JUMP RACING CHAMPIONS TO BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED BY BHB
The outstanding performers of the 2003/2004 National Hunt season will be officially acknowledged at the BHB British Jump Racing Awards Press Conference & Luncheon on 17th May. The Awards follow … More 30 Mar 2004
STATEMENT ON ATTHERACES FROM BHB CHIEF EXECUTIVE GREG NICHOLS
Commenting on the final broadcast of British Racing from attheraces, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “attheraces has been of significant benefit to our sport, and has played an invaluable role … More 29 Mar 2004
MARTIN BROUGHTON ELECTED AS NEXT CHAIRMAN OF BHB
Martin Broughton has been unanimously elected by the British Horseracing Board as its next Chairman, a position which he will take up on 1st July. Broughton, 56, appointed for a three-year term, said … More 24 Mar 2004
BHB REITERATES CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO HELP RACING PROTECT INTEGRITY
BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said today: “Recent events have drawn further attention to the new and very real threat to racing’s integrity posed by betting exchanges, which leave the sport more … More 9 Mar 2004
KIEREN FALLON / NEWS OF THE WORLD ALLEGATIONS
Kieren Fallon / News of the World Allegations Published: 7 March 2004 Following the allegations made in the News of the World regarding Kieren Fallon, John Maxse, Public Relations Director of the Jockey … More 7 Mar 2004
BETFAIR.COM RENDLESHAM HURDLE TO BE RUN ON SATURDAY SHOULD TOMORROW’S KEMPTON MEETING BE ABANDONED
The British Horseracing Board is pleased to announce that the betfair.com Rendlesham Hurdle will be run at Kempton on Saturday 28th February should the racecourse’s fixture tomorrow (Friday) fall … More 26 Feb 2004
BHB SHORT-LISTED FOR BEST SPORTS PROMOTION AWARD
The British Horseracing Board (BHB) has been short-listed in the category of ‘Best Promotion of a Sport by a Governing Body’ in the prestigious Sports Industry Awards. BHB is one of six organisations … More 25 Feb 2004
JOSS NAYLOR OWNER TO BE CHARGED WITH LAYING OWN HORSE
Joss Naylor Owner to be Charged With Laying Own Horse Published: 20 February 2004 Darren Mercer, the owner of Joss Naylor, has been notified by the Jockey Club that he will be required to attend a Disciplinary … More 20 Feb 2004
RUNNING AND RIDING OF GAVROCHE (IRE) TO BE SUBJECT TO A DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY
Running and Riding of Gavroche (ire) to be Subject to a Disciplinary Panel Enquiry Published: 16 February 2004 The Stewards of the Jockey Club have considered the report of the enquiry regarding the … More 16 Feb 2004
BHB APPROVES TRANSFER OF TEMPLE STAKES TO EPSOM
Commenting on the BHB Board’s decision to approve the transfer of the Temple Stakes from Sandown to Epsom, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “This is the first Pattern race transfer of this … More 13 Feb 2004
CLOSING DATE APPROACHING FOR 2004 BHB GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS
Just over a fortnight remains before the closing date for the 2004 British Horseracing Board Graduate Development Programme. Those interested in securing one of up to 18 places on this unique and highly … More 11 Feb 2004
BRITISH RACING TO STAGE ITS STRONGEST EVER PROGRAMME OF GROUP RACES IN 2004
Britain’s status as the country with the highest-quality racehorses in Europe is reflected in the fact that 2004 will see the strongest programme of major Flat races it has ever staged. This year … More 10 Feb 2004