AON CHASE OPENED UP TO FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
The BHB has today announced that Newbury’s Grade Two Aon Steeple Chase, to be run this year on Saturday 11th February, will now be open to five-year-old horses. Full revised conditions will be printed … More 11 Jan 2006
BHB REACTS TO AT THE RACES JUDGMENT
Commenting on the Judgment handed down today in the At The Races v British Horseracing Board case, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “We are extremely disappointed and surprised by the Judgment. … More 21 Dec 2005
JOCKEY CLUB REGULATORY BOARD PUBLISH PHASE ONE REPORT
Jockey Club Regulatory Board Publish Phase One Report Published: 20 December 2005 The Jockey Club Regulatory Board has completed the first phase of an Inquiry into ‘Inside Information’ in horseracing … More 20 Dec 2005
JOCKEY CLUB LAUNCH HRA IN APRIL 2006 AND PETER WEBBON APPOINTED ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Jockey Club Launch HRA In April 2006 and Peter Webbon Appointed Its Chief Executive Published: 13 December 2005 The Stewards of the Jockey Club announced today their further plans to establish independent … More 13 Dec 2005
DAVID FLOOD AND ASSISTANT CHARGED IN RELATION TO MOSSMAN GORGE INCIDENT
David Flood and Assistant Charged In Relation to Mossman Gorge Incident Published: 8 December 2005 Former racehorse trainer David Flood, and his former assistant trainer Hugh Taylor, have been notified … More 8 Dec 2005
STABLE STAFF STEERING GROUP REPORTS ON PROGRESS FOR THE SPORT’S KEY WORKFORCE
The Racing and Breeding Industry’s considerable efforts in improving the recruitment, retention, welfare and career development of stable and stud staff over the last year were announced at a press … More 29 Nov 2005
JOCKEY CLUB HOSTS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Jockey Club Hosts Weight Management Seminar Published: 22 November 2005 The Jockey Club, in conjunction with the Irish Turf Club, tomorrow hosts a world-first seminar focussed on weight management in … More 22 Nov 2005
VAT SCHEME GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH AHEAD OF GOVERNMENT REVIEW
The demonstration of a significant rise in business income generated for the sport has underpinned Racing’s submissions to HM Revenue and Customs as part of Government’s planned review of the valuable … More 22 Nov 2005
NEW INSPECTOR OF COURSES APPOINTED
New Inspector of Courses Appointed Published: 11 November 2005 NEW INSPECTOR OF COURSES APPOINTED The Jockey Club has appointed Chris Dennis, currently a part-time Starter, as the new Inspector of Courses … More 11 Nov 2005
BHB SUPPORTS JOCKEYS’ PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE AND LAUNCHES WIDER WELFARE REVIEW
BHB has agreed to provide funding of £30,000 to ensure that the “Flying Physio” service remains available in 2006 at those 14 racecourses from which the Injured Jockeys’ Fund will be withdrawing … More 9 Nov 2005
ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 2006 STABLE STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARDS
After their successful launch this year, entries are now open for the 2006 Stable Staff of the Year Awards, which will be held in central London on Tuesday 21st February 2006. Again carrying £50,000 … More 9 Nov 2005
BHB CHAIRMAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO BEST MATE
BHB Chairman Martin Broughton said: “Best Mate captivated the public with his outstanding Gold Cup treble and the sadness of his death in tragic circumstances will be shared by all racing lovers. … More 3 Nov 2005
