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
Following today’s meeting between the Minister for Sport Richard Caborn MP and Racing and Betting Industry representatives, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “We are very grateful to the Minister … More
23 Mar 2006
The British Horseracing Board’s efforts to demonstrate to Government the significant value of the VAT Registration Scheme for Racehorse Owners have been rewarded with the announcement today that the … More
22 Mar 2006
Cheltenham Fatalities Published: 17 March 2006 CHELTENHAM FATALITIES Peter Webbon, Jockey Club Director of Veterinary Science and Welfare said: “We are deeply upset by the fatalities at this year’s … More
17 Mar 2006
Newcomer Category(For employees who have worked in racing for less than two years) WINNERMorgan Ely – £2,500 and £1,000 to her colleaguesTrainee Groom with Seamus MullinsMorgan previously worked … More
21 Feb 2006
Liz Welsh, rider and groom at Philip Hobbs’ Minehead yard, today collected the top prize at the Stable Staff of the Year Awards in London. Guest of honour Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented … More
21 Feb 2006
The British Horseracing Board made a series of announcements at a media briefing given by BHB Chairman Martin Broughton and Chief Executive Greg Nichols at its headquarters in central London this morning. … More
13 Feb 2006
The BHB Board has resolved to take a decision at its next meeting on March 6th on whether to introduce 48-hour declarations for Flat racing. The decision will be dependent on detailed information presented … More
7 Feb 2006
Running and Riding of Mickmacmagoole to be Subject of a Disciplinary Panel Enquiry Published: 30 January 2006 The Jockey Club announced today that a Disciplinary Panel enquiry will be held into the … More
30 Jan 2006