Thursday 22 December 2011

RACING POST REPORT TODAY A WARNING TO BHA OVER MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE


BLOODHORSE ILLITERATE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY REGULATORS (BHA)
BHA WARNED CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE to avoid a miscarriage of justice
TONY SMURTHWAITE investigates the fallout from racing's biggest corruption case to see what lessons can be learned."








Monday 12 December 2011

LETS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT PAUL ROY UNDER WHOSE DICTATORSHIP THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY DEPEND


LETS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE PEOPLE WITHIN THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY STARTING WITH PAUL ROY
LETS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT PAUL ROY

ON the 9th of October 2006  we got the news that  ROY was to be the new chairman of British Racing’s New Governing Authority.  A highly successful figure in investment banking, and owner of several top-class racehorses including St Leger winner Sixties Icon, Wilko and Dutch Art, has been appointed as Chairman-designate of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racing’s new governing body.



C4 NICK LUCK ASKS PAUL ROY SOME KEY QUESTIONS OVER HIS BLOODHORSE ILLITERATE WHIP REVIEW AT ASCOT ON THE VERY FIRST CHAMPIONS DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 15th 2011

Thursday 27 October 2011

BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY REGULATION SERIOUS QUESTIONS NEEDING TRUE ANSWERS



BHA: NEW WHIP RULES COME INTO FORCE ON MONDAY OCTOBER 10th 2011

QIPCO CHAMPIONS DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 15th  2011
CHAPTER ONE
Qipco British Horseracing Champions Day (Flat) Saturday October 15th 2011
Nick Luck C4 questions Paul Roy Chairman of BHA ( Ascot racecourse 15.10. 2011)

CHAPTER TWO
Qipco British Horseracing Champions Day (Flat) Saturday October 15th 2011
Paul Roy answers Nick Luck's Questions  (15.10.2011)

PRINCE RUPERT CORBALLY STUD  EIRE
CHAPTER THREE
TAKING a closer look at the British Horseracing Authorities Regulation Working Practices brought to light in theory within a 78 page Whip Review Document. Prepared for BHA by Jamie Stier ( Australian) and Tim Morris (Veterinary) over the period from November 2010 ..... published in September 2011 ..... enforced on Monday October 10th 2011 just five days before the very first Qipco Champions Day at Ascot. No 'IN PRACTICE' trial allowed.
 IN THEORY one of the BHA's short sharp shock tactics, same as used by government pushed through when people's thoughts are distracted elsewhere. A dirty trick. As was the Sale of the Tote which belongs, and has always belonged to the grass roots of British horseracing.  

ARE STIER AND MORRIS  QUALIFIED TO TACKLE THE ISSUE OF THE USE OF WHIP .... WHIP TACTICS IN HORSERACING?
Can either of these gentlemen Stier and Morris ride?
If so, to what standard?
Have either of these gentlemen whilst riding, ever used a whip on a thoroughbred racehorse in training?
Are either of these gentlemen capable of riding in the British Derby for instance?
Or the Dubai World Cup?  



PROVEN TOP ATHLETES IN PRACTICE
KIEREN FALLON, FRANKIE DETTORI and RICHARD HUGHES are all supreme senior athletes working at the very top of their equine profession partnering champion thoroughbred racehorses in training in competition worldwide.

 VISA VERSA
BUSINESS and VETERINARY IN THEORY
JAMIE STIER and TIM MORRIS neither of these gentlemen are athletes, they may well be good within their own career focus, but are badly out of their depths here.


RESPONSIBLE BHA REGULATION?
 NOVEMBER 2010 - SEPTEMBER 2011 - OCTOBER 10th 2011
 ATTEMPTED IN THEORY ONLY?
"RESPONSIBLE REGULATION how can any of this ever be RESPONSIBLE REGULATION?

IN THEORY 
These New Whip Rules came into force on Monday October 10th 2011 just five days before the
 the very first Qipco Champions Day at Ascot our own Queen Elizabeth's Racecourse. (Saturday October 15th 2011) without any bloodhorse literate skill "IN PRACTICE" trials.

J Margaret Clarke Turfcall suggestion to rectify this seriously dangerous issue.

IN PRACTICE
MONTY ROBERTS, YOGI BREISNER and KELLY MARKS TO REPLACE
JAMIE STIER, TIM MORRIS AND OTHERS TO CARRY OUT A BLOODHORSE LITERATE WHIP REVIEW
 ALL BHA FINANCIAL WASTE OVER THE PAST YEAR PAID OUT TO STIER AND MORRIS AND OTHERS TO BE REFUNDED AND PAID BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF ALL HANDLER RIDERS AT PRESENT EMPLOYED WITHIN TRAINERS TEAMS NATIONWIDE.


HORSERACING A UNIQUE AND REMARKABLE SPORT

Tuesday 11 October 2011

BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY KEY WHIP REGULATION FOUR DECADES LATE

PLEASE USE THIS LINK FOR NEWS ON WHIP TACTICS
http://www.turfcall2-racingpost.blogspot.com/


http://www.britishhorseracing.com/whip-review/

Racing
RESPONSIBLE REGULATION: A REVIEW OF THE USE OF THE WHIP IN HORSERACING
The British Horseracing Authority has concluded its wide-ranging and detailed Review into the use of the whip in Racing, which first commenced in November 2010. The report, Responsible Regulation: a Review of the use of the whip in Horseracing – has been published in full and is available here. The Review will lead to a significant tightening of the rules and penalties relating to the use of the whip by jockeys, as well as a renewed focus on jockey training, to ensure that the best equine welfare standards are maintained throughout the sport.


Whip Review
Download the full Review document

The report, put together by a Review Group set up specifically for this task by the Authority, has considered the underlying principles behind the use of the whip, how it is used in Racing, and how the Authority should continue to act as a strong, effective regulator in this area. The Review Group consulted the sport's participants (National Trainers Federation, Professional Jockeys Association, Racehorse Owners Association, Amateur Jockeys Association), the Racecourse Association, the British Racing School and Northern Racing College. It also consulted with recognised animal welfare bodies - the RSPCA, SSPCA and World Horse Welfare and undertook detailed statistical analysis.

The Review considered a range of scientific evidence relating to the effects of the whip on horses, as well as the energy-absorbing design of the whip itself. The Review Group engaged a leading sports research agency, SMG/YouGov, to undertake an in-depth, independent public opinion research project and took on board the views of individuals who submitted their thoughts to the Authority.

The Review Group made 19 recommendations, all of which were approved by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. The main recommendations are:

    1. The use of the whip in Racing – providing strict controls are effectively enforced – remains appropriate and necessary for the safety of both jockeys and horses. Use of the whip to focus and concentrate a horse, and to encourage it to perform at its best, also remains appropriate providing the constraints on acceptable use set out in the Review are observed. The Review Group found that this approach is backed by current animal welfare science. 2. The current whip guidelines and penalties for those jockeys who breach the Rules on whip use are not an effective enough control and deterrent in their current form. Too many breaches of the Rules on whip use are occurring, and the Review Group believes that the Authority can better incentivise long-term behavioural change through a wide range of recommendations with this aim in mind, including:
    • The removal of frequency guidelines and the implementation of strict and easily understood limits on whip use – 7x in any Flat Racing and 8x in any Jump Racing (and only five times in the last furlong/after the last obstacle). This is roughly half the amount of times a whip could be used previously before being in breach of the Rules;
    • Increased entry point penalties – 5 day minimum suspension for not adhering to the frequency limits (the previous minimum penalty was a caution);
    • Forfeiture of riding fee and prize money percentage – a jockey who incurs a whip suspension of three days or more will forfeit his riding fee and percentage;
    • Increased penalties for those who breach the Rules on more than one occasion (second offence will be double that of a first offence);
    • The new Guidelines and Penalties will come into effect on Monday 10 October 2011.
    3. The Authority should continue to support research into the design of the whip and incorporate any future technological innovations into British Horseracing as appropriate if it is felt that equine welfare could be enhanced.
Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, welcomed the Review and said:

“This has been an incredibly wide-ranging piece of work, resulting in a comprehensive Review that the Authority is very proud of. The Board approved every one of the recommendations and the message is loud and clear – we will continue to lead the way in responsible regulation and will make difficult decisions in the best interests of the sport and its participants.”

Jamie Stier, Director of Raceday Operations and Regulation, said:

“This has been a painstakingly thorough Review and we would like to thank all those who took part. We accepted from the outset that it would be unrealistic to think that everyone would be pleased with whatever the final outcome was, but what was clear from virtually all those consulted was that the status quo could not be retained.

“The result is a clear set of Rules and Guidelines that lay down what is acceptable use of the whip, alongside a penalty structure which will act as an appropriate deterrent. We believe this will bring about real behavioural change without any detriment to the sport, which can only be good for British Racing.”

Professor Tim Morris, Director of Equine Science and Welfare, said:

“Use of the whip is, understandably, a sensitive issue. Safeguarding the welfare of racehorses is a priority for the Authority and we are committed to ensuring and enhancing horse welfare, taking an approach backed strongly by current animal welfare science. The thoroughness of this Review, and the conclusions it reaches, are yet further demonstrations of this commitment.”

Sir Henry CecilSir Henry Cecil, ten-times Champion Flat Trainer, said:

“The BHA has done an excellent, thorough job with their Review and I welcome these changes, which will hopefully serve British Racing well.”




Paul NichollsPaul Nicholls, Champion Jumps Trainer for the last six years, said:

“Whilst I’ve been a critic of the Rules in the past, nobody likes seeing misuse of the whip and I agree that the time had come when something had to be done. I am pleased that the BHA has made sensible and reasonable changes, and I am supportive of them.



AP McCoyAP McCoy, Champion Jumps Jockey for the last 16 years and reigning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said:

“The PJA has worked closely with the Authority on the BHA’s Review and I hope my colleagues embrace the proposed changes as being in the best interest of the sport. I for one support the changes.”


Frankie DettoriFrankie Dettori, one of the most famous jockeys in the world and the Ambassador for the QIPCO British Champions Series, said:

“I am not proud of having fallen foul of the whip Rules in the past and I would never want to bring any harm to any horse. These new Rules are easy to understand which will help all jockeys ride within them. I accept these new Rules are in the best interest of our great sport and it is right that they should be in place in time for Britain’s new end of season finale, QIPCO British Champions Day.”

RELATED DOCUMENTS


BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY WHIP REVIEW 2010 - 2011

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/inside_horseracing/about/whatwedo/disciplinary/whipuse.asp

Whip Policy
The BHA recently carried out a full review of the use of the whip in British Horseracing. Read this review

Whip Use Rules
The technical rules on whip use by riders and the whips they are allowed to carry are as follows:

Schedule (B)6 - Use of Whip
The British Horseracing Authority will not tolerate abuse of the horse and consider its welfare, and the safety of the rider, to be paramount. The whip should be used for safety, correction and encouragement only and they therefore advise all riders to consider the following good ways of using the whip which are not exhaustive:
  1. Showing the horse the whip and giving it time to respond before hitting it.
  2. Using the whip in the backhand position for a reminder.
  3. Having used the whip, giving the horse a chance to respond before using it again.
  4. Keeping both hands on the reins when using the whip down the shoulder in the backhand position.
  5. Using the whip in rhythm with the horse’s stride and close to its side.
  6. Swinging the whip to keep a horse running straight.
The British Horseracing Authority has asked Stewards of Meetings to consider holding an enquiry into any case where a rider has used his whip in such a way as to cause them concern and publish the following examples of uses of the whip which may be regarded as improper riding:
Hitting horses:
  • to the extent of causing injury;
  • with the whip arm above shoulder height;
  • rapidly without regard to their stride, i.e. twice or more in one stride;
  • with excessive force;
  • without giving the horse time to respond.
Hitting horses which are:
  • showing no response;
  • out of contention;
  • clearly winning;
  • past the winning post.
Hitting horses in any place except:
  • on the quarters with the whip in either the backhand or forehand position;
  • down the shoulder with the whip in the backhand position; unless very exceptional circumstances prevail.
Hitting horses:
  • with excessive frequency.
When examining cases of Excessive Frequency, the Stewards will consider all the relevant factors such as:
  1. Whether the number of hits was reasonable and necessary over the distance they were given, taking into account the horse’s experience;
  2. Whether the horse was continuing to respond and
  3. The degree of force that was used; the more times a horse has been hit the stricter will be the view taken over the degree of force which is reasonable.
It is emphasised that the use of the whip may be judged to be proper or improper in particular circumstances which have not been included above.
Horses will be subject to an inspection by a Veterinary Officer and he will report his findings to the Stewards; therefore trainers may be required to remove or adjust rugs or sheets.
It is further emphasised that under the Rules of Racing trainers have a responsibility for giving instructions to their riders, which should include instructions on the use of the whip, especially with horses which may weal and when employing apprentice or conditional jockeys. Owners who choose to give their riding instructions must accept a similar responsibility. Failure to give adequate instructions or giving instructions which if obeyed could or would lead to a violation of this Instruction will result in disciplinary action being taken against owners and trainers.
The British Horseracing Authority warns all riders that Stewards of Meetings have been asked to exercise fully their powers under Rules (B)12 and (B)54.3 of the Rules of Racing in all cases of misuse of the whip, which the British Horseracing Authority regards as improper riding.
Further, they warn owners, trainers and riders that severe disciplinary action will be taken against any person who is found to be in breach of this Instruction resulting in serious injury to any horse.
To read our Guide to Penalties and Procedures which sets out the Racecourse Stewards' procedures following interference, the penalties and the whip rules, please click here
Rule (D)37 and Schedule (D)2 - Whip Specifications
Only whips which have been approved by a panel nominated by the British Horseracing Authority will satisfy compliance with Rule (D)37. In approving any such whip, a panel will have regard to all the specifications set out below including the mandatory shock absorbing characteristics.
The whips have been designed, constructed and approved for either Flat or Jump races and are only to be carried in those races for which they have been approved. For Flat races, a max length of 70cms for Jump races, a max length of 68cms.
  1. Maximum length, including flap, of 68 cms;
  2. Minimum diameter of 1 cm.

    The only additional feature which may be attached to the whip is a flap. If a flap is attached it must fall within the specifications below:
  3. A maximum length of flap from the end of the shaft of 10 cms;
  4. A maximum width of the flap of 4 cms, with a minimum width of 2 cms;
  5. The flap from the end of the shaft must not contain any reinforcements or additions.
  6. There shall be no binding within 23 cms of the end of the flap;
  7. The contact area of the shaft must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material throughout its circumference such that it gives a compression factor of at least 6mm;
  8. The flap must have similar shock absorbing characteristics to that of the contact area;
  9. The weight must not exceed 160 gms.

Thursday 6 October 2011

BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA) UNVEIL TOUGH NEW WHIP RULES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27th 2011

HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA)
BHA Unveil Tough New Whip Rules
On September 27th The British Horseracing Authority unveiled the much debated Whip Review that has been taking place for the last 10 months. The review included sections on 'How the Whip is Currently Used in Racing', 'The Scientific Evidence Base', 'The Whip: Energy Absorbing Design', 'Public Opinion Research', 'The Penalty System' and 'Jockey Training' to name but a few. This has been the result of an in depth and extremely thorough investigation into use of the whip since November 2010.

The review, in turn, has initiated various rule changes concerning use of the whip that will be implemented from October 10th. These rules state that Jockeys riding on the flat will be able to use their whip seven times throughout the entire race, while National Hunt Jockeys will be able to use the whip eight times with a maximum of five times after the last obstacle or in the final furlong. In addition, punishments have also become more stringent with with a minimum five day ban administered for excessive use of the whip. For more details on the Whip Review click on the link below.


INFO THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JAMIE STIER

Wednesday 5 October 2011

THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA) CLASH OVER THEIR PROPOSED NEW WHIP RULING. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5th 2011

J MARGARET CLARKE TURFCALL
BHA OUT OF TUNE WITH TRUE TOP LICENSED SENIOR  BLOODHORSE LITERATE RACE RIDERS' (Horsemen)

Please use this link for further info.
http://turfcall2-racingpost.blogspot.com/2011/10/racing-post-wednesday-october-5th-2011.html

Wednesday 14 September 2011

RACING POST WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14th BRINGS US NEWS THAT THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA) HAS HIRED AUSTRALIAN PAUL BITTAR AS PART OF THEIR TEAM FROM JANUARY 2012


 GOOD LUCK MR BITTAR
AUSSIE LANDS TOP JOB IN BRITISH RACING
JON LEES and HOWARD WRIGHT   SPELL OUT THE BHA STATE OF PLAY

THEORY TEAM
2012 FIXTURE LIST IN CHAOS

THEORY TEAM
HORSEMAN'S GROUP AND RACECOURSES BATTLE FOR POWER  

THEORY TEAM
JUDICIAL REVIEW IN THE OFFING

THEORY TEAM
"WELCOME TO BRITAIN PAUL, AND WE'RE SURE YOU WON'T' BE LACKING  FOR HELPFUL ADVICE FROM THE SPORTS BROAD CHURCH OF INTERESTS.

THEORY TEAM
“FORMER BHB manager Paul Bittar (Accountant) will return from his native Australia in the New Year to steer the BHA through one of the most challenging period’s for British racing in recent memory after it was confirmed he had been hired to succeed Nic Coward as the organisation’s next chief executive.

BITTAR AN ACCOUNTANT? Chief Executive of BHA? Bloodhorse illiterate .....
MORRIS A VETERINARY? The use of the whip? Bloodhorse illiterate .....

BHA  and GOVERNMENT 'working practices' off key, desperately and dangerously out of tune, perspective only in  theory, no practical teams to make sure that  the theory is working properly.

IN PRACTICE TEAM
Where are the TEAMS to uphold the rights on the Practical sides within British horseracing and within British government ?

IN THEORY? IN PRACTICE?
Where does the theory team join up with the practice team?  
IN PACTICE, the BHA out of tune with the PRACTICAL ISSUES heading for more of the same unbalanced badly out of tune dangerously untuned regulation direction, slowely squeezing the true life blood out of British horseracing. Attempting to get all true bloodhorse literate achievers all banged up in the Tower of London.  

THEORY TEAM
“BITTAR, 41, who was project manager reporting to Greg Nichols when last based in London six years ago, will have the task of completing the modernisation of the sport’s structure under which the BHA will cede some of its traditional responsibilities to the racecourses and Horseman’s Group. By the time he arrives at his desk in January from Racing Victoria where he is serving his notice as chief stratergy officer, he will find a much changed landscape. Not only has levy yield dropped to £59.53m from £99.3m in 2005, but agreement has still not been reached on cuts to next year’s fixture list. In addition, the racehorse population is in decline having exceeded 14,000 for the first time when Bittar was at the BHB.

THEORY TEAM
“The appointment of Bittar, which was forecast in the Racing Post last week, was ratified on Monday after he was the unanimous choice of the BHA nominations committee from 40 candidates interviewed …..

THEORY TEAM
JON LEES   "GREG NICHOLS, former BHB chief executive: "Britain needs to establish first what it requires of its governing structure."

THEORY TEAM
GREG NICHOLS ASKS  " IS PAUL BITTAR the right man, but will the role be right?  
“MR BITTAR has the ideal skills for the chief executive’s (BHA) role, his former boss Greg Nichols said yesterday. But he may find himself over- qualified if his commercial expertise is no longer required once the restructure of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) structure has been completed.

J MARGARET CLARK TURFCALL

THEORY TEAM


Working within the British Horseracing Authority  (BHA) and on the political front within government, both are run only within beaurocratic THEORY in London and the House of Commons. Totally out of touch with the actual true reality of anything at all to do with PRACTICE.  In 2011 we saw the shocking cruelty and total chaos caused by the beaurocrats having absolutely no idea at all in how to cope with the Foot and Mouth outbreak. 

PRACTICAL TEAMWorking within British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and on the political front within government, both need to be run IN PRACTICE as well as IN THEORY both need to work properly, you can't have one without the other.


BHA have chosen Veterinary Morris to carry out and to amend issues relating to the use of the whip and the ruling on the use of the whip in British horseracing. Veterinary Morris cannot ride, leave alone have any experience whatsoever in whipping an unfortunate horse. Yogi Breisner, Sir Henry Cecil, Sir Michael Stoute, John Gosden, Rachel Hood, Lydie Pearce and Julie Cecil will all know how not to abuse a horse with a whip, both in the training of racehorses and in the competing. 

BHA chose Nic Coward as chief executive to BHA, now we are told Paul Bittar an accountant is to take over this role.

 NICHOLS ON BITTAR, QUESTIONS THE BHA  "THE RIGHT MAN, BUT WILL THE ROLE BE RIGHT?

NICHOLS "BRITAIN NEEDS TO ESTABLISH FIRST WHAT IT REQUIRES OF ITS GOVERNING  STRUCTURE .....

WE WOULD ALL like to know what is actually happening behind the scenes within government and the within the BHA, not much chance of that though,  all mainly done in secret. We, the people to be effected by such decisions are then left to put up and to shut up.






Tuesday 30 August 2011

RED ALERT INCOMPETENT STEWARD'S ACTING IN REGULATION DEPARTMENT OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA)

STEWARD'S INQUIRIES BHA SERIOUS BLOODHORSE ILLITERATE VOID AT THE HEART OF BRITISH HORSERACING'S REGULATION.  

J MARGARET CLARKE TURFCALL
There were three interesting two year old races run last Saturday brought to us live by Channel4 horseracing team on two channel’s M4 and C4 two from Newmarket the 1.55 and the 2.30. And one from Goodwood the 2.50.

The 2.30 from Newmarket in which 15 ran however, resulted in a Stewards Inquiry, involving three competitors in the closing stages of this race drawing well clear of the rest of the field racing upsides, (three abreast) when dangerous interference reared it’s ugly head.

The money came for the Channon trained filly SAMITAR (rated 123 having had two previous runs, winning at Royal Ascot on the last) the favourite backed down to 11-10, racing far side here with the colt BALTY BOYS on her off side in the middle and with the colt MEHDI (6-1, rated 106. five previous runs finishing 32213) on the stand side. It could be said that the unwanted meat in this sandwich was BALTY BOYS 6-1 (colt rated 110 three previous runs 719) MEHDI and SAMITAR poaching BALTY BOYS ground one came in from BALTY BOYS near side the other came in from BALTY BOYS off side at speed, lethal tactics effectively cutting  BALTY BOYS out of his stride therefore putting him out of the race, ensuring he had nowhere to go but backwards, dropping him completely out of contention. So when is horseracing in this country going to be properly regulated? A mean performance. Dirty unsporting tactics. MEHDI and SAMITAR should have been placed last. In these circumstances there was only one clear winner BALTY BOYS.



To address this present void created by bloodhorse illiterate British regulation people who hold posts within the British horseracing authority (BHA) that they are not qualified to handle, have no business to be handling, and have no business to be required to make judgement upon the bloodhorse literate achievers. Noted to be deep routed ongoing over a considerable period of time, manifesting itself, unhealthily, contaminating all those who have achieved true bloodhorse literacy like a cancer, passed on to cruelly effect the racehorses unfortunate enough to be caught up in such deception.


The Channel4 horseracing team broadcast this race live, however they were not allowed to broadcast this enquiry, as neither were they able to give the result of this supposed Stewards Inquiry.


Will cheating be as this in all the supposed sports to take place in the 2012 Olympic Games in London?

Thursday 11 August 2011

THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA) BUT ARE THEY FIT TO REGULATE BRITISH HORSERACING IN THE YEAR 2011?


THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY  (BHA)  WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE AND ARE THEY FIT TO REGULATE BRITISH HORSERACING IN 2011?
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British Horseracing Authority
Sport
Horseracing
Location
75 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS
Founded
2007
Chairman
Paul Roy
Chief Executive
Nic Coward
Website
www.britishhorseracing.com
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The British Horseracing Authority, also known simply as the BHA, is the regulatory authority for horseracing in Great Britain.
It was formed on the 31st July 2007, after the merger of the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA).
It's stated objectives are to: “provide the most compelling and attractive racing in the world; be seen as the world leader in raceday regulation; ensure the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse; promote the best for the racehorse; and represent and promote the sport and the industry.”
It is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, the headquarters of which are in France.


WEATHERBYS WELLINGBOROUGH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 1970 - 2011 TO DATE

THE HISTORY OF WEATHERBY
The first Mr Weatherby (James) was appointed to serve the Jockey Club as its Secretary in 1770. He was an able and entrepreneurial man and over the next 25 years laid strong foundations for the business.

He was assisted by his nephew, whose work on racehorse pedigrees dovetailed neatly with James’s racing work. In 1791, he promoted the publication of The General Stud Book, a definitive record of the pedigrees of approximately 400 horses which were seen as the foundation for all thoroughbred stock worldwide.

For 200 years, Weatherbys was based in London, but in the late 1960s migration to Wellingborough, in Northamptonshire, was undertaken, where they have been ever since.

THE BRITISH JOCKEY CLUB 1730 - to - 2011

RECENTLY THE OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING REMOVED THE JOCKEY CLUB FROM REGULATING THE SPORT OF HORSERACING DUE TO THE MANY RACECOURSES THEY OWN, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.

LINKS: EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH JOCKEY CLUB 1730 - 2011

http://www.jockey-club-estates.co.uk/Pages/Page.aspx?PageName=JCERoomsGalleryV2&GalleryName=History gallery

http://www.jockey-club-estates.co.uk/Pages/JCERoomsHistoryV2.aspx





http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/304350/Jockey-Club


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jockey_Club

BRITISH HORSERACING REGULATION CONTACTS 2011

THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

LINKS: HORSEMENS GROUP BOARD


ALAN MORCOMBE - Chief Executive

ALAN MORCOMBE joined the Horsemen’s Group as Chief Executive in April 2010 and prior to this was the Executive Chairman of Amalgamated Racing (TurfTV) a joint venture between Alphameric PLC and 30 of the UK’s leading racecourses.

Established in 2006, TurfTV provides a dedicated, closed-user group betting television channel to bookmaking shops in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Alphameric was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was noted for its development of technology used by many of the UK largest bookmakers to take and settle bets on horse races.
Prior to Alphameric, Alan worked for British Aerospace Communications and UNISYS.



RACHEL HOOD - Director
After graduating in Economics and Law from Cambridge University, I qualified and practiced as a Barrister in London. Subsequently, I lived in California for over 10 years (with my husband, trainer John Gosden) where I practiced as an International lawyer having also qualified as American lawyer. I have been a racehorse owner for over 20 years (and a breeder for 5 years), recently becoming a Classic winning owner when my horse Arctic Cosmos won the 2010 St. Leger. I am the President elect of the ROA (23/6/11), a Director of REL and the Horsemen’s Group, a Trustee of the National Horseracing Museum, Founder and Chair of the Save Historic Newmarket Action Group, a Newmarket Town and Forest Heath District Councillor and a partner in John Gosden Racing LLP.



RUPERT ARNOLD  - Director
After qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor, Rupert switched careers to horseracing, joining trainer Jeremy Hindley as an assistant in 1984. Then, after a spell with John Winter, Rupert became assistant to Paul Cole and was fortunate to experience the trainer's Championship season in 1991 together with a series of top class horses including champion Generous.

Rupert began his own training business in 1993 in Upper Lambourn but relinquished his licence when the opportunity arose in 2000 to become Chief Executive of the National Trainers Federation, the representative body for licensed racehorse trainers in Britain. He has been a member of the Horsemen's Group board from its inception.



KEVIN DARLEY - Director
Kevin Darley born 05/08/1960 son of a Wolverhampton butcher Clifford Darley: Mother Dorothy Darley. Married to Debby Darley 1982 two daughters Lianne (27) and Gemma (22)
Kevin was apprentice to Reg Hollinshead 1975 - 1978. Champion Apprentice in 1978 with 70 winners. Champion Jockey in 2000 with 154 winners. Total winners throughout his career totalled 2,431 in the UK. 21 Group 1 winners which included two English Classic winners; St Ledger Bollin Eric and 1,000 Attraction. Retired from Race riding in 2007 at Doncaster on
7th November. After being Vice President of the Professional Jockeys Association for a number of years he took up employment with the PJA as their Industry Liaison Director in April 2008. Kevin was subsequently appointed as the PJA CEO in June 2009