SIR TRISTRAM RICKETTS
British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nic Coward said: “I first met Tristram Ricketts a year ago, having been made well aware of his great stature in British Racing. I was struck immediately … More 7 Nov 2007
STUD AND STABLE STAFF AWARDS 2008 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
• Employee of the Year’s yard will receive pool money equivalent to winning a race worth over £575,000• Godolphin increase prize money by 50% in deal through to 2010 Nominations for the … More 6 Nov 2007
PETER MAKIN APPEAL CONFIRMATION
A formal appeal has been lodged by trainer Peter Makin against the decision of the Newmarket Stewards to demote first past the post, Classic Descent, ridden by Seb Sanders, and promote Black Rain, ridden … More 6 Nov 2007
POSSIBLE APPEAL / JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP
Notice of Likely Appeal Following the running of the Prestige Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) at Newmarket today there was an amended result. The Stewards demoted the first past the post, … More 2 Nov 2007
RACING REACTS TO LEVY REFERRAL
British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nic Coward said: “It was entirely avoidable that the 47th Levy Scheme for 2008/09 should be referred for determination by the Secretary of State. Racing … More 31 Oct 2007
WARWICK RACECOURSE TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER PARTIAL ABANDONMENT
Warwick Racecourse has been informed that it will be required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing over the abandonment of five races at its meeting on the 6th September 2007. The Managing Executive … More 11 Oct 2007
CAREERSINRACING.COM CAREERS FAIR TO SHOWCASE BRITISH HORSERACING’S EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Over 500 equine college students, lecturers and schoolchildren will converge on Newbury racecourse tomorrow for the second careersinracing.com Careers Fair. Organised by the British Horseracing … More 10 Oct 2007
OPERATIONAL NOTE OLD BAILEY TRIAL
Old Bailey Trial As the governing body of racing, the British Horseracing Authority is following closely the criminal trial concerning an alleged fraud which commences at the Old Bailey on Monday, 9th … More 8 Oct 2007
NEW EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE ANNOUNCED FOR BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY
The British Horseracing Authority, racing’s new unified governing and regulatory authority which came into being on 31st July, today announces a new team structure, reflecting the responsibilities … More 3 Oct 2007
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE UPDATE
• Fourth edition of the Red Book provides latest advice on industry good practice• Free seminars to offer assistance on the implementation of the relevant requirements The fourth edition of Health … More 1 Oct 2007
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY AND ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST
Since 22nd September, when laboratory tests detected the presence of Bluetongue Virus in cattle in Suffolk, a number of press reports have appeared with differing implications as to its … More 29 Sep 2007
BRIEFING NOTE – BRITISH HORSERACING AND FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
The British Horseracing Authority has been in constant liaison with Defra (Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) since the first outbreak last month. Horses are not susceptible to … More 27 Sep 2007
