The British Horseracing Board has enhanced its communications and public relations function by developing a dedicated Communications Department to provide a strategic and structured approach in this … More
19 Feb 2001
With effect from 1st March 2001, a small percentage of prize money allocated to the stables of winning and placed horses will be diverted to support the administration of the Stable Lads Association … More
14 Feb 2001
The British Horseracing Board obtained Judgment today against the bookmaker William Hill in a landmark case in the High Court BHB obtained a ruling that the publication by William Hill on their Internet … More
9 Feb 2001
As a result of the very wet weather in recent days and the continuing level of abandonments, National Hunt opportunities have been restricted. This is an important time of the year for the National … More
8 Feb 2001
BHB today announced that prize money hit a new record high in 2000 with total prize money of £71,690,306, an increase of 3.80% on the 1999 figure of £69,062,983. Of particular note is the Racecourse … More
26 Jan 2001
The British Horseracing Board, working with the Jockey Club and following extensive discussions with Arena Leisure, has decided that flat fixtures at Lingfield Park will continue through the winter … More
25 Jan 2001
BHB, working with the Levy Board and the racecourses concerned, is pleased to announce that an additional 6 replacement National Hunt fixtures have now been allocated. The venues and dates are as follows: … More
18 Jan 2001
Disciplinary Hearing to be Held Into Lingfield Abandonment Published: 12 January 2001 The Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club will be holding an enquiry to consider whether or not Arena Leisure … More
12 Jan 2001
BHB, working with the Levy Board and the racecourses concerned, is pleased to announce that 6 replacement National Hunt fixtures will be programmed between January 16th & February 3rd. The details … More
8 Jan 2001
New Half Time Inspector of Courses Appointed Published: 21 December 2000 The Jockey Club has appointed a new ‘Half-Time’ Inspector of Courses to work alongside the three full-time Inspectors. With … More
21 Dec 2000
the Jockey Club Announces Changes to Its Corporate Structure Published: 12 December 2000 The Jockey Club announced today that the Privy Council has approved changes to the Royal Charter enabling the … More
12 Dec 2000
Jockey Club Appointments 2001 Published: 12 December 2000 At a meeting of the Stewards of the Jockey Club held on Monday 11th December, the following appointments were made: STEWARDS David Oldrey was … More
12 Dec 2000