Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, reacted to Government’s determination of the 47th (2008/09) Horserace Betting Levy Scheme, announced today by the Minister … More
20 Feb 2008
The British Horseracing Authority has announced the findings its Grand National Review Group, which was set up to look into the circumstances surrounding the delayed start to the 2007 John Smith’s … More
13 Feb 2008
• Overall Prize Money figure holds up well despite significant drop in Levy Board contribution • Further records in number of owners and horses in training British Racing’s total Prize Money stood … More
13 Feb 2008
The Disciplinary Panel hearing scheduled today has been adjourned due to the British Horseracing Authority’s legal counsel, Graeme McPherson, being unwell and unable to attend. The hearing … More
24 Jan 2008
The Lingfield Park Executive, in conjunction with the BHA inspectorate, has today announced that the Jump track at Lingfield Park is currently unraceable and with further unsettled weather … More
17 Jan 2008
• King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot gains Group 1 status• A fillies and mares’ race promoted to Group 2 and two further upgrades into the Pattern secured Britain will stage an additional Group … More
14 Jan 2008
The Licensing Committee of the British Horseracing Authority met today to consider Fergal Lynch’s application for a jockey’s licence. Following a hearing lasting approximately two hours, … More
18 Dec 2007
Following a meeting of the British Horseracing Authority Board on 10th December, the Authority made the following statement. Nic Coward, Chief Executive, said: “Nothing has changed the resolve of … More
11 Dec 2007
Paul Struthers, PR Manager for the British Horseracing Authority, said: “The defendants have been cleared of the criminal charges against them. It is not appropriate for the Authority to comment on … More
7 Dec 2007
BHA Chairman Paul Roy’s letter to Government over the 47th Levy Scheme. 26 November 2007 Rt Hon James Purnell MP, Secretary of State &Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for SportDepartment for … More
27 Nov 2007
• Racing proposes fair and reasonable 2008/09 Levy yield of £135m to £153m• Government’s Determination of the Levy Scheme should be based on 15% of gross win on British horseracing • Betting … More
27 Nov 2007
Titanic duel between Seb Sanders and Jamie Spencer to be decided on the final day of the Flat Season New Perpetual trophies for Champion Jockey, Trainer and Owner to be presented at Doncaster on Saturday … More
9 Nov 2007