My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Looking back exactly one year ago this week, the Advocate General had just delivered her Opinion on the questions of interpretation put to the European Court of Justice … More
9 Jun 2005
British Racing’s continued prosperity is recorded in the British Horseracing Board’s 2004 Annual Report, published at its Annual Review in central London today. The Report highlights the results … More
9 Jun 2005
The date from which horses are to be required to carry approved speed sensing equipment in certain races has been agreed. From 4th July 2005, on a trial basis until 30th September 2006, runners will … More
8 Jun 2005
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Racing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses, has enabled supporters to make direct donations online. Users of www.ror.org.uk can now help … More
7 Jun 2005
A meeting of members of the Racing and Betting industries was held at BHB yesterday afternoon to consider the substantial financial subsidy requested by Channel 4 for continued coverage of racing. In … More
27 May 2005
The High Court today dismissed Victor Chandler International’s (VCI) claims for an injunction to restrain BHB from cutting off its supply of pre-race data following VCI’s non-payment of monies due … More
27 May 2005
Following a highly successful first season, the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and participating racecourses today launched the search for a title sponsor for the 2005/06 Order of Merit race series. … More
16 May 2005
Moscow Flyer, the highest rated Chaser in Britain or Ireland for over a decade, was today announced as the British Horseracing Board’s 2005 Jump Horse of the Year. Succeeding Best Mate, the inaugural … More
16 May 2005
The British Horseracing Board is pleased to announce that its Owners’ Premium Scheme, which it reluctantly suspended at the start of 2005, has been reinstated, with any payments due as a result of … More
11 May 2005
Owner Charged With Laying Own Horse Published: 18 April 2005 Racehorse owner Andy Beard has been notified by the Jockey Club that he will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel enquiry in relation … More
18 Apr 2005
Official recognition of the leading performers of the 2004/2005 season will take place at the BHB British Jump Racing Awards in central London on Monday 16th May. The Awards, now in their second year … More
14 Apr 2005
John Bridgeman Appointed Chairman of the Regulatory Board Published: 12 April 2005 John Bridgeman, a former Director General of OFT, has been appointed Chairman of the Jockey Club’s Regulatory Board … More
12 Apr 2005