BHB PUBLISHES 2005 FIXTURE LIST
The British Horseracing Board today publishes the Fixture List for 2005. Next year’s List is comparable to 2004’s, which underwent major structural changes. It sees a small, further increase in … More 22 Jul 2004
Press releases
BHB COMMENTS ON REPORT OF PUNTER REPRESENTATION ON BHB
Commenting on today’s Racing Post article regarding the BHB Board, BHB Communications Manager Alan Delmonte said: “It is important to be clear about what BHB is considering. We are looking in wide-ranging … More 21 Jul 2004
EXTENSION OF INCREASED WEIGHT ALLOWANCE FOR FILLIES AND MARES IN JUMP RACES
Fillies and mares are to be given the opportunity to become more competitive against their male counterparts in Jump races from 1st September when their weight allowance will rise from the current 5lb … More 20 Jul 2004
NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AGREED FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS IN HANDICAPS
The British Horseracing Board has agreed a way forward on a proposal which will attempt to prevent a small number of maidens gaining a disproportionate advantage when they step up in trip as three-year-olds. … More 19 Jul 2004
GARY CARTER, RED LANCER & CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN
Gary Carter, Red Lancer & Christopher Coleman Published: 15 July 2004 The Jockey Club announced today that two further investigations by the Security Department will result in Disciplinary Panel … More 15 Jul 2004
JUMP RACING REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED BY BHB
A blueprint for the future of Jump Racing has reached another development stage with the approval by the BHB Board of the recommendations contained in the Jump Racing Review. The industry-wide working … More 15 Jul 2004
BHB RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING DIRECTOR TO TAKE UP NEW OPPORTUNITY
BHB Recruitment and Training Director Fiona Birt-Llewellin will be leaving BHB for a new opportunity that has arisen in the commercial recruitment industry. She said today: “The decision to move on … More 9 Jul 2004
LANDMARK CODE OF PRACTICE PUBLISHED BY BLOODSTOCK INDUSTRY
Landmark Code of Practice Published By Bloodstock Industry Published: 6 July 2004 LANDMARK CODE OF PRACTICE PUBLISHED BY BLOODSTOCK INDUSTRY A Code of Practice for the British bloodstock industry was … More 6 Jul 2004
WARRSAN IN PRIME POSITION FOR BHB PRIZES
BHB Communications Manager Alan Delmonte said: “Warrsan is now a leading contender not just for the £1m BHB Summer Triple Crown but the £100,000 BHB Middle Distance Championship. “The … More 4 Jul 2004
JEFF ENNIS TO CHAIR BHB WORKING GROUP TO PRESS FOR FURTHER RENEWAL OF VAT SCHEME
Jeff Ennis MP, Joint Chair of the Parliamentary All Party Racing Group, has been appointed to head a BHB Working Group which will seek a further renewal of the valuable VAT Registration Scheme for racehorse … More 1 Jul 2004
ICEMAN’S CONNECTIONS HAIL THE IMPORTANCE OF OWNERS’ PREMIUMS FOR BRITISH BREEDING
Iceman, winner of the Group 2 Coventry Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot, became the first high-profile winner of Owners’ Premiums for British-bred horses. Owned and bred by David and Patricia … More 22 Jun 2004
BHB DISAPPOINTED AT GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS ON BETTING EXCHANGE REGULATION
Commenting on Government’s Response to the Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Gambling Bill, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said today: “Government’s unwillingness to agree to implement … More 14 Jun 2004
