The value of sponsorship agreements in place for racehorse owners has grown enormously ahead of the planned Revenue and Customs review of the VAT Registration Scheme. At the end of August 2005, the … More
13 Sep 2005
Significant promotions for the two members of BHB’s Communications Department are announced today. Alan Delmonte, Communications Manager since 2001, will assume the newly-created position at BHB of … More
6 Sep 2005
Weight Control In Sport – Dehydration and Dietary Considerations Published: 30 August 2005 The Jockey Club and Irish Turf Club are hosting a conference entitled “Weight Control in Sport … More
30 Aug 2005
As a result of the expanding horse population, it is once again highly probable that this autumn the number of Flat horses wishing to run will exceed the number of available races for them. The impact … More
4 Aug 2005
BHB today publishes a landmark Fixture List for 2006 which reflects substantial investment and innovation in British Racing. Next year’s programme sees further expansion in the volume of racing in … More
28 Jul 2005
Trustees of the Professional Riders Insurance Scheme (PRIS) have given their approval to a new policy, secured by BHB, which will help restore financial certainty to the Scheme and thus avoid any immediate … More
28 Jul 2005
Following a meeting of the Board yesterday, BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “The Board unanimously decided at the meeting not to seek to appeal to the House of Lords against last week’s Court … More
21 Jul 2005
Following today’s Court of Appeal Judgement against BHB, BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “It must be recognised that today is a black day for British Racing because the Court’s decision prevents … More
13 Jul 2005
Alan Munro to be Subject of a Disciplinary Panel Enquiry Published: 8 July 2005 Following an investigation by the Security Department, the Jockey Club announced today that a Disciplinary Panel enquiry … More
8 Jul 2005
When we look at thoroughbred horseracing globally, there are major challenges confronting the sport. A diminution of media coverage, the illegal use of racing pictures and data rights by wagering operators … More
9 Jun 2005
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