BETTING EXCHANGES
At a meeting in London on Tuesday of this week between Minister for Sport Richard Caborn and BHB Chairman Peter Savill it was agreed that, when the Gambling Bill Joint Scrutiny Committee comes to consider … More 13 Nov 2003
Press releases
BHB LAUNCHES OFFICIAL BRITISH RACING AWARDS
Official recognition of British Racing’s Flat champions will be given for the first time at the new BHB 2003 British Flat Racing Awards Press Conference & Luncheon in central London in January. … More 13 Nov 2003
MAJOR ENHANCEMENT IN FLAT PATTERN RACE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FILLIES
The British Horseracing Board today announces a significant programme of upgrades to the Flat Pattern for fillies and mares in 2004. The Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket in July, run over a mile for three … More 5 Nov 2003
SECURITY APPOINTMENTS
Security Appointments Published: 3 November 2003 The Jockey Club has today significantly strengthened its hand in policing the integrity of the sport with the announcement of two key posts central to … More 3 Nov 2003
BRITISH HORSERACING MEDIA CENTRE LAUNCHED
The British Horseracing Board today launches a telephone and email-based media centre aimed at providing journalists with a one-stop shop for queries about the sport, its equine and human stars and … More 3 Nov 2003
JOCKEY CLUB ORAL HEARING WITH OFT TOMORROW
Jockey Club Oral Hearing With OFT Tomorrow Published: 29 October 2003 The Jockey Club’s oral hearing before the OFT will take place tomorrow. The Jockey Club’s team will be led by Julian Richmond-Watson, … More 29 Oct 2003
BHB RESPONDS TO LEVY SETTLEMENT FOR ON-COURSE BOOKMAKERS
Following toda?_x0019_s announcement by the Levy Board, BHB Managing Director, Commercial, Nigel Smith said: “A 6% gross profits levy for the forthcoming 43rd Levy Scheme (2004/5) is both disappointing … More 22 Oct 2003
LUDLOW – THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER – ABANDONED
Ludlow – Thursday 23rd October – Abandoned Published: 20 October 2003 LUDLOW’S THURSDAY MEETING (23RD OCT) ABANDONED Following an on-site meeting involving Jockey Club Inspectors of Courses … More 20 Oct 2003
48-HOUR DECLARATIONS TRIAL FOR WINTER ALL-WEATHER FLAT FIXTURES
48-hour declarations will be introduced on a trial basis for All Weather Track fixtures run from 10th November 2003 to 24th March 2004 as part of British Racin?_x0019_s strategy to enhance further the … More 15 Oct 2003
EXPERT WITNESSES SPEAK FOR BRITISH RACING AT OFT ORAL HEARING
British Racing tomorrow reaches the next stage in its response to the Office of Fair Tradin?_x0019_s (OFT) Rule 14 Notice at an oral hearing with OFT officials at which BHB will press home the key points … More 14 Oct 2003
BHB BOARD SUPPORTS CALL FOR INDEPENDENT COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO BETTING EXCHANGES
The BHB Board yesterday unanimously supported the call by Chairman Peter Savill for Government to set up an Independent Commission of Inquiry into Betting Exchanges. The BHB Chairman said: “The BHB … More 10 Oct 2003
TAUNTON ABANDONED; TOWCESTER TO STAGE NEW FIXTURE
Due to the prolonged period of dry weather and after consultation with the Jockey Club and the BHB, the Taunton Fixture scheduled to take place on Thursday October 16th, 2003, has today been abandoned. … More 9 Oct 2003
