Saffron Walden (fr) Published: 28 May 1999 The Stewards of the Jockey Club have exercised their powers under Rule 31 (xi) of the Rules of Racing and approved the correction in the spelling of the name … More
28 May 1999
Jockey Club Recommendations In Place at Sedgefield Published: 28 May 1999 Following Tuesday’s freak accident, a meeting was held at Sedgefield this morning to view the changes recommended to the racecourse … More
28 May 1999
The BHB’s Retired Racehorse Welfare Working Group has begun drafting the basis for a network of support for former racehorses. Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles, Chairman of the Working Group, explains: … More
28 May 1999
The British Horseracing Board has reached unanimous agreement on a revised Fixture List policy for 2000. At a special meeting, BHB Directors were united in re-affirming their commitment to a major expansion … More
27 May 1999
The Chairman of the Racecourse Association, Angus Crichton-Miller, has stood down as Deputy Chairman of the BHB. He announced his decision at yesterday’s Board meeting. Mr Crichton-Miller remains … More
27 May 1999
At its most recent Board meeting, BHB endorsed in its entirety the comprehensive Report produced by its National Hunt & Fixtures Review Group, which is published today. Highlights * Strength and … More
25 May 1999
BHB Chairman Peter Savill said today: “”On 21st April the Levy Board Executive proposed that, as a compromise to the original BHB fixture proposal which eliminated many afternoon fixtures, … More
21 May 1999
Changes to the Jockey Club’s Protocol For the Testing of Riders Published: 20 May 1999 Following a full review of the dope testing procedures for riders, the Jockey Club has made some revisions and … More
20 May 1999
Commenting on the outcome of today’s Levy Board meeting, BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said: “”I am disappointed that the Levy Board today postponed a final decision on funding arrangements … More
19 May 1999
The British Horseracing Board has commissioned consultants Michael Humphreys & Partners (MH&P) to review the BHB’s current marketing plan and recommend a marketing strategy for the future … More
18 May 1999
Around 60% of licensed trainers were represented at the BHB’s recent series of seminars on health and safety practice in the Racing Industry. BHB Director, Lady Burnham, who headed the presentation … More
16 May 1999
Race programmes from July 1st, 1999 will be advertised in accordance with the new minimum race values which the British Horseracing Board has just set. This follows the welcome news recently announced … More
13 May 1999
