ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY CONFIRMS RACING AS A MULTI-BILLION POUND INDUSTRY
Racing has been confirmed as the second biggest sport in Britain after football, both in terms of revenue and attendance, in a major new Economic Impact Study published today. The industry generated … More 8 Jun 2006
CHRIS BRAND TO ASSUME ROLE OF ACTING BHB CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Chris Brand, BHB Finance Director since August 2004, will take on the role of Acting Chief Executive on Monday 3rd July, following the departure of current Chief Executive Greg Nichols at the end of … More 7 Jun 2006
LARRY MCGRATH TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER TWO POSITIVE TESTS
LARRY MCGRATH TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER TWO POSITIVE TESTS Published: Thursday 01 Jun 2006 LARRY MCGRATH TO FACE DISCIPLINARY PANEL OVER TWO POSITIVE TESTS Jump jockey Larry McGrath has recently … More 1 Jun 2006
NEW ARRANGEMENTS REPLACE OWNERS’ VETO ON JOCKEYS’ SPONSORSHIP
A significant advance in jockeys’ commercial rights will come into force on Wednesday 31st May, when BHB lifts its longstanding owners’ veto on jockeys’ sponsorship. In its place will be new arrangements … More 30 May 2006
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
