Alterations to Clarify Rule 151 – the “non-triers” Rule Published: 6 March 2000 With effect from the beginning of the Flat turf season trainers and jockeys found guilty of not running … More
6 Mar 2000
The BHB and Weatherbys have announced the introduction of a significant new administration service utilising the Internet, aimed initially at trainers but over time to extend to all those involved in … More
6 Mar 2000
Welcoming toda?_x0019_s Home Office announcement on the sale of the Tote to Racing and the abolition of the Levy, BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said: “The Government is to be congratulated on moving … More
2 Mar 2000
The BHB and the Jockey Club have jointly submitted evidence to the Committee of Inquiry into Hunting with Dogs chaired by Lord Burns. The submission concentrates on explaining the likely impact on Racing … More
23 Feb 2000
Commenting on toda?_x0019_s announcement by the Home Secretary, Jack Straw, that Sir Alan Budd is to chair the Gambling Review Body, BHB Chief Executive, Tristram Ricketts, said: “We welcome the appointment … More
16 Feb 2000
Prohibited Substances Published: 21 January 2000 FUTURE COUP NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE SELLING HANDICAP – NOTTINGHAM, 25TH SEPTEMBER 1999 The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory has … More
21 Jan 2000
Prize money in 1999 hit a record for British racing at more than £69 million, the BHB announced today. Total prize money last year was £69,062,983, an increase of 8.5% on the 1998 figure of £63,658,676. … More
20 Jan 2000
The British Horseracing Board today announced changes, with immediate effect, to the composition of its Fixtures Allocation Group (FAG). Racing Director Paul Greeves, one of BH?_x0019_s two nominees … More
13 Jan 2000
The British Horseracing Boar?_x0019_s Communications Director, Peter Bell, has decided to leave Portman Square next month. Bell, formerly a senior executive at BBC News, joined the BHB when the post … More
13 Jan 2000
The BHB has secured the agreement of the European Pattern Committee for several important changes which will enhance the British Pattern in 2000. The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, run over 1_-miles at … More
12 Jan 2000
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
12 Jan 2000
BHB Director, Sir Eric Parker, is to join the Horserace Betting Levy Board with immediate effect, in succession to BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, who resigned in November last year. Sir Eric, who is also … More
11 Jan 2000