PHIL SMITH APPOINTED AS BHB HEAD OF HANDICAPPING
Phil Smith, Senior Jumps Handicapper since 1998, is to succeed Nigel Gray as the British Horseracing Board’s Head of Handicapping. He will assume the role upon Gray’s departure on 19th January 2007. … More 22 Dec 2006
FURTHER DELAY IN GREAT LEIGHS OPENING
The British Horseracing Board today confirms that Great Leighs will not be ready to race on its revised start date of 22nd February 2007. Great Leighs’ four fixtures between 22nd February and 15th … More 22 Dec 2006
JOHN BRIDGEMAN AND BEN GUNN COMPLETE THE FORMATION OF THE BHA BOARD
John Bridgeman and Ben Gunn are today confirmed as the two Independent Regulatory Directors of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), completing the formation of the Board of British Racing’s new … More 20 Dec 2006
BHB WARMLY WELCOMES GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF THE LEVY
The British Horseracing Board today welcomed Government’s announcement that the horserace betting levy system is to be retained. BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “Racing is extremely grateful … More 14 Dec 2006
MORAG GRAY AND JIM MCGRATH APPOINTED AS BHA’S INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Morag Gray and Jim McGrath have today been named as the two Independent Directors of the British Horseracing Authority, which is set to launch as British Racing’s new governing and regulatory body … More 8 Dec 2006
BILL ADAMS RESIGNS AS NATIONAL SECRETARY OF THE STABLE LADS ASSOCIATION
Bill Adams, National Secretary of the Stable Lads Association (SLA) since 1986, has decided to step down from the role. He informed BHB of his decision at a meeting held at BHB’s offices in central … More 7 Dec 2006
BHB MARKETING DIRECTOR TO LEAVE IN THE NEW YEAR
Chris John, the British Horseracing Board’s Marketing Director since 2002, has decided to leave in the New Year. A structural review of the central marketing function will take place over the coming … More 30 Nov 2006
HRA’S DR MICHAEL TURNER HONOURED FOR MEDICAL SERVICE TO SPORT
HRA’S DR MICHAEL TURNER HONOURED FOR MEDICAL SERVICE TO SPORT Published: Wednesday 29 Nov 2006 Dr Michael Turner, the Horseracing Regulatory Authority’s Chief Medical Adviser, has been awarded … More 29 Nov 2006
BHB ALLOCATES £35000 FOR RACECOURSE PHYSIOS AMID DISCUSSIONS ON RACING’S WELFARE STRATEGY
The British Horseracing Board will continue its contribution towards the newly named Jockeys Injury Management Team (JIM team) scheme for jockeys in 2007 as part of the development of funding principles … More 29 Nov 2006
SIX NEW LISTED RACES FORM PART OF BRITAIN’S STRONGEST EVER ALL WEATHER PROGRAMME
Significant improvements within Britain’s All Weather Track race programme are announced by the British Horseracing Board today. Six new Listed contests, to be staged at Kempton Park, Lingfield Park … More 29 Nov 2006
STABLE AND STUD STAFF STEERING GROUP REPORTS ON MIXED PROGRESS
Progress in many areas related to the employment, welfare and career development of stable and stud staff, but frustration in others, were highlighted in the second year report from the Stable and Stud … More 28 Nov 2006
FOUR JOCKEYS, ONE TRAINER, A DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AND SIX OTHERS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH 40 RACES
FOUR JOCKEYS, ONE TRAINER, A DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AND SIX OTHERS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH 40 RACES Published: Friday 24 Nov 2006 Following a Security Department investigation, jockeys Josh Byrne, … More 24 Nov 2006
