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The horseracing industry is ignoring what science says about whipping

When the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) released its recent whip consultation report, it claimed to have consulted the science. But it insists whipping doesn’t hurt horses and fails to recommend that the racing industry changes its approach.

The Conversation

Racing heavyweights’ plan for radical shake-up of sport too narrow in focus

Simply throwing money at the top tier of Flat racing is likely to have unpredictable and irreparable consequences

The Guardian - UK

Punters stunned as 999-1 winner handed Newton Abbot victory in crazy race over jumps

Rectory Oak benefited when the leaders Mister Allegro and Dindin lost their jockeys in the home straight at the Devon track on Sunday. The winner was the only finisher

Daily Mirror

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UK heatwave monitored by horse racing chiefs with temperatures expected to reach 35C

The Met Office has extended its danger-to-life heatwave warning for England and Wales. Forecasts suggest it could be 35C in Windsor, which has a racing fixture scheduled for Monday

Daily Mirror

Riders face disqualification for whip breaches under new BHA rules

A ban on jockeys using their whips in the forehand position and an option for stewards to disqualify horses over whip rule-breaches are to come into force this autumn

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: racing readies itself for new proposals on whip rules

The Whip Consultation Steering Group prepares to reveal its recommendations and fresh turmoil is possible

The Guardian - UK

Owner threatens to quit racing as appeal to get horse name reinstated fails

Owner Nick Rhodes appealed to the British Horseracing Authority to get the name of his horse Buggerlugs reinstated, even changing the spelling, but he was unsuccessful

Irish Mirror

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Oisin Murphy had alcohol-related blackouts before breath test suspension

Reigning champion jockey Oisin Murphy said he experienced alcohol-related blackouts during a period of heavy drinking

The Guardian - UK

Irish jockey Oisin Murphy thought career was over after alcohol problems were causing black outs

Oisin Murphy is currently serving a lengthy ban but is also sober and on the road

Irish Mirror

Winning owner who swore at losing trainer and made rude gestures at crowd is fined

Graham Jones was given a £4,000 fine at the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary case. The owner swore at trainer Olly Murphy and offended some racegoers following a win at Stratford

Daily Mirror

Could Anglesey’s tidal energy project drive a new energy revolution?

Experts say Wales has huge potential for generating renewable marine power, yet, so far, ambitious schemes have been ignored

The Guardian - UK

Sir Mark Todd to return to training after suspension over horse whip controversy

The double Olympic eventing champion was suspended in February after a video of him striking a reluctant horse sparked a storm after circulating on social media

Daily Mirror

Eclair Surf becomes second horse to die after Grand National on Saturday

Eclair Surf became the second Grand National horse to die after this year’s race, suffering a head injury at the third fence

The Guardian - UK

Grand National 2022: Jockey Gavin Sheehan stood down at Aintree after failing breathalyser test

Horse racing jockey Gavin Sheehan failed a breathalyser test and was removed from his only ride on Friday at the 2022 Grand National festival at Aintree

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Sir Mark Todd faces disciplinary hearing after whipping horse with branch in viral video

An independent panel of the British Horseracing Authority will consider whether Sir Mark Todd is in breach of Rule (J)19 - by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the good reputation of the sport

Irish Mirror

Irish jockey Oisin Murphy banned for 14 months after series of rule breaches

The Champion jockey has been banned for 11 months after admitting to breaking rules covering Covid-19, misleading the BHA and prejudicial conduct

Daily Mirror

BHA backs handicapper after Michael O’Leary hits out at Tiger Roll Grand National weight

Tiger Roll is not running in the 2022 Grand National and could have his last race at the Cheltenham Festival. Gordon Elliott's horse won at Aintree in 2018 and 2019

Irish Mirror

Oisin Murphy to appear before disciplinary panel next week

Murphy returned two positive tests for alcohol on the racecourse in 2021, at Chester in May and at Newmarket in October

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Daily Mirror

Sir Mark Todd given interim suspension by BHA as investigations into viral video continue

Sir Mark Todd, a former Olympic champion, will be unable to race horses after the move from the British Horseracing Authority. It comes after a clip went viral at the weekend

Irish Mirror

Sir Mark Todd has licence suspended by BHA after video emerges of him striking a horse

Todd was a highly successful three-day eventer before taking out his training licence

Evening Standard

Mark Todd given interim suspension by BHA over horse-whipping video

Two-time Olympic champion Sir Mark Todd has been given an interim suspension by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

The Independent UK

Mark Todd: Racing trainer suspended over video of him hitting horse with a branch

The video appears to show the trainer brandishing a branch and striking a horse several times on the hindquarters

Evening Standard

BHA investigates video of Mark Todd whipping horse with tree branch

The British Horseracing Authority is continuing an investigation into Mark Todd after video footage emerged of him hitting a horse with a tree branch.

Daily Mirror

Racing chiefs investigate Sir Mark Todd horse whipping video after public outrage

The former Olympian and now a licensed trainer apologised for his behaviour after the clip was posted on social media but the British Horseracing Authority has condemned his actions

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: listen to jockeys in battle of the scales with racing’s rulers

The latest war of words between the jockeys’ association and the British Horseracing Authority is unlikely to be the last

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