The Jockey Club however retained responsibility for matters concerned with the regulation of the sport, such as integrity, discipline and equine health.
The British Horseracing Board focused on organising and promoting the sport and enhancing its commercial position.
This was an extract from its statement of aims published in 2006: 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.
The British Horseracing Board was the claimant in a notable case involving the European Union Database Directive.
The European Court of Justice ruled that the resources used for the creation of materials which make up the contents of a database are not protected and BHB lost their case.