The British Horseracing Board is to fund the provision of specialist consultancy advice to help the National Trainers Federation and the Stable Lads Association with the implementation of reforms recommended … More
6 Apr 2000
The first new British racecourses since 1927 are now a possibility following BH?_x0019_s decision in principle to grant fixtures to both London City Racecourse and Pembrey Racecourse for 2002 and beyond. … More
3 Apr 2000
Prohibited Substances Published: 24 March 2000 CINEMA PARADISO HBLB HANDICAP HURDLE – HAYDOCK, 4TH NOVEMBER 1999 The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory has reported that the analysis of the urine taken … More
24 Mar 2000
The British Horseracing Board is seeking a Declaration from the Courts that it has database rights in its pre-race information and that any betting operator who displays the information on an internet … More
23 Mar 2000
Commenting on toda?_x0019_s Budget, BHB Chief Executive, Tristram Ricketts, said: “The Racing and Betting Industries will be very disappointed that their strong pre-Budget representations for a cut … More
21 Mar 2000
Forthcoming Rule and Penalty Changes Published: 20 March 2000 “The Rules of Racing and the levels of penalties issued for breaches of the Rules are continually under review. Changes are brought about … More
20 Mar 2000
The British Horseracing Board is to step up its efforts to secure renewal of the VAT Registration Scheme by appointing a new Working Group under the Chairmanship of former Agriculture Minister Lord … More
20 Mar 2000
Jockey Club Appoints Julian Richmond Watson As BHB Director Published: 13 March 2000 Julian Richmond Watson has been appointed by the Stewards of the Jockey Club to succeed David Oldrey as one of the … More
13 Mar 2000
Julian Richmond-Watson has been appointed by the BHB Board as the next Chairman of the BHB Race Planning Committee, in succession to David Oldrey. Mr Richmond-Watson will take up the four-year appointment … More
13 Mar 2000
Alterations to Clarify Rule 151 – the “non-triers” Rule Published: 6 March 2000 With effect from the beginning of the Flat turf season trainers and jockeys found guilty of not running … More
6 Mar 2000
The BHB and Weatherbys have announced the introduction of a significant new administration service utilising the Internet, aimed initially at trainers but over time to extend to all those involved in … More
6 Mar 2000
Welcoming toda?_x0019_s Home Office announcement on the sale of the Tote to Racing and the abolition of the Levy, BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said: “The Government is to be congratulated on moving … More
2 Mar 2000