Racing must enter the 21st Century and embrace data
Sport and data are inextricably linked. Football and rugby understand that. Even cricket, which is still run by red-faced men in blazers, gets it. But horseracing seems…
UAE relationship with Russia is a huge cloud over British racing
Boris Johnson just got the biggest diplomatic slap in the face since President Macron last gave him one. And it may well be why he regrettably compared…
All fences in Britain to be painted white from next month in bid to improve jump racing safety
The rollout will then be continued at each jumps course during its off season. So, though the Festival starts a day later on March 15, the change…
Mark Todd suspension for beating horse triggers fresh criticism of West Ham and Kurt Zouma
The British Horseracing Authority said in a statement: “The trainer has admitted the individual involved in the video was him, has apologised for his actions and agreed…
Robbie Dunne appeals against ban for bullying fellow jockey Bryony Frost
Robbie Dunne, the jockey who was suspended for 18 months after an independent disciplinary panel found him guilty of bullying fellow jockey Bryony Frost, has lodged an…
Racing joins forces to tackle abuse in wake of Bryony Frost case
Bryony Frost’s call for racing to clean up its act over bullying has been answered, with the sport’s major stakeholders joining forces to tackle abuse following the…
British racing accused of being ‘institutionally sexist’ as civil war erupts over bullying case
British racing stood accused of being “institutionally sexist” on Friday night as the sport’s civil war over the conclusions of a landmark bullying hearing into its “rancid”…
Robbie Dunne found guilty of sexist bullying against Bryony Frost and banned for minimum 15 months
Delivering their oral findings, the panel said the BHA’s case was accepted. “The need… for trust and respect is paramount” in a “dangerous” sport”, they said. “The…
Racing holds breath for high-stakes Robbie Dunne and Bryony Frost BHA hearing
Racing and the whole culture of the weighing room is in the dock on Tuesday when Robbie Dunne, a journeyman jump jockey, appears in front of the…