GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE FOR BRITISH RACING
Letter to the Racing Industry from BHB Chairman Martin Broughton Governance Structure for British Racing As you will be aware, the ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in November 2004 led … More 19 May 2006
ANGLO-IRISH JUMP RACING AWARDS 2006 – WINNERS
CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLER – Black Jack Ketchum CHAMPION NOVICE CHASER – Foreman CHAMPION TWO-MILE HURDLER – Brave Inca CHAMPION TWO-MILE CHASER – Newmill CHAMPION TWO-AND-A-HALFMILE … More 15 May 2006
BRAVE INCA ACCLAIMED AS ANGLO-IRISH HORSE OF THE YEAR
Brave Inca, winner of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, became the first recipient of the Anglo-Irish Horse of the Year Award at a new joint awards ceremony held by the British … More 15 May 2006
ANGLO-IRISH JUMP RACING AWARDS TO CELEBRATE THE SPORT’S CHAMPIONS
The British Horseracing Board is joining forces with the Irish Turf Club to honour the leading performers in Jump Racing at a new joint awards ceremony in central London on 15th May. The Anglo-Irish … More 10 Apr 2006
AN HISTORIC DAY FOR RACING – THE HRA ASSUMES REGULATORY CONTROL
AN HISTORIC DAY FOR RACING – THE HRA ASSUMES REGULATORY CONTROL Published: Monday 03 Apr 2006 Monday 3rd April marks an historic day for British horseracing when the Horseracing Regulatory Authority … More 3 Apr 2006
BHB AGREES IN PRINCIPLE TO INTRODUCE 48-HOUR DECLARATIONS
At its meeting today the BHB Board agreed in principle to introduce 48-hour declarations for all British Flat races from 1st July 2006. The agreement is subject to the successful conclusion by the end … More 3 Apr 2006
RACING MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR SPORT ON FUTURE FUNDING AND GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Following today’s meeting between the Minister for Sport Richard Caborn MP and Racing and Betting Industry representatives, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “We are very grateful to the Minister … More 23 Mar 2006
GREAT NEWS FOR BRITISH RACING AND BREEDING AS VAT SCHEME IS RENEWED AGAIN
The British Horseracing Board’s efforts to demonstrate to Government the significant value of the VAT Registration Scheme for Racehorse Owners have been rewarded with the announcement today that the … More 22 Mar 2006
CHELTENHAM FATALITIES
Cheltenham Fatalities Published: 17 March 2006 CHELTENHAM FATALITIES Peter Webbon, Jockey Club Director of Veterinary Science and Welfare said: “We are deeply upset by the fatalities at this year’s … More 17 Mar 2006
THE STABLE STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2006
Newcomer Category(For employees who have worked in racing for less than two years) WINNERMorgan Ely – £2,500 and £1,000 to her colleaguesTrainee Groom with Seamus MullinsMorgan previously worked … More 21 Feb 2006
LIZ WELSH ACCLAIMED AS STABLE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Liz Welsh, rider and groom at Philip Hobbs’ Minehead yard, today collected the top prize at the Stable Staff of the Year Awards in London. Guest of honour Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented … More 21 Feb 2006
BHB GIVES UPDATE ON KEY MATTERS
The British Horseracing Board made a series of announcements at a media briefing given by BHB Chairman Martin Broughton and Chief Executive Greg Nichols at its headquarters in central London this morning. … More 13 Feb 2006