2008 WORLD THOROUGHBRED RANKINGS
2008 was another great year for international Flat racing, and one which will perhaps be best remembered for the emergence of three exceptional fillies, namely Zarkava (IRE) [128], … More 15 Jan 2009
DEAN MCKEOWN APPEAL BOARD RESULT
• Dean McKeown’s appeal against the findings of being in breach of Rules 201(v) and 157 is dismissed• A decision relating to the appeal against the level of penalties imposed for the breaches … More 17 Dec 2008
BOYLESPORTS.COM INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERRED TO ASCOT
• The Boylesports.com International (A Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) has been rescheduled for Saturday’s Ascot card (20/12/08) Following the abandonment of racing at Cheltenham on Saturday 13th December, … More 16 Dec 2008
BOYLESPORTS INTERNATIONAL HURDLE
Following the abandonment of racing at Cheltenham on Saturday 13th December, the British Horseracing Authority has been co-ordinating extensive discussions between all parties (sponsors, … More 15 Dec 2008
BLOODSTOCK CODE OF PRACTICE REVIEWED AND UPDATED
Following an extensive review of the existing Bloodstock Code of Practice by a bloodstock industry working group, a new Code of Practice will take effect from January 1st 2009. The original Code came … More 3 Dec 2008
BHA BOARD CLARIFIES POLICY ON MARES IN FOAL, PRE-RACE WEIGHING AND WIND OPERATIONS
• In-foal mares not declarable• No funds for Pre-race weighing of horses• Awaiting research findings before decision on wind operations The British Horseracing Authority has concluded a review … More 3 Dec 2008
NEW WEBSITE WWW.GOJUMPRACING.COM PROVIDES BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH TICKET OFFERS FOR JUMP HORSERACING
The governing body of British horseracing, The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has launched a new initiative promoting ticket sales to all jump racing fixtures in Britain. www.gojumpracing.com … More 2 Dec 2008
BLOODSTOCK CODE OF PRACTICE REVIEWED AND UPDATED
BLOODSTOCK CODE OF PRACTICE REVIEWED AND UPDATED For more information on this release please contact James Oldring at the British Horseracing Authority on 0207 152 0047. Following an extensive review … More 1 Dec 2008
BHA ANNOUNCES CONCLUSION OF INVESTIGATION INVOLVING THREE JOCKEYS AND SEVEN OTHERS
The British Horseracing Authority has concluded its investigation into laying activity on 27 races taking place in 2003 and 2004. The laying involved horses ridden by Kieren Fallon, Dean McKeown and … More 28 Nov 2008
NIC COWARD SPEECH TO ASIAN RACING CONFERENCE – MARKETING AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
ASIAN RACING CONFERENCE11 November 2008Plenary Session 2 – Marketing and Customer Experience Speech by Nic Coward, Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority Good afternoon, … More 19 Nov 2008
RACING JOINS FORCES WITH THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Racing joins forces with The Prince’s Trust • Sport United initiative to inspire youngsters• Mick Fitzgerald, Andrew Balding, Hayley Turner and Richard Kingscote to be ambassadors for racing The … More 14 Nov 2008
HEXHAM – ALL HURDLE CARD ON 19TH NOVEMBER
Steeple Chase Course Waterlogged – All Hurdle Course Card Now Programmed At Hexham 19/11/08 The Steeple Chase course at Hexham Racecourse is currently waterlogged and, following an inspection … More 14 Nov 2008