Baroness Mallalieu has been appointed as an Independent Director of the British Horseracing Board for a two-year period commencing on 1st May 2004. Commenting on her appointment, she said today: “I … More
29 Apr 2004
Plans for proposed All Weather Tracks (AWT) at existing racecourses Newmarket (Rowley Mile) and Sedgefield have been approved by BHB. The racecourses are eligible to participate in the fixture allocation … More
20 Apr 2004
Distant Country / Lynda Ramsden / Paul Fitzsimons Published: 15 April 2004 Following a review of the race by the Jockey Club’s Monitoring System, the running and riding of DISTANT COUNTRY (USA), ridden … More
15 Apr 2004
BHB Chairman Peter Savill said: “Robert was a truly special man – wonderfully generous and gentle, a lover of the good things in life and a wicked storyteller. Whether as a partner in golf or … More
8 Apr 2004
Kieren Fallon and John Egan to Face Disciplinary Panel Following News of the World Articles Published: 7 April 2004 Having studied all the material provided by the News of the World, the Jockey Club … More
7 Apr 2004
Commenting on the Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Gambling Bill, BHB Chairman Peter Savill said today: “We are very pleased that the Joint Scrutiny Committee has agreed with us that, in … More
7 Apr 2004
Letter to Joint Scrutiny Committee, 2nd April 2004 BHB fully supports the concerns expressed by the Jockey Club regarding the full-page advertisement placed by Betfair in the national press on 31st … More
2 Apr 2004
Working Group Established to Develop Bloodtsock Industry Code of Practice Published: 1 April 2004 A meeting was held today, under the chairmanship of Julian Richmond-Watson, Senior Steward of the Jockey … More
1 Apr 2004
BHB today announces its Appearance Money Scheme for 2004/05 which sees a further refinement of targeted payments designed to improve the competitiveness of a number of key race types. Funding of some … More
1 Apr 2004
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
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 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