CHANGES TO THE JOCKEY CLUB’S PROTOCOL FOR THE TESTING OF RIDERS
Changes to the Jockey Club’s Protocol For the Testing of Riders Published: 20 May 1999 Following a full review of the dope testing procedures for riders, the Jockey Club has made some revisions and … More 20 May 1999
BHB RESPONDS TO LEVY BOARD FIXTURES VOTE
Commenting on the outcome of today’s Levy Board meeting, BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said: “”I am disappointed that the Levy Board today postponed a final decision on funding arrangements … More 19 May 1999
BHB APPOINTS CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW THE MARKETING OF BRITISH RACING
The British Horseracing Board has commissioned consultants Michael Humphreys & Partners (MH&P) to review the BHB’s current marketing plan and recommend a marketing strategy for the future … More 18 May 1999
TRAINERS GET WISE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
Around 60% of licensed trainers were represented at the BHB’s recent series of seminars on health and safety practice in the Racing Industry. BHB Director, Lady Burnham, who headed the presentation … More 16 May 1999
BHB ANNOUNCES NEW MINIMUM RACE VALUES TO APPLY FROM JULY 1ST, 1999
Race programmes from July 1st, 1999 will be advertised in accordance with the new minimum race values which the British Horseracing Board has just set. This follows the welcome news recently announced … More 13 May 1999
BHB COMMENT ON VICTOR CHANDLER ANNOUNCEMENT
BHB Chief Executive, Tristram Ricketts, said: “”The BHB has no comment to make on the commercial reasons why Victor Chandler has decided on this move. It is a business decision which doubtless … More 13 May 1999
BHB VOTES FOR A SUMMER OF SUNDAY RACING
Members of the British Horseracing Board have voted by an overwhelming majority for significant changes in the Fixture List for the year 2000 to broaden the appeal of the sport and attract new racegoers. … More 12 May 1999
BHB RESPONDS TO TOTE SELL-OFF DECISION
In response to the Home Secretary’s statement this afternoon on the future of the Tote, BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said: “”The Tote is an integral part of racing and one of its key … More 12 May 1999
BHB CONTRIBUTES TO COST OF GAMBLING RESEARCH
The British Horseracing Board is contributing £10,000 towards the cost of a major new research project on gambling behaviour. The National Gambling Prevalence Study is to be undertaken later this year … More 6 May 1999
NEW BHB HANDICAPPER
Stewart Copeland has been appointed as a member of the BHB Handicapping team. Stewart, 29, began his training with the BHB in February, having spent the previous nine years working for Timeform, the … More 5 May 1999
FIXTURE LIST 2000
BHB Chairman, Peter Savill, said today: “”The BHB is continuing its discussions with the Levy Board about the complex issues surrounding the shape and funding of Fixture List 2000. In so … More 21 Apr 1999
CHARGED JOCKEY SUSPENDED WITH INCOME SUPPORT
Charged Jockey Suspended With Income Support Published: 16 April 1999 The Stewards of the Jockey Club today suspended Graham Bradley’s licence following the police’s decision to charge him with … More 16 Apr 1999
