The first new British racecourses since 1927 are now a possibility following BH?_x0019_s decision in principle to grant fixtures to both London City Racecourse and Pembrey Racecourse for 2002 and beyond. … More 3 Apr 2000
Prohibited Substances Published: 24 March 2000 CINEMA PARADISO HBLB HANDICAP HURDLE – HAYDOCK, 4TH NOVEMBER 1999 The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory has reported that the analysis of the urine taken … More 24 Mar 2000
The British Horseracing Board is seeking a Declaration from the Courts that it has database rights in its pre-race information and that any betting operator who displays the information on an internet … More 23 Mar 2000
Commenting on toda?_x0019_s Budget, BHB Chief Executive, Tristram Ricketts, said: “The Racing and Betting Industries will be very disappointed that their strong pre-Budget representations for a cut … More 21 Mar 2000
Forthcoming Rule and Penalty Changes Published: 20 March 2000 “The Rules of Racing and the levels of penalties issued for breaches of the Rules are continually under review. Changes are brought about … More 20 Mar 2000
The British Horseracing Board is to step up its efforts to secure renewal of the VAT Registration Scheme by appointing a new Working Group under the Chairmanship of former Agriculture Minister Lord … More 20 Mar 2000
Jockey Club Appoints Julian Richmond Watson As BHB Director Published: 13 March 2000 Julian Richmond Watson has been appointed by the Stewards of the Jockey Club to succeed David Oldrey as one of the … More 13 Mar 2000
Julian Richmond-Watson has been appointed by the BHB Board as the next Chairman of the BHB Race Planning Committee, in succession to David Oldrey. Mr Richmond-Watson will take up the four-year appointment … More 13 Mar 2000
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
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