JOCKEY CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2003
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
Press releases
TREVOR BEAUMONT TO LEAVE BHB
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
BHB RESPONDS TO SHEIKH MOHAMMED’S GIMCRACK SPEECH
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
BHB DELIGHTED AT FURTHER RENEWAL OF VAT REGISTRATION SCHEME FOR RACEHORSE OWNERS
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
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
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
BHB STATEMENT FOLLOWING NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION MEETING
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
BHB APPOINTS TOP MARKETEER
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
BHB COMMENTS ON ON-COURSE BOOKMAKER CHARGES
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
COMPENSATORY RACE AT WINCANTON ON 5TH DECEMBER
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 AGREES TO EXTEND CURRENT MEDIA RACECARD ARRANGEMENTS
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 REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DISCUSSIONS WITH NEWSPAPERS
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
