BRITISH HORSERACING CONFERENCE 2009 – BHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE NIC COWARD’S SPEECH
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Minister, honoured guests; Over the next 12 minutes or so I will set out the Authority’s plans for the year – the areas we will see as priorities in working for … More 23 Feb 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING 2008 – FACTS AND FIGURES
At a Glance5.7m Racecourse attendances£106m Record total prizemoney88,000 Direct and indirect jobs, Britain’s largest sporting employer61 Racecourses50,000 People with an ownership interest15,000 … More 23 Feb 2009
AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH RACING SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN HORSE MEDIC
The British Horseracing Authority is pleased to announce a partnership with the British Racing School to continue and develop research and education for medication control. The British Racing School … More 23 Feb 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY ISSUES CHARGES FOLLOWING THE RUNNING OF GOLDEN SURPRICE
• Two Directors of Italian owners Cheavaux de Prestige, Italian trainer Aldo Locatelli and jockey Oscar Urbina charged, along with four others• No outstanding investigations into races before 1st … More 23 Feb 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING CONFERENCE 2009 – BHA CHAIRMAN PAUL ROY ON THE LEVY
It’s now my pleasure to introduce the Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe. We’re very grateful to the Minister for finding the time to be here today. Gerry, I know that your job’s … More 23 Feb 2009
STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2009
WINNERS AND RUNNERS UP DAVID NICHOLSON NEWCOMER(For employees who have worked in racing for less than two years) WINNERLee Oswin – £3000 and £3000 to be shared amongst his colleaguesEmployer – … More 17 Feb 2009
PETER MAUGHAN CELEBRATED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
• £75,000 in prize money shared amongst the winners at the 2009 Stud and Stable Staff Awards Peter Maughan, Travelling Head Lad for David Elsworth’s yard in Newmarket, was … More 17 Feb 2009
BHA STATEMENT ON REPORT OF BOOKMAKERS’ COMMITTEE LEVY OFFER
Speaking in response to a press report on the Bookmakers’ Committee submitting an offer for a three-year Levy deal, British Horseracing Authority Chairman Paul Roy said: “If some kind … More 17 Feb 2009
DEAN MCKEOWN APPEAL BOARD RESULT ON PENALTY
• Dean McKeown’s appeal against the penalty imposed for being in breach of Rules 201(v) and 157 is dismissed• Dean McKeown ordered to pay £5000 in costs The Appeal Board of the British Horseracing … More 13 Feb 2009
BHA ISSUES CHARGES HAVING CONCLUDED THE REVIEW OF EVIDENCE FROM THE OLD BAILEY TRIAL
• Jockeys Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams, trainer Karl Burke and former owner Miles Rodgers charged The British Horseracing Authority has concluded its review of the evidence obtained following … More 11 Feb 2009
KEMPTON RACING ON SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY – DENMAN TO RACE
Following the abandonment of the Aon Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury on Saturday, 7th February, The British Horseracing Authority is delighted be able to announce that Kempton Park’s meeting which was … More 6 Feb 2009
BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY SHORTLISTED IN TWO CATEGORIES FOR PRESTIGIOUS SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS
• Gojumpracing.com shortlisted in ‘Best Promotion of a Sport by a Governing Body category• ‘Raceday for Schools’ initiative shortlisted in ‘Best Digital Sport Marketing Campaign’. Two … More 3 Feb 2009
