02-Feb-2012  BREEDERS CROWN SUSTAINING FEES

Sustaining fees for all age groups are due by 28th February 2012.

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02-Feb-2012  APPLEBY SPRING RACES - Sunday 4rd & Monday 4th June 2012

Schedule and Entry Form now available.

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02-Feb-2012  BOOST FOR HARNESS RACING IN CEREDIGION, WALES

The harness racing association of Ceredigion, Ceredrotian, has successfully secured a grant to promote the sport at national and local level, with an emphasis on attracting new visitors and supporters. The funding will enable the society to develop a comprehensive new website and promote their work and harness races more widely. The money was awarded by Ceredigion County Council through the Welsh Government within the Wales Rural Development Plan, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government Fund. Ceredrotian represents four clubs throughout Ceredigion - Lampeter, Tregaron, Tanycastell, and Ceredigion. The application was made in order to develop harness racing and promote tourism in Ceredigion by demonstrating that the sport has a strong and historical tradition in the county. Today, the county hosts some of the most important and leading harness races in the UK and they could potentially have a positive impact on tourism of the area.

Henry Bulman, chairman and director of Ceredrotian, said: "We strongly believe that it is possible to attract more visitors to the races in Ceredigion, especially first time visitors. With this funding, we have appointed local design and communications company, 52°4°, who is currently designing our new website. The website is not only an important resource for racing enthusiasts but also a great starting point for those who are keen to learn about the sport and who may be attending the races for the first time." Karen Lowes, director of Ceredrotian, said: "By spending this money in an efficient way to increase our marketing and promotional work, we can attract more people to the races in the county, and with them, more sponsors. This is essential in order to further develop the sport in the county, ensuring it has a positive impact on the local economy and helps boost the national sport in Wales and the UK."

Harness racing was firmly established in Wales in the late 19th century, and the county of Ceredigion has a strong tradition of holding races, with an increasing number of people now involved in the sport - from drivers and owners to trainers and sponsors - from the north to the south of the county, the races are held throughout the summer.

31-Jan-2012  STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Acting upon information received in writing from a leading person in Welsh racing, both the President Lord Lipsey and myself took direct and speedy action to salvage the situation with Rasus. We are now pleased to be able to report that Rasus is not dead and that the programme will continue with distinct improvements for 2012 it has been pointed out to S4C that some of the best programmes in the past came from outside of Wales especially York and Musselburgh and that we live in hope that the series will continue to thrive, travel outside of Wales and win yet more awards at the World Trotting Conference.

Gordon Garnett, BHRC Chairman

31-Jan-2012  RASUS TO GO ON

S4C has announced that it will broadcast 18 hours of live harness racing during the coming season.

The Rasus programme, produced by Slam Media, will be based around four days of events, two of which will be from the Tregaron Festival and another two days from two other venues. The programmes will be broadcast in High Definition for the first time and available on S4C’s Clirlun service as well as on S4C’s standard definition channel.

Geraint Rowlands, Director of Commissioning for S4C said “We are aware that rumours have been circulating that the Rasus coverage was coming to an end. This is not true. In fact this year’s coverage will compare favourably with the 19 hours we had planned to show in 2011. The fact that it will be broadcast in HD will ensure that viewers will see and experience the very best of the action from four great locations.” . . .

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30-Jan-2012  YORK 3YO & 4YO CHAMPIONSHIP RACES - NOMINATION DATE

Due to the fact that the 2012 Handicap system is still to be decided at the next BHRC meeting, York have decided to extend the nomination date for the 3YO and 4YO Championship races to 14th FEBRUARY 2012.

Sustaining fees will also be put back to 14th March, 14th April and 14th May.

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30-Jan-2012  ** JOIN THE BHRC FOR FREE **

New to Harness Racing in 2012 - then enjoy your first years membership with the BHRC for free!

Haven't taken out your BHRC licence for the last five years - renew in 2012 and enjoy the season as owner/trainer/driver for free!

Conditions apply. Contact the BHRC Office (01405 766877 - harnessgb@live.co.uk) for full details

27-Jan-2012  HEREFORD & BORDERS MEETING

The next H&B meeting will be on Sunday February 12th, 2pm at Wellington Social Club HR4 8AX, followed by Social fund raising afternoon, raffle, auction, nibbles.

Racenight In The Afternoon at Wellington Social Club HR4 8AX, 3pm on Sunday March 25th. Sponsors welcome -races £10, horses £5. Raffle, auction etc. Will be preceded by monthly members meeting, 2 pm

2012 memberships now due at £10 per person. MUST be paid by June 1st to be eligible for Members races and all concessions

25-Jan-2012  YORK HARNESS RACEWAY - AWARD WINNERS 2011

Three horses jointly take Leading Horse for 2011 - Katie Jasper, Lyons Eryl Hall & Stoneriggs Mystery. Leading Trotter - Yankee Storm, Leading Owner - John Howard, Leading Trainer - Alexis Laidler, Leading Driver - Michael Lord

Congratulations to all winners. All awards will be presented at the Dinner Dance at The Bridge Inn, Walshford on Saturday 3rd March. A big thank you to all York's sponsors, owners, trainers and drivers that continue to support the track.

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24-Jan-2012  YORK HARNESS RACEWAY ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

Due to the success of last years event York Harness Raceway have decided to again host an evening of entertainment. The Dinner dance will be held at The Bridge Inn, Walshford on 3rd March 2012 at 7-7.30pm at a cost of 20.50 per ticket, this includes a 3 course carvery meal and Disco/Entertainment until late.

Discount is available on rooms at The Bridge Inn if York Harness Raceway is mentioned at the time of booking 01937580115 for reservations.

For further details and tickets please call Margaret Hyland 07837956589, Viv Gill 07718655013 or Christine Burton 07581545821