For the third consecutive year, the British Horseracing Board held a “must attend” event for flat racing. Following an opening speech by Richard Caborn MP, UK Minister for Sport, the awards where given in an Oscar-worthy ceremony supported with exciting video coverage from the winners.

The award for the “Horse Of The Year” was for “Motivator”, the Epsom Derby winner. Owned by a race club, a great number of Motivator’s owners gave “acte de presence”. Controversial, but impressive star jockey Kieron Fallon accepted his award for best jockey.

All the winners of the 2005 BHB Flat Racing Awards are: