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    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

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48 HOUR DECLARATIONS DECISION TO BE TAKEN IN MARCH

The BHB Board has resolved to take a decision at its next meeting on March 6th on whether to introduce 48-hour declarations for Flat racing. The decision will be dependent on detailed information presented … More 7 Feb 2006

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RUNNING AND RIDING OF MICKMACMAGOOLE TO BE SUBJECT OF A DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY

Running and Riding of Mickmacmagoole to be Subject of a Disciplinary Panel Enquiry Published: 30 January 2006 The Jockey Club announced today that a Disciplinary Panel enquiry will be held into the … More 30 Jan 2006

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HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL TO HOST RECEPTION AT STABLE STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The shortlisted employees for the 2006 Stable Staff of the Year Awards, whose names are announced today, will be guests of HRH The Princess Royal at a reception ahead of the Awards luncheon in central … More 25 Jan 2006

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JC STATEMENT ON GOVERNANCE / REGULATION OF BRITISH RACING

JC Statement On Governance / Regulation of British Racing Published: Monday 23 Jan 2006 JOCKEY CLUB STATEMENT Jockey Club spokesman Paul Struthers said: “The Jockey Club is represented on the Governing … More 23 Jan 2006

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NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE WILL LEAD RACING’S RESTRUCTURED GOVERNING AUTHORITY

At its meeting on 16th January, the British Horseracing Board confirmed its commitment to achieve, by the middle of 2006, full industry agreement on the future governance structure of the sport and … More 23 Jan 2006

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MAJOR CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS RACING’S CAREERS AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENTS

The British Horseracing Board’s continued commitment to industry recruitment and training was today underlined by the staging of careersinracing, a conference designed to showcase the sport’s initiatives … More 18 Jan 2006

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FLAT UPGRADES RECOGNISE THE QUALITY OF BRITISH RACING

Britain’s Flat racing programme was further strengthened at the 2006 meeting of the European Pattern Committee in Germany last week, with three races within the Pattern upgraded, and a further three … More 17 Jan 2006

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BHB 2005 BRITISH FLAT RACING AWARDS – WINNERS

Award Winner(s) Rating Race CHAMPION TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT Sir Percy 121 Darley Dewhurst CHAMPION TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY Flashy Wings 115 Jaguar Lowther CHAMPION THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT Motivator 125 Vodafone Derby … More 17 Jan 2006

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MOTIVATOR HAILED AS BHB HORSE OF THE YEAR 2005

Motivator, owned by the Royal Ascot Racing Club, landed the top prize at the BHB 2005 British Flat Racing Awards in central London today. As well as being named Horse of the Year, last year’s runaway … More 17 Jan 2006

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NEW JOCKEY CLUB STARTING PROCEDURES FOR 2006/7

New Jockey Club Starting Procedures For 2006/7 Published: 12 January 2006 In May 2002 an industry-wide review of starting procedures and late off times was instigated by the Jockey Club. The main point … More 12 Jan 2006

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BRITISH RACING MEETS ITS CHALLENGES HEAD ON

The era of prosperity within British Racing continued in 2005, with the sport making further progress and maintaining its popularity with the public despite the uncertainty caused by unforeseen legal … More 12 Jan 2006

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MODERNISED SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOCKEYS AND OWNERS DRAWING CLOSER

Following Board agreement on the matter last year, the trial of successor arrangements to end BHB’s involvement in the owners’ veto on jockeys sponsorship is set to commence. Since 1999, BHB has … More 12 Jan 2006

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