Ladbrokes, William Hill, Coral, Stanleys and Dones today each signed five-year deals with the British Horseracing Board for the commercial use of data for their British betting shops as well as their … More
17 Apr 2002
1. What will this deal generate for British Racing? We confidently expect that it will result in us raising in excess of £600 million for British Racing over the next five years which is almost double … More
17 Apr 2002
The British Horseracing Board (BHB) has today launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging more people to enter into the ranks of the countr?_x0019_s racehorse owners. The “Ownership for All” … More
12 Apr 2002
BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, commenting on reports that he and Managing Director Commercial, Nigel Smith had had meetings last week with bookmakers to discuss a deal for data and pictures, said today: … More
9 Apr 2002
Jockey Club Congratulates Tony Mccoy Published: 2 April 2002 Christopher Spence, the Senior Steward, said today: “On behalf of the Jockey Club, I would like to congratulate Tony McCoy on his 270th … More
2 Apr 2002
Senior Steward, Christopher Spence, Pays Tribute to Hm Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Published: 1 April 2002 Christopher Spence, Senior Steward of the Jockey Club, of which the Queen Mother was … More
1 Apr 2002
Racing Cancelled On Tuesday 9th April As Mark of Respect Published: 1 April 2002 Racing in Britain has been cancelled on Tuesday 9th April, as a mark of respect for the Queen Mother, who died on Saturday, … More
1 Apr 2002
Racing will not take place on Tuesday 9th April, the day of the funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. British Horseracing Board Chairman Peter Savill said today: “Everybody involved … More
31 Mar 2002
BHB Secretary-General Tristram Ricketts, commenting on the publication today of†_x001C_A Safe Bet For Succes?_x001D_, Governmen4_x0019_s response to the report of the Gambling Review Body, said: “We … More
26 Mar 2002
Commenting on the SIS advertisement in toda?_x0019_s Racing Post, BHB Managing Director, Commercial Nigel Smith said today: “We are in no doubt that SIS’s blatant attempt to divide and rule the … More
15 Mar 2002
Jockey Club Welcomes Review Group Findings Published: 5 March 2002 Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group, chaired by The Rt Hon Sir John Wheeler, into the activities … More
5 Mar 2002
While welcoming the Report, it is important to recognise that the proposals will only be fully effective in meeting industry concerns if they are complemented by the proposed restructuring of the BHB … More
5 Mar 2002