Press releases

JOCKEYS’ SUSPENSIONS

Jockeys’ Suspensions Published: 3 February 1998 Set out below is the text of a letter from Christopher Foster, The Jockey Club’s Executive Director, handed today to Michael Caulfield, Secretary … More 3 Feb 1998

SUSPENSION OF ARRESTED JOCKEYS

Suspension of Arrested Jockeys Published: 28 January 1998 The Jockey Club’s Licensing Committee met this afternoon and decided, in order to maintain the public’s confidence in racing, to suspend … More 28 Jan 1998

ARRESTS IN DOPING INVESTIGATION

Arrests In Doping Investigation Published: 27 January 1998 The Jockey Club has today been informed by the Metropolitan Police that a number of people have been arrested in connection with the doping … More 27 Jan 1998

CHANGES TO RULE 151 AND RULE 153

Changes to Rule 151 and Rule 153 Published: 19 January 1998 The Jockey Club today announced some important amendments to both Rule 151, regarding horses not running on their merits, and Rule 153, which … More 19 Jan 1998

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

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