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 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
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
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 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 Published: 16 February 2004 The Stewards of the Jockey Club have considered the report of the enquiry regarding the … More
16 Feb 2004
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
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
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
BHB is making available to racecourses some £4m in 2004 through its Prize Money Incentive Scheme, which continues after its widely-welcomed inauguration last year. 2003 saw BHB contribute over £4m … More
2 Feb 2004
James Halley has announced that he is to leave his position as BHB’s Finance Director after an appropriate transition period. Explaining his decision, he said: “When I accepted the position in summer … More
29 Jan 2004
Gay Kelleway to Face Disciplinary Panel Published: 23 January 2004 Gay Kelleway to face Disciplinary Panel The Jockey Club has notified trainer Gay Kelleway that following an investigation by the Security … More
23 Jan 2004