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: