WELFARE OF EX-RACEHORSES
“THE British Horseracing Board is contributing £100,000 to a new charity, EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR THOROUGHBREDS, set up by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) to cater for former racehorses found … More 2 Nov 1998
Press releases
JAMIE OSBORNE
Jamie Osborne Published: 27 October 1998 The Licensing Committee of the Jockey Club has approved Jamie Osborne’s application for a National Hunt jockey’s licence. The licence has been issued with … More 27 Oct 1998
CHINA MINISTRY EXAMINES BRITISH BLOODSTOCK INDUSTRY
“A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), of China, arrived in Britain on Thursday 22 October to undergo a seven day study of the British Breeding Industry, which includes … More 26 Oct 1998
BHB MEETING – 15TH OCTOBER 1998
“The British Horseracing Board made the following announcements following its monthly meeting in London this morning. Jockeys’ Sponsorship : Code of Conduct The Board approved the Code of … More 15 Oct 1998
OWNERSHIP DAY AT KELSO NEXT SATURDAY
“Kelso will stage a special ‘Ownership Day’ during racing at their next meeting on Saturday 17th October. Supported by the British Horseracing Board’s (BHB) Ownership Marketing … More 8 Oct 1998
BHB CALLS FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF PUNTERS
“Peter Savill, Chairman of the BHB, today called on the Levy Board to take control of the Green Seal Service, which arbitrates in betting disputes. The Sporting Life managed the service until … More 8 Oct 1998
JAMIE OSBORNE
Jamie Osborne Published: 5 October 1998 The Metropolitan Police this evening informed the Jockey Club that Jamie Osborne had been released by them without charge from their investigation into allegations … More 5 Oct 1998
BHB LAUNCHES NEW INTERNET SITE
“The British Horseracing Board (BHB) today unveiled its new Internet site, http://www.bhb.co.uk/, an advanced and comprehensive site devoted to British racing. Containing many unique features, … More 29 Sep 1998
BHB ANNOUNCES ITS GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW RACECOURSES
“The Directors of BHB have completed their review of policy regarding new racecourse development and can now publish “”Guidelines for the Development of New Racecourses””. … More 24 Sep 1998
BHB NATIONAL HUNT AND FIXTURE REVIEW GROUP
“The terms of reference and membership of the British Horseracing Board National Hunt and Fixture Review Group, under the Chairmanship of BHB Director David Oldrey, are announced today. Terms … More 24 Sep 1998
NEW BROCHURE TO PROMOTE BRITISH RACING OVERSEAS
“A new generic brochure entitled “”British Racing and Breeding – A World Class Industry””. was launched today to help promote the profile and public image of the … More 23 Sep 1998
BHB CONCERNED AT BLOCK OF LADBROKE/CORAL MERGER
Tristram Ricketts, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Board, commenting on the decision by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to block the Ladbroke/Coral merger, said today: “The … More 23 Sep 1998
