FURTHER ARRESTS IN POLICE INVESTIGATION
Further Arrests In Police Investigation Published: 8 January 1999 The Jockey Club was today informed by the Metropolitan Police that a further two people, both licensed jockeys, have been arrested in … More 8 Jan 1999
FIRST SHOWING OF “THOROUGHBREDS” ON BRITISH TV
The Racing Channel will be broadcasting for the first time on British television the British Racing and Breeding Industry television film “”Thoroughbreds”” on Sunday (10 January) … More 8 Jan 1999
BHB APPOINTS INFORMATION OFFICER
The BHB has appointed an Information Officer to assist in handling the Board’s press and public relations. Gillian Nevin, 27, was recruited from BBC Ceefax, where she worked as a sports journalist … More 5 Jan 1999
MARLBOROUGH CUP TO BE RUN UNDER JOCKEY CLUB REGULATIONS
Marlborough Cup to be Run Under Jockey Club Regulations Published: 21 December 1998 a joint Jockey Club / British Horseracing Board Working Party that the responsibility for the regulation of Timber … More 21 Dec 1998
ELECTION OF NEW JOCKEY CLUB MEMBERS
Election of New Jockey Club Members Published: 14 December 1998 HONORARY MEMBER The following was elected as an Honorary Member of the Jockey Club: Mr George Strawbridge Mr Strawbridge has been a registered … More 14 Dec 1998
JOCKEY CLUB APPOINTMENTS 1999
Jockey Club Appointments 1999 Published: 14 December 1998 STEWARDS Mr David Oldrey was re-elected as a Steward of The Jockey Club for one year, and will continue as one of The Jockey Club nominees on … More 14 Dec 1998
THE CHALLENGES FACING THE RACING INDUSTRY
“SPEECH BY PETER SAVILL, CHAIRMAN OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING BOARD, AT THE GIMCRACK DINNER, YORK, TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 1998 In this room twelve months ago, Michael Osborne, on behalf of Sheikh … More 8 Dec 1998
BHB ANNOUNCED NEW MINIMUM RACE VALUES TO APPLY FROM JANUARY 1ST, 1999
“Race programmes to be published in this week’s Racing Calendar will be the first advertised in accordance with the new minimum race values which the British Horseracing Board has just set … More 1 Dec 1998
BHB VAT ROADSHOW AT CARLISLE
“The British Horseracing Board today announced that the latest VAT Roadshow will be taking place at Carlisle racecourse on Thursday 26th November. The Roadshow, which is being held in the Lowther … More 25 Nov 1998
BHB LAUNCHES SAFETY FIRST INITIATIVE
“The British Horseracing Board is launching a major new initiative to highlight the importance of safety for those who work with horses in the Racing and Breeding industry. The move is prompted … More 25 Nov 1998
BHB TO RESTRICT FEE INCREASES IN 1999
“The British Horseracing Board is to restrict the increase in fees and publication prices for 1999 to 3.5 per cent, in line with inflation. This has been made possible, notwithstanding significant … More 18 Nov 1998
THE GRAND NATIONAL REPORT 1998
The Grand National Report 1998 Published: 17 November 1998 Progress update on the implementation of the recommendations from the Grand National Report 1998: GROUND Work on the National course should … More 17 Nov 1998