Four years ago when I arrived at the British Horseracing Board (BHB), I observed a team in almost total disarray! Results had been poor and the prospects of success were limited or non-existent. How … More 8 Jun 2006
British Racing’s resilience in the face of considerable challenges is outlined in BHB’s 2005 Annual Report, published at the BHB British Racing Review 2006 in central London today. The Report details … More 8 Jun 2006
Racing has been confirmed as the second biggest sport in Britain after football, both in terms of revenue and attendance, in a major new Economic Impact Study published today. The industry generated … More 8 Jun 2006
Chris Brand, BHB Finance Director since August 2004, will take on the role of Acting Chief Executive on Monday 3rd July, following the departure of current Chief Executive Greg Nichols at the end of … More 7 Jun 2006
LARRY MCGRATH TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER TWO POSITIVE TESTS Published: Thursday 01 Jun 2006 LARRY MCGRATH TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER TWO POSITIVE TESTS Jump jockey Larry McGrath has recently … More 1 Jun 2006
A significant advance in jockeys’ commercial rights will come into force on Wednesday 31st May, when BHB lifts its longstanding owners’ veto on jockeys’ sponsorship. In its place will be new arrangements … More 30 May 2006
Letter to the Racing Industry from BHB Chairman Martin Broughton Governance Structure for British Racing As you will be aware, the ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in November 2004 led … More 19 May 2006
CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLER – Black Jack Ketchum CHAMPION NOVICE CHASER – Foreman CHAMPION TWO-MILE HURDLER – Brave Inca CHAMPION TWO-MILE CHASER – Newmill CHAMPION TWO-AND-A-HALFMILE … More 15 May 2006
Brave Inca, winner of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, became the first recipient of the Anglo-Irish Horse of the Year Award at a new joint awards ceremony held by the British … More 15 May 2006
The British Horseracing Board is joining forces with the Irish Turf Club to honour the leading performers in Jump Racing at a new joint awards ceremony in central London on 15th May. The Anglo-Irish … More 10 Apr 2006
AN HISTORIC DAY FOR RACING – THE HRA ASSUMES REGULATORY CONTROL Published: Monday 03 Apr 2006 Monday 3rd April marks an historic day for British horseracing when the Horseracing Regulatory Authority … More 3 Apr 2006
At its meeting today the BHB Board agreed in principle to introduce 48-hour declarations for all British Flat races from 1st July 2006. The agreement is subject to the successful conclusion by the end … More 3 Apr 2006
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