BHB ISSUES GUIDANCE ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER-RATED FLAT HORSES
As a result of the expanding horse population, it is once again highly probable that this autumn the number of Flat horses wishing to run will exceed the number of available races for them. The impact … More 4 Aug 2005
GROUND-BREAKING 2006 FIXTURE LIST PUBLISHED BY BHB
BHB today publishes a landmark Fixture List for 2006 which reflects substantial investment and innovation in British Racing. Next year’s programme sees further expansion in the volume of racing in … More 28 Jul 2005
BHB SECURES FIRM FOOTING FOR JOCKEYS’ INSURANCE SCHEME
Trustees of the Professional Riders Insurance Scheme (PRIS) have given their approval to a new policy, secured by BHB, which will help restore financial certainty to the Scheme and thus avoid any immediate … More 28 Jul 2005
BHB DECIDES AGAINST APPEAL TO HOUSE OF LORDS
Following a meeting of the Board yesterday, BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “The Board unanimously decided at the meeting not to seek to appeal to the House of Lords against last week’s Court … More 21 Jul 2005
BHB DISAPPOINTED BY COURT OF APPEAL JUDGEMENT
Following today’s Court of Appeal Judgement against BHB, BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “It must be recognised that today is a black day for British Racing because the Court’s decision prevents … More 13 Jul 2005
ALAN MUNRO TO BE SUBJECT OF A DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY
Alan Munro to be Subject of a Disciplinary Panel Enquiry Published: 8 July 2005 Following an investigation by the Security Department, the Jockey Club announced today that a Disciplinary Panel enquiry … More 8 Jul 2005
BHB ANNUAL REVIEW – PRESENTATION BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE GREG NICHOLS
When we look at thoroughbred horseracing globally, there are major challenges confronting the sport. A diminution of media coverage, the illegal use of racing pictures and data rights by wagering operators … More 9 Jun 2005
BHB ANNUAL REVIEW – PRESENTATION BY CHAIRMAN MARTIN BROUGHTON
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Looking back exactly one year ago this week, the Advocate General had just delivered her Opinion on the questions of interpretation put to the European Court of Justice … More 9 Jun 2005
MILESTONES REACHED AND CHALLENGES AHEAD OUTLINED IN 2004 BHB ANNUAL REPORT
British Racing’s continued prosperity is recorded in the British Horseracing Board’s 2004 Annual Report, published at its Annual Review in central London today. The Report highlights the results … More 9 Jun 2005
START DATE AGREED FOR SPEED SENSING REQUIREMENT
The date from which horses are to be required to carry approved speed sensing equipment in certain races has been agreed. From 4th July 2005, on a trial basis until 30th September 2006, runners will … More 8 Jun 2005
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES LAUNCHES ONLINE DONATION FACILITY
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Racing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses, has enabled supporters to make direct donations online. Users of www.ror.org.uk can now help … More 7 Jun 2005
CHANNEL 4 : RACING AND BETTING INDUSTRIES’ STATEMENT
A meeting of members of the Racing and Betting industries was held at BHB yesterday afternoon to consider the substantial financial subsidy requested by Channel 4 for continued coverage of racing. In … More 27 May 2005
