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08-Feb-2010  YORK HARNESS RACEWAY - MAJOR 3YO & 4YO CLASSIC RACES 2010
The nomination date for the York Major 3YO and Major 4YO Classic Races has been put back to 1st March 2010. This is allow sufficient time for the forms to be distributed via the February edition of the BHRC Calendar.
The sustaining fee dates have also been put back to the 1st of each month.
Download Entry Forms ...... link

08-Feb-2010  CLASSIC RACES 2010
The issue of Classic Races, principally the conditions, eligibility, funding and potential venues, has been the subject of much debate at the BHRC Committee Meetings for the last three months. A formal tender process was set up, with the normal procedure of bids being invited, to be received in sealed envelopes at the BHRC Office by Monday 18th January 2010.
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03-Feb-2010  LICENCE RENEWAL
Please note that each licence holder applying for a renewal for 2010 MUST complete a Licence Renewal Form (even when responding to the current Pro Formas) - NO licence will be issued without a signed Licence Renewal Form.
Download Licence Renewal Form ..... link

03-Feb-2010  BHRC CALENDAR SUBSCRIPTIONS
ALL Calendar Subscriptions expired on 31st December 2009.
To renew your subscription or licence please contact the BHRC as soon as possible.
The February issue of the Calendar is due for posting from the BHRC on 17th February 2010.

02-Feb-2010  APPLEBY SPRING RACES
Sunday 30th May & Monday 31st May 2010 - Entries close Saturday 15th May 2010.
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01-Feb-2010  HARNESS HORSEMANS ASSOCIATION
Harness Horsemen meeting @ Hellifield House (working men club) opposite the Black horse Hellifield on Thursday 4th February at 8.30pm

29-Jan-2010  BREEDERS CROWN UK & IRELAND 2010
To be held at Corbiewood Stadium on 6th & 7th August
Foal entries due NOW Fee £15 cheques made payable to ‘Breeders Crown’ - Yearling sustaining fee due by 28th February 2010. Fee £25 - 2YO and older sustaining fee due by 28th February 2010 Fee £50 - Stallion nomination fee due by 31st January 2010. Fee £120
This series is open to all age groups, provided sustaining fees are kept up to date. To down load entry forms .............. link

29-Jan-2010  MIDLANDS HARNESS RACING CLUB
There will be a meeting of the MHRC at the Bluebell on Thursday the 4th February 7.30pm

26-Jan-2010  SCOTTISH HARNESS RACING CLUB 2010
Two Year Old, Three Year Old and 4 Year Old Events Entry Form available now.
Download now ...... link

25-Jan-2010  BHRC ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note that our email has changed from harnessgb@aol.com to harnessgb@live.co.uk, this is due to a virus that corrupted AOL and could not be repaired. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!

25-Jan-2010  DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR HEREFORD & BORDERS HARNESS RACING CLUB
Hello, I hope you’re all coping with The Elements! Hereford & Borders HRC dates for your diaries- and please note that the first two have had to be re-scheduled.
SUNDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY. QUESTION TIME WITH GORDON GARNETT at Wellington Social Club, 2.30pm. Entrance free, but a raffle and small auction. Light refreshments.(donations welcome to all three!!). All welcome. Anything you want to know –NOW’s YOUR CHANCE! SATURDAY 27th MARCH. RACENIGHT (Horses, not Snails!!) at Wellington Social Club, 7.30pm. Entrance £1. Raffle prizes welcome. Sponsors of races (£10) and horses (£5) still needed! SUNDAY, 18TH APRIL.WELLFIELD STUD OPEN DAY. By very kind invitation of Roy Sheedy, 10am-4pm. £5 entrance per person to include a cup of tea. 12-14 two and three year olds for sale which will be ‘breezed up’ for all to see, yearlings, foals, plus Village Connection and two new imported stallions……plenty to look at!! Tack stall, light refreshments available. DON’T MISS THIS MARVELLOUS OPPORTUNITY!
Members, please note that £5 membership now due – MUST be paid prior to June 1st to qualify for the member’s races and member’s concession in qualifiers. Many thanks. Watch this space for further fund raisers – Charity Sulky Pull (for Hereford Lions) 27th June……Duck Race (provisional) 21st August….and anything else I can think of….!!!!! Regards Stella

18-Jan-2010  BHRC COMMITTEE MEETING
The BHRC Committee Meeting scheduled for Sunday 24th January 2010 has been postponed to Sunday 7th February 2010. Venue and time remain the same.
Committee Update ..... link

18-Jan-2010  NORTH EAST STANDARDBRED ASSOCIATION TROPHY WINNERS 2009
North East Standardbred Trophy Winners 2009 list ...... link
Congratulations to all winners and connections.

15-Jan-2010  YORK HARNESS RACEWAY CLASSIC RACES 2010
Nominations for the York Harness Raceway Major 3YO and Major 4YO Classic close on 21st February 2010 - don't miss out.
Download forms ...... link

08-Jan-2010  ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SHRC
The AGM of the SHRC will be held at the King Robert Hotel, Whins of Milton, on tuesday 26th January 2010 at 8pm.
Members will be notified by letter within the next 10 days, new members are welcome to attend. Any questions contact Fred Hay on 07795 621864

06-Jan-2010  STALLION ADVERTS - FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Please contact the BHRC office before the 22nd January if you wish to place a stallion advert in the February Calendar.
Prices are as follows - Full page colour & a Year on the website - £120, Full page black and white (no pictures) & a year on the website - £60, discounts given for more than one page taken, please ring for more details - 01405 766877