JOCKEY CLUB APPOINTMENTS 1998
Jockey Club Appointments 1998 Published: 8 December 1997 SENIOR STEWARD At a meeting of The Jockey Club at Portman Square on Monday 8th December, Mr Christopher Spence was elected to serve as Senior … More 8 Dec 1997
Press releases
NEW JOCKEY CLUB PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
New Jockey Club Public Relations Officer Published: 17 October 1997 Following the departure of David Pipe, John Maxse has been appointed Public Relations Officer for the Jockey Club. The post takes … More 17 Oct 1997
PROCAINE
Procaine Published: 14 July 1997 As procaine, which is a prohibited substance, has appeared in a number of post-race samples this year, the Jockey Club’s Chief Veterinary Adviser, Dr Peter Webbon, … More 14 Jul 1997
PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL TO BAN HUNTING
Private Member’s Bill to Ban Hunting Published: 17 June 1997 Commenting on the proposed Private Member’s Bill to ban hunting, the Senior Steward, Sir Thomas Pilkington, said today: “The Jockey … More 17 Jun 1997
MR JOHN JENYNS
Mr John Jenyns Published: 4 June 1997 The Disciplinary Committee met on Monday 2nd June to consider the letter of complaint from Channel Four Racing against Mr John Jenyns in his capacity as Chairman … More 4 Jun 1997
DAVID PIPE TO LEAVE THE JOCKEY CLUB
David Pipe to Leave the Jockey Club Published: 2 June 1997 It is announced that David Pipe will be leaving The Jockey Club as its Director of Public Affairs later in the year. Commenting on his decision, … More 2 Jun 1997
JOCKEY CLUB’S NEW ANNUAL REVIEW
Jockey Club’s New Annual Review Published: 8 May 1997 The Jockey Club’s new Annual Review, which is published today, will help all those who are unsure about precisely what racing’s authorities … More 8 May 1997
REMARKS BY THE SENIOR STEWARD, SIR THOMAS PILKINGTON BT., AT THE OPENING OF THE NEW HORSERACING FORENSIC LABORATORY
Remarks By the Senior Steward, Sir Thomas Pilkington Bt., at the Opening of the New Horseracing Forensic Laboratory Published: 2 May 1997 This magnificent building is as clear an indication as one could … More 2 May 1997
LICENSING REVIEW
Licensing Review Published: 26 March 1997 The Stewards have approved the findings and recommendations of the Licensing Review Group. The Jockey Club initiated this Review early in 1996 to examine any … More 26 Mar 1997
CHANGES TO THE REFERRAL SYSTEM
Changes to the Referral System Published: 17 March 1997 The Stewards have decided to make an adjustment to the referral system which deals with jockeys who exceed a set number of days` suspension. Currently, … More 17 Mar 1997
THE ABANDONMENT OF RACING AT HAYDOCK
The Abandonment of Racing at Haydock Published: 20 February 1997 The Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club held an enquiry on 19th and 20th February 1997 to consider the circumstances which led … More 20 Feb 1997
TRAINERS` EXPLANATIONS
Trainers` Explanations Published: 17 January 1997 Official explanations provided by trainers for the poor performance of their horses will now be summarised in racecards on the next occasion they run. … More 17 Jan 1997
