At its meeting earlier this month the BHB Board reviewed its prize money expenditure priorities for 2007, particularly in light of declining levy income forecasts. As a result, the Board reluctantly … More
16 Jun 2006
FORMER BOOKMAKER OWEN CHURCHILL AND JOCKEYS DEAN WILLIAMS AND BRIAN REILLY CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH TEN RACES Published: Monday 12 Jun 2006 FORMER BOOKMAKER OWEN CHURCHILL AND JOCKEYS DEAN WILLIAMS … More
12 Jun 2006
Speaking today, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said: “We appear to have reached the finishing line, and have broad agreement that 1st August is the target implementation date. Today’s developments … More
9 Jun 2006
Four years ago when I arrived at the British Horseracing Board (BHB), I observed a team in almost total disarray! Results had been poor and the prospects of success were limited or non-existent. How … More
8 Jun 2006
British Racing’s resilience in the face of considerable challenges is outlined in BHB’s 2005 Annual Report, published at the BHB British Racing Review 2006 in central London today. The Report details … More
8 Jun 2006
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, 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 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
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
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
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, 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