Jockey Club Welcomes Review Group Findings Published: 5 March 2002 Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group, chaired by The Rt Hon Sir John Wheeler, into the activities … More
5 Mar 2002
While welcoming the Report, it is important to recognise that the proposals will only be fully effective in meeting industry concerns if they are complemented by the proposed restructuring of the BHB … More
5 Mar 2002
Blood Samples Test Negative For Epo Published: 27 February 2002 Speaking about the testing in training undertaken yesterday, Peter Webbon, The Jockey Club Veterinary Director, said today: “This was … More
27 Feb 2002
Jockey Club Confirms That Samples For Testing Taken From Trainers` Yards Published: 26 February 2002 Peter Webbon, the Jockey Club’s Veterinary Director, said today: “As part of the Jockey Club’s … More
26 Feb 2002
BHB Chairman Peter Savill said today: “Bookmakers say that they want to negotiate, but what they really mean is that they want to dictate the price of our product. If they don’t get what they want, … More
14 Feb 2002
Jockey Club Announces New Director of Security Published: 11 February 2002 The Jockey Club has appointed Jeremy Phipps as Director of Security. Since September 2001 Jeremy has been acting Head of Security, … More
11 Feb 2002
Following yesterda?_x0019_s meeting of the BHB Board, its Chairman Peter Savill said today: “The Board discussed its commercial policy in the light of the Levy determination by DCMS and unanimously … More
6 Feb 2002
The British Horseracing Board today refuted claims made by betting industry representatives that punters would have to face deductions of up to 5% if bookmakers paid BH?_x0019_s charges for the use … More
30 Jan 2002
BHB Chairman Peter Savill, responding to the Secretary of Stat?_x0019_s announcement today about the 41st Levy Scheme, said: “I am delighted that the Secretary of State has accepted Racing’s case … More
29 Jan 2002
Greg Nichols, General Manager of Racing Victoria and the man responsible for the past three years for the ever increasing popularity of the Melbourne Cup, has been appointed Chief Executive of the British … More
25 Jan 2002
As part of the previously announced Structure Review, and in the light of its increased commercial activities, the BHB has decided to revise its executive structure. The role of Chairman will become … More
9 Jan 2002
Mr Chairman, President, my Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen. W?_x0019_ve come a long way these past four years. It was in this very week in 1998 that the British Racing industry set out on the path towards … More
8 Jan 2002