1999 PRIZE MONEY TOPS £69 MILLION
Prize money in 1999 hit a record for British racing at more than £69 million, the BHB announced today. Total prize money last year was £69,062,983, an increase of 8.5% on the 1998 figure of £63,658,676. … More 20 Jan 2000
BHB ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO FIXTURES ALLOCATION GROUP
The British Horseracing Board today announced changes, with immediate effect, to the composition of its Fixtures Allocation Group (FAG). Racing Director Paul Greeves, one of BH?_x0019_s two nominees … More 13 Jan 2000
BHB COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR RESIGNS
The British Horseracing Boar?_x0019_s Communications Director, Peter Bell, has decided to leave Portman Square next month. Bell, formerly a senior executive at BBC News, joined the BHB when the post … More 13 Jan 2000
EUROPEAN PATTERN COMMITTEE APPROVES ENHANCEMENTS TO BRITISH PATTERN
The BHB has secured the agreement of the European Pattern Committee for several important changes which will enhance the British Pattern in 2000. The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, run over 1_-miles at … More 12 Jan 2000
BHB ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF REPLACEMENT
BHB, working with the Levy Board and the racecourses concerned, is pleased to announce that 6 replacement National Hunt fixtures will be programmed between January 16th & February 3rd. The details … More 12 Jan 2000
SIR ERIC PARKER TO JOIN LEVY BOARD
BHB Director, Sir Eric Parker, is to join the Horserace Betting Levy Board with immediate effect, in succession to BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, who resigned in November last year. Sir Eric, who is also … More 11 Jan 2000
BHB TO PRESS FOR CUT IN GBD AND OFF-COURSE PUNTER DEDUCTIONS TO 5%
The British Horseracing Board, having examined in detail the various options, has agreed to press for a reduction in General Betting Duty (GBD) from 6.75% to 5% in this yea?_x0019_s Budget and for a … More 7 Jan 2000
BHB TO REDUCE LEVEL OF OWNERS’ ENTRY FEES
The British Horseracing Board is to reduce the overall levels of prize money contributed by racehorse owners through entry fees. The move follows a detailed review of recent trends in the level of entry … More 20 Dec 1999
ELECTION OF NEW JOCKEY CLUB MEMBERS
Election of New Jockey Club Members Published: 13 December 1999 HONORARY MEMBERS The following were elected as Honorary Members of the Jockey Club: Michael Osborne MRCVS A vet by profession, Michael … More 13 Dec 1999
JOCKEY CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2000
Jockey Club Appointments 2000 Published: 13 December 1999 STEWARDS David Oldrey was re-elected as a Steward of The Jockey Club for six months and will continue as one of The Jockey Club Directors on … More 13 Dec 1999
JOCKEY CLUB REACTION TO GAMBLING REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Jockey Club Reaction to Gambling Review Announcement Published: 9 December 1999 The Jockey Club today welcomed the Home Secretary’s announcement that there will be a comprehensive review of British … More 9 Dec 1999
BHB WELCOMES GAMBLING REVIEW
The British Horseracing Board today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a wide-ranging review of gambling legislation. BHB Chief Executive, Tristram Ricketts, said: “”Racing … More 9 Dec 1999
