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Fixture & Race Planning

Tom Tate

Tom Tate (NTF) is to Chair a Fixture & Race Planning Committee that includes Julian Richmond-Watson (TBA), Stephen Smith (ROA) and Dale Gibson (PJA).  The committee is to look into and make recommendations on the suitability of the fixture list and associated race programme.The Committee will sit for the first time in June 2011 and is expected to report its finding by the end of the year.

2011

29 Jan     48-Hour Declarations

31 May    Horsemen issue prize-money guidance on divided races

3 Jun      Betfred wins race for the Tote

6 Jun      Arena had Tote sale contingency plans with Betfred

22 Jun    Dixon lauds tariff’s

27 Jun    Horsemen clarify divided race prize-money issue

5 Jul       Rachel Hood – The Big Interview

7 Jul       Dire prize-money

8 Aug      Jockeys being forced to retire – says Kevin Darley

25 Aug    Quality horse racing under threat

4 Sep      Horsemen in racecourses talks

7 Oct       TBA – Tax Guide

16 Oct     Appointment of Bob Scott

20 Oct     All-weather racing meets tariff

20 Oct     JCR meets NH prize-money targets

1 Nov      Levy Scheme fails to meet the needs of the Sport

3 Nov      All weather prize-money increased

7 Nov     Alan Morcombe - BetView Interview

11 Nov    Whip rules amended again

23 Nov    Horsemen announce enhancements to Tariff scheme

17 Dec    Letter from the Chairman of the Horsemen’s Group

2012

1 Feb     Paul Struthers named PJA Chief Executive

8 Feb     Agreement reached on enlarged Quality Support Fund