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
IMPORTANT HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT VINDICATES BHB
The High Court today dismissed Victor Chandler International’s (VCI) claims for an injunction to restrain BHB from cutting off its supply of pre-race data following VCI’s non-payment of monies due … More 27 May 2005
BHB LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR TITLE SPONSOR FOR 2005/06 ORDER OF MERIT
Following a highly successful first season, the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and participating racecourses today launched the search for a title sponsor for the 2005/06 Order of Merit race series. … More 16 May 2005
MOSCOW FLYER CROWNED BHB HORSE OF THE YEAR
Moscow Flyer, the highest rated Chaser in Britain or Ireland for over a decade, was today announced as the British Horseracing Board’s 2005 Jump Horse of the Year. Succeeding Best Mate, the inaugural … More 16 May 2005
