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Racing open to more direct protests in campaign against affordability checks

The chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, has revealed the sport will consider more direct action protests as they continue to battle against government plans to introduce affordability tests for punters

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham jockeys in alleged racism row bid to bury hatchet but inquiry continues

The jockeys in the alleged racist abuse row at the Cheltenham festival have shaken hands but the British Horseracing Authority is continuing its inquiry into Wednesday’s incident before the first race

The Guardian - UK

Racing’s crisis intensifies with tracks on verge of civil war after Allen quits BHA

Lord Allen of Kensington’s brief and ultimately ineffectual tenure as chair of the British Horseracing Authority has come to an abrupt conclusion

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British horse racing set for unprecedented strike over betting tax changes

A one-day strike will be held on 10 September over a proposed rise in taxes on betting

The Independent UK

Racing’s D-day looms as proposed chief Lord Allen faces ‘sliding doors’ moment

A ruling body with a board focused entirely on the long-term health and interests of the sport would be a first for racing

The Guardian - UK

British racing’s leadership in disarray after Lord Allen delays arrival at top

Proposed chair of British Horseracing Authority engaged in meetings to understand issues facing sport

The Guardian - UK

Horse that collapsed after Grand National dies

Jockey Michael Nolan was suspended after riding Celebre D’Allen.

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Animal rights groups respond to ‘heartbreaking’ death of Celebre d’Allen at Grand National

Celebre d’Allen died days after collapsing at Aintree

The Independent UK

Racing’s new leaders will need to attack poisonous gaming betting

The British Horseracing Authority is currently trying to find both a new chair and new chief executive

The Guardian - UK

Four horse deaths in single afternoon of racing blamed on ‘unique circumstances’

Happy Helen, Hallowed Rose, Bala Brook and Cuzzicombe all died during a seven-race card at Newton Abbot Racecourse last month but the British Horseracing Authority have determined there was no external factor linking them

The Independent UK

A racing certainty? What a Labour government would mean for the sport

British Horseracing Authority says it has been preparing for a change of government for many months

The Guardian - UK

Swab drug tests on jockeys suspended pending Kieran O’Neill investigation

The British Horseracing Authority has suspended swab drug tests on jockeys pending an investigation into the case of Kieran O’Neill, who was stood down before being cleared to resume racing

The Guardian - UK

Boxing Day racing promises to be spectacular – but will crowds be too?

It may be one of the most important days in the racing calendar, but festive attendance figures have declined in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Bryony Frost shows her talent is intact after being left out in the cold

Few careers are as vulnerable to chance as that of a National Hunt jockey and Frost has struggled for rides to reignite her career after bullying row and injury

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Racing chiefs reject Animal Rising’s call for TV debate amid Royal Ascot threat

The British Horseracing Authority refuses to be ‘coerced into any activity by threats of protests’ before next week’s Royal Ascot

Daily Mirror

Ban on John Dance's horses running lifted by racing chiefs as FCA probe continues

A statement from the British Horseracing Authority said that funds have been released to cover the costs of John Dance's racing interests. Gold Cup second Bravemansgame was one of his best horses

Irish Mirror

Bravemansgame given green light to face Galopin Des Champs in Punchestown Gold Cup

English raider Bravemansgame will run at Punchestown for Paul Nicholls

Evening Standard

British Horseracing Authority ‘robustly condemns’ Grand National protests

The British Horseracing Authority has “robustly condemned” protests by an animal rights group at the Grand National.

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RSPCA calls for urgent review into Grand National horse deaths

The animal welfare organisation added that a “festival of racing” should “never again” end with three dead horses

The Independent UK

Aintree ‘shames British racing’ with horse death says animal rights organisation

Envoye Special was put down after running loose and falling during the Foxhunters’ Chase

The Guardian - UK

Bravemansgame blocked from running on Aintree’s opening day by court order

Bravemansgame, the likely favourite for Wednesday’s Grade One Aintree Bowl Chase, was sensationally taken out of the feature race on the opening day of this year’s Grand National meeting by a court order

Daily Mirror

British Horseracing Authority unhappy after being snubbed from GMB's Grand National debate

Protest group Animal Rising are planning to disrupt this year's Grand National, announcing their plans on GMB, though the British Horseracing Authority were not invited on alongside them

The Independent UK

Cheltenham Festival: What are controversial new whip rules?

New rules were introduced ahead of Cheltenham and the Grand National, two of the biggest events in the racing calendar

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