The enquiry was held at Aintree on Saturday to see if the riders had lined up before they were invited to do…
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