British Horseracing Board

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The British Horseracing Board is the governing authority for horseracing in Great Britain. It was created in 1993, and took on responsibilities previously held by the Jockey Club. This was intended to help modernise the sport, as the Jockey Club is a private members' club with a traditionally aristocratic membership, and was seen by some as being unaccountable and a relic of the tradition of amateurism in sports administration. The Jockey Club has however retained responsibility for matters concerned with the integrity of the sport, such as discipline and equine health. The British Horseracing Board focuses on organising and promoting the sport and enhancing its commercial position. This is an extract from its statement of aims:

As the Governing Authority for Racing, we will promote the interests of our sport and industry in whatever way we can.... We will work to attract and retain more racehorse owners, racegoers and other customers. We will seek to maintain and promote horseracing as a competitive and attractive sport and betting medium. We also wish to see the best possible training and working conditions for those employed in the industry, and the highest possible standards of care for horses.

For the full statement see here.