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Groups Attempt to Re-Brand British Racing

Several stakeholding groups have found plenty of room for improvement in how to market horseracing to the British public.

 Monday, May 11, 2009

Media Deal to be Renegotiated in Great Britain

The record-breaking media deal agreed up in June 2001 by the majority of Great Britain's racecourses and broadcaster attheraces has collapsed.

 Monday, January 26, 2004

BHB Defends Industry in Wake of Investigation

The British Horseracing Board has, as expected, launched a strong defense against the findings of an Office Of Fair Trading investigation in the sport. The BHB has condemned them as "disastrous."

 Monday, September 08, 2003

Corruption Allegations in Britain Bring Call for Serious Change

The fallout from the Oct. 7 BBC Television program "Panorama," which alleged widespread corruption in British racing, has been considerable. British Jockey Club security chief Jeremy Phipps resigned Oct. 9, and British Horseracing Board chairman Peter Savill has called for one ruling body rather than two.

 Monday, October 14, 2002

British Breeders Could Lose Seat on Horseracing Board

Nigel Elwes announced Tuesday, January 8, that he would "consider his position" as chairman of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association if the breeders' trade body does not retain its seat on the British Horseracing Board after a review of the structure of racing's governing body is complete.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2002