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    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

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MOBILE PHONE RESTRICTIONS TO COMMENCE WITH INTERIM CONCESSIONS

Mobile Phone Restrictions to Commence With Interim Concessions Published: 21 August 2003 MOBILE PHONE RESTRICTIONS TO COMMENCE WITH INTERIM CONCESSIONS The Jockey Club confirmed today that restrictions … More 21 Aug 2003

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NEW INSTRUCTION FOR NATIONAL HUNT WHIPS

New Instruction For National Hunt Whips Published: 14 August 2003 The Jockey Club announced today details of an amendment to the method by which whips are approved for National Hunt racing together … More 14 Aug 2003

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DIRECTOR OF SECURITY RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Director of Security Recruitment Process Published: 31 July 2003 JOCKEY CLUB INITIATE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR A DIRECTOR OF SECURITY Following the publication of the Joint Jockey Club / BHB Security … More 31 Jul 2003

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JOCKEY CLUB CONFIRMS LAYING RESTRICTIONS

Jockey Club Confirms Laying Restrictions Published: 21 July 2003 JOCKEY CLUB CONFIRM LAYING RESTRICTIONS It was confirmed today by the Jockey Club that rules banning owners, trainers and stable staff … More 21 Jul 2003

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JOINT BHB/JC SECURITY REVIEW GROUP REPORT

Joint BHB/JC Security Review Group ReportYou will find below the following: (i) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of the report(ii) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS(iii) THE REPORT IN FULL(iv) APPENDICESThere are 25 diagrams … More 3 Jul 2003

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JOINT BHB SECURITY REVIEW GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS

Joint BHB Security Review Group Recommendations Published: 1 July 2003 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation 1 A new Mission Statement, to include the principal strategic aims and objectives of … More 1 Jul 2003

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JOINT BHB/JC SECURITY REVIEW GROUP UNVEILS ITS FINDINGS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS

Joint BHB/JC Security Review Group Unveils Its Findings and Makes Recommendations Published: 1 July 2003 The Security Review Group makes 36 Recommendations to the Racing Authorities The Report of the … More 1 Jul 2003

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SENIOR STEWARD WELCOMES SECURITY REVIEW REPORT

Senior Steward Welcomes Security Review Report Published: 1 July 2003 Julian Richmond-Watson, the new Senior Steward of the Jockey Club, said today following publication of Report of the Security Review … More 1 Jul 2003

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JULIAN RICHMOND-WATSON TAKES OVER AS SENIOR STEWARD

Julian Richmond-watson Takes Over As Senior Steward Published: 30 June 2003 From Tuesday 1st July, Julian Richmond-Watson takes over as Senior Steward from Christopher Spence. As Senior Steward, he … More 30 Jun 2003

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MICHAEL HENRIQUES APPOINTED LICENSING STEWARD

Michael Henriques Appointed Licensing Steward Published: 16 June 2003 At this morning’s meeting of the Jockey Club Members, Michael Henriques was appointed Licensing Steward, succeeding Lord McGowan, … More 16 Jun 2003

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JOCKEY CLUB ANNOUNCES PLANS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE TESTING OF RIDERS

Jockey Club Announces Plans to Significantly Increase the Testing of Riders Published: 9 June 2003 Jockey Club announces plans to significantly increase testing of riders The Jockey Club announced today … More 9 Jun 2003

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NIGEL CLARK APPOINTED AS BHB DIRECTOR BY THE JOCKEY CLUB

Nigel Clark Appointed As BHB Director By the Jockey Club Published: 12 May 2003 Nigel Clark has been appointed by the Stewards of the Jockey Club to succeed Christopher Spence as one of the three Jockey … More 12 May 2003

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