Jockey Club Appointments 2003 Published: 16 December 2002 At the December meeting of the Jockey Club Members held this morning, the appointments for 2003 were confirmed. The Regulatory Board, to which … More
16 Dec 2002
Trevor Beaumont has tendered his resignation as Racing Director of the British Horseracing Board (BHB). Explaining the reason for his decision to leave BHB after one year in the position, he said:†_x001C_When … More
12 Dec 2002
Commenting on Sheikh Mohamme?_x0019_s speech given at last nigh4_x0019_s Gimcrack Dinner, BHB Chief Executive Greg Nichols said today: “British Racing has a responsibility to pay close attention to … More
11 Dec 2002
The British Horseracing Board today welcomed the Treasur?_x0019_s agreement to renew the valuable VAT Registration Scheme for Racehorse Owners following its review by Customs and Excise. In confirming … More
10 Dec 2002
Jockey Club & Irish Turf Club Concerned Over Morphine Positives Published: 6 December 2002 Turf Club & Jockey Club express concern over morphine positives The Turf Club and the Jockey Club … More
6 Dec 2002
Speech to Go Racing In Yorkshire By Senior Steward, Christopher Spence Published: 5 December 2002 It is a great honour for me to be invited to join you all here today for your annual lunch. There is … More
5 Dec 2002
The following BHB Proposed Press Policy was considered by the NPA today: “BHB will extend the current licensing arrangements in respect of the use of racecards by newspapers until March 2007, providing … More
5 Dec 2002
Chris John, a leading marketeer from the communications, sports and hospitality industry, has been appointed to the key position of BHB Marketing Director. Known in marketing circles as a strong communicator, … More
4 Dec 2002
Commenting on the charges to be paid by on-course bookmakers under the next Levy Scheme, BHB Communications Manager Alan Delmonte said today: “Under the terms of the recently agreed 2003/04 Levy Scheme, … More
27 Nov 2002
Following the loss of the Grade 2, First National Gold Cup at Ascot on Saturday, November 23rd, the British Horseracing Board is pleased to announce that a new race will be staged at Wincanton on Thursday, … More
26 Nov 2002
BHB Chairman Peter Savill said today: “I have today asked the BHB Executive to withdraw with immediate effect BHB’s proposed pricing policy for publishing racecards in the media and to move to extend … More
22 Nov 2002
BHB Communications Manager Alan Delmonte said today:†_x001C_The Board, having agreed the terms of its draft non-betting licence some months ago, endorsed this policy at its meeting on 12th November. … More
20 Nov 2002