Julian Richmond-Watson has been appointed by the BHB Board as the next Chairman of the BHB Race Planning Committee, in succession to David Oldrey.

Mr Richmond-Watson will take up the four-year appointment on 13th June 2000, when he joins the Board as one of the three Jockey Club appointed Directors.

Mr Oldrey retires as a BHB Director and Chairman of the Race Planning Committee on 12th June 2000.

For further information, contact Tristram Ricketts, BHB Chief Executive, on 0171 343 3304