THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED ON THE INTERNET
The established international bulletin “”The British Thoroughbred”” is now on the Internet, www.thebritishthoroughbred.co.uk. The site provides a colourful guide to the major … More 12 Feb 1999
Press releases
NEW DATES FOR BHB OWNERS’ SEMINARS
The British Horseracing Board today announced dates for the latest in its successful series of seminars for would-be racehorse owners. The seminars, which this year take place in Lambourn on 6th and … More 12 Feb 1999
TONGUE STRAPS TO BE DECLARED OVERNIGHT
Tongue Straps to be Declared Overnight Published: 10 February 1999 A target date of the beginning of April has been set for the introduction of overnight declarations for tongue straps. In the meantime … More 10 Feb 1999
BHB REAFFIRMS BID FOR CONTROL OF TOTE
The British Horseracing Board has repeated its determination to press ahead with its campaign for control of the Tote following a Board meeting yesterday. As the Tote Review Steering Group headed by … More 10 Feb 1999
‘GO RACING: IT’S GOOD FOR BUSINESS’ – NEW STUDY
Taking your clients horseracing could be the key to winning and influencing business, reveals a new ‘suit-watching’ study: Corporate Bonding at the Races, published today (8 February) by … More 8 Feb 1999
GRAND NATIONAL ENTRY REVIEW PANEL
Grand National Entry Review Panel Published: 27 January 1999 The composition and objectives of the Jockey Club’s Grand National Entry Review Panel were confirmed today. The setting up of an advisory … More 27 Jan 1999
VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE RE-ROUTED TO KEMPTON PARK
The British Horseracing Board is pleased to announce that, with the support and assistance of Victor Chandler Ltd, the Horserace Betting Levy Board, the Executives of Ascot and Kempton Park Racecourses, … More 22 Jan 1999
1998 PRIZE MONEY HITS NEW RECORD
Prize money in 1998 hit a new record for British racing at more than £63.6 million, the BHB announced today. Total prize money last year was £63,658,676, an increase of 5.7% on the 1997 figure. This … More 19 Jan 1999
BHB ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY ARRANGEMENTS TO MAXIMISE RACING PROSPECTS FOR ASCOT THIS FRIDAY
In a move to secure racing at Ascot on Friday, 22nd January The British Horseracing Board has decided that it will, if required, sanction an all Steeple Chase five race-card. The Victor Chandler Chase … More 18 Jan 1999
LEICESTER, TUESDAY JANUARY 26TH, 1999
The Leicester Racecourse Executive has had to abandon hopes of racing over hurdles next Tuesday as the Hurdle course is waterlogged. But, the Steeple Chase course is in better condition and prospects … More 18 Jan 1999
LEICESTER JANUARY 26TH 1999 SIX RACE STEEPLE CHASE CARD
The four additional races to complete the card following the loss of the Hurdle course are as undermentioned:- The races will close at 12 noon on Thursday 21st January. The standard conditions published … More 18 Jan 1999
INDUSTRY FORUM 1999: REVIEW OF 1998 BY TRISTRAM RICKETTS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING BOARD
The first fortnight of 1998 could scarcely have been more dramatic. BHB lost a Chairman and Racing gained a Financial Plan which effectively shaped the political agenda for the rest of the year. A year … More 13 Jan 1999
