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SCOTTISH RACEGOER LANDS DUBAI PRIZE

Joseph Dunn from East Kilbride has scooped first prize in a national racecard competition run by the British Horseracing Board, which entitles him to take the trip of a lifetime to see the $5 million … More 4 Mar 1999

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WANT TO TRAIN FOR A CAREER IN RACING? APPLY ON-LINE!

Youngsters wanting to pursue a career in the racing industry will now be able to submit application forms directly to the British Horseracing Training Board (BHTB) on the Internet, thanks to an innovative … More 1 Mar 1999

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BHB SCHEME BOOSTS RADIO COVERAGE OF RACING

An initiative from the British Horseracing Board to increase the amount of airtime devoted to horseracing on radio will be launched at Doncaster next month to coincide with the start of the Flat season … More 24 Feb 1999

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CHINA TO STUDY BRITISH BREEDING INDUSTRY

Qin Yinghe, a senior representative from the China Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), arrived in Britain on Thursday 18th February to learn about thoroughbred breeding during a six month secondment. Mr … More 22 Feb 1999

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GOVERNMENT URGED TO HELP BRITISH BREEDERS

The British Horseracing Board and the Thoroughbred Breeders Association have called on the Government to ease the tax burden on British breeders to help them compete more effectively with their counterparts … More 17 Feb 1999

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THE BRITISH THOROUGHBRED ON THE INTERNET

The established international bulletin “”The British Thoroughbred”” is now on the Internet, www.thebritishthoroughbred.co.uk. The site provides a colourful guide to the major … More 12 Feb 1999

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NEW DATES FOR BHB OWNERS’ SEMINARS

The British Horseracing Board today announced dates for the latest in its successful series of seminars for would-be racehorse owners. The seminars, which this year take place in Lambourn on 6th and … More 12 Feb 1999

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TONGUE STRAPS TO BE DECLARED OVERNIGHT

Tongue Straps to be Declared Overnight Published: 10 February 1999 A target date of the beginning of April has been set for the introduction of overnight declarations for tongue straps. In the meantime … More 10 Feb 1999

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BHB REAFFIRMS BID FOR CONTROL OF TOTE

The British Horseracing Board has repeated its determination to press ahead with its campaign for control of the Tote following a Board meeting yesterday. As the Tote Review Steering Group headed by … More 10 Feb 1999

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‘GO RACING: IT’S GOOD FOR BUSINESS’ – NEW STUDY

Taking your clients horseracing could be the key to winning and influencing business, reveals a new ‘suit-watching’ study: Corporate Bonding at the Races, published today (8 February) by … More 8 Feb 1999

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GRAND NATIONAL ENTRY REVIEW PANEL

Grand National Entry Review Panel Published: 27 January 1999 The composition and objectives of the Jockey Club’s Grand National Entry Review Panel were confirmed today. The setting up of an advisory … More 27 Jan 1999

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VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE RE-ROUTED TO KEMPTON PARK

The British Horseracing Board is pleased to announce that, with the support and assistance of Victor Chandler Ltd, the Horserace Betting Levy Board, the Executives of Ascot and Kempton Park Racecourses, … More 22 Jan 1999

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