Racing Cancelled On Tuesday 9th April As Mark of Respect Published: 1 April 2002 Racing in Britain has been cancelled on Tuesday 9th April, as a mark of respect for the Queen Mother, who died on Saturday, … More
1 Apr 2002
Racing will not take place on Tuesday 9th April, the day of the funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. British Horseracing Board Chairman Peter Savill said today: “Everybody involved … More
31 Mar 2002
BHB Secretary-General Tristram Ricketts, commenting on the publication today of†_x001C_A Safe Bet For Succes?_x001D_, Governmen4_x0019_s response to the report of the Gambling Review Body, said: “We … More
26 Mar 2002
Commenting on the SIS advertisement in toda?_x0019_s Racing Post, BHB Managing Director, Commercial Nigel Smith said today: “We are in no doubt that SIS’s blatant attempt to divide and rule the … More
15 Mar 2002
Jockey Club Welcomes Review Group Findings Published: 5 March 2002 Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group, chaired by The Rt Hon Sir John Wheeler, into the activities … More
5 Mar 2002
While welcoming the Report, it is important to recognise that the proposals will only be fully effective in meeting industry concerns if they are complemented by the proposed restructuring of the BHB … More
5 Mar 2002
Blood Samples Test Negative For Epo Published: 27 February 2002 Speaking about the testing in training undertaken yesterday, Peter Webbon, The Jockey Club Veterinary Director, said today: “This was … More
27 Feb 2002
Jockey Club Confirms That Samples For Testing Taken From Trainers` Yards Published: 26 February 2002 Peter Webbon, the Jockey Club’s Veterinary Director, said today: “As part of the Jockey Club’s … More
26 Feb 2002
BHB Chairman Peter Savill said today: “Bookmakers say that they want to negotiate, but what they really mean is that they want to dictate the price of our product. If they don’t get what they want, … More
14 Feb 2002
Jockey Club Announces New Director of Security Published: 11 February 2002 The Jockey Club has appointed Jeremy Phipps as Director of Security. Since September 2001 Jeremy has been acting Head of Security, … More
11 Feb 2002
Following yesterda?_x0019_s meeting of the BHB Board, its Chairman Peter Savill said today: “The Board discussed its commercial policy in the light of the Levy determination by DCMS and unanimously … More
6 Feb 2002
The British Horseracing Board today refuted claims made by betting industry representatives that punters would have to face deductions of up to 5% if bookmakers paid BH?_x0019_s charges for the use … More
30 Jan 2002