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REVIEW GROUP TO CONSIDER BHB STRUCTURE

BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said today:†_x001C_The racing industry is currently undergoing significant changes as it moves towards the abolition of the Levy Board, the introduction of a commercial … More 25 Jul 2001

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PUBLIC’S VEHICLES NO LONGER REQUIRE DISINFECTION AT CERTAIN RACECOURSES

The requirement for racecourses to disinfect the publi?_x0019_s vehicles has been removed at certain venues, one of three aspects of the BHB/Jockey Club Foot and Mouth Disease Instructions and Guidelines … More 24 Jul 2001

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BHB COMMENTS ON GAMBLING REVIEW BODY REPORT

Making initial comments on the Report of the Gambling Review Body, published yesterday, BHB Secretary-General Tristram Ricketts said today: “BHB’s submission to the Gambling Review Body was based … More 18 Jul 2001

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PETER SAVILL BRIEFS TESSA JOWELL

BHB Chairman Peter Savill and Secretary-General Tristram Ricketts met Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell this morning to brief her on key current Racing issues. Following the meeting, Peter Savill said: … More 18 Jul 2001

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BHB WELCOMES EARLY INTRODUCTION OF BETTING TAX CHANGES

BHB Secretary-General, Tristram Ricketts, commenting on toda?_x0019_s Treasury announcement that the new betting tax arrangements are to be introduced three months earlier than the deadline set in the … More 13 Jul 2001

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THE JOCKEY CLUB ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND THE ROLE OF STEWARDS’ SECRETARIES

The Jockey Club Announces Plans to Expand the Role of Stewards’ Secretaries Published: 11 July 2001 At their meeting on Monday 9th July, the Jockey Club’s Regulatory Committee approved proposals … More 11 Jul 2001

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REPORT SHOWS VAT SCHEME BRINGS SUBSTANTIAL GAINS TO RACING, BREEDING AND GOVERNMENT

The very significant benefits to Racing, Breeding and Government of the VAT Registration Scheme for Racehorse Owners are set out clearly in a new report commissioned by BHB. The study, by leading consultants … More 4 Jul 2001

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FOOT AND MOUTH UPDATE: RACING MAINTAINS ITS VIGILANCE

BHB and the Jockey Club are to maintain foot and mouth precautions for the foreseeable future. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has indicated that, whilst under control, … More 26 Jun 2001

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BHB REACHES HISTORIC DECISIONS ON GO RACING CONTRACT AND FUTURE FUNDING PLAN

Racin?_x0019_s ability to move forward as a unified industry and to maximise the value of its rights took a major step forward last night when the BHB Board approved the revised Future Funding Plan … More 25 Jun 2001

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STATEMENT BY THE BRITISH HORSERACING BOARD

An intensive period of negotiations has taken place over recent days involving the key principals and advisors of both BHB and Go Racing. BHB advisors have agreed, subject to Board approval, revised … More 20 Jun 2001

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STATEMENT FROM THE BRITISH HORSERACING BOARD

At its meeting on Sunday 17th June 2001, the BHB Board rejected what was represented as the final revised terms for the granting of a BHB data licence, put forward by Go Racing the previous day. Although … More 18 Jun 2001

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BHB PRESS BRIEFING 9.30AM MONDAY 18TH JUNE

BHB will hold a press briefing at 9.30am tomorrow (Monday) in the Canterbury Suite at the Thistle Hotel Marble Arch in Bryanston St, London W1. The Board of BHB is meeting at 7pm this evening. Notice … More 17 Jun 2001

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