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  • BHRC AGM

    2Mar

    The BHRC AGM is set to go ahead on Sunday 24th March at 1PM. We have booked a room at the Mercure Hotel in Haydock, spaces for attending in person are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please email the office with your intention to attend in person no […]

Latest News

  • Office Holidays

    13Mar

    A reminder to licence holders that the BHRC office is closed Thursday’s and Friday’s for the remainder of March due to office staff holidays.

  • Rule Change Suggestions

    4Mar

    There are four suggested rule changes on the voting slip sent out to members ahead of the AGM & Members meeting. We have had some questions regarding why the suggested rule changes have been made, please see attached rational. Rule Explanations

  • BHRC Voting Slips

    4Mar

    Unfortunately there is a typo on the BHRC voting slips, we can confirm that all elections will take place on Sunday 24th March at the BHRC AGM and Members Meeting. Voting slips should be returned by either post or email to PJE (details provided on voting slip) no later than 5pm Wednesday 20th March. If […]

  • BHRC AGM

    2Mar

    The BHRC AGM is set to go ahead on Sunday 24th March at 1PM. We have booked a room at the Mercure Hotel in Haydock, spaces for attending in person are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please email the office with your intention to attend in person no […]

  • Election Director Candidate Profiles

    2Mar

    Director Profiles

  • BHRC Elections

    27Feb

    Nominations have now closed for the BHRC elections. Voting slips will be posted out this week. The following directors will be standing down and putting their name forwards for re-election: – Barry Delaney – William Evans The following new candidates have put themselves forward for election as director: – Alan Davies – Anthony Fettah – […]

  • Stake Race Entries

    27Feb

    A reminder that the following stakes races have payment deadlines this week: 28th February Breeders Crown – Paid directly to Dave Wilson 1st March – Paid via BHRC Online Entry System BHRC Derby/Oaks BHRC Futurity BHRC Pacing Classic Haugh Field 3YO Conditioned Race Ivington 3YO Conditioned Race SHRC Derby/Oaks SHRC Futurity Tregaron Welsh Dragon 2/3YO […]

  • Office Closure

    26Feb

    The BHRC office will be closed on Thursday’s and Friday’s until the 1st of April due to staff holidays. During this time please contact a director if your query is urgent or alternatively emails will be picked up on the re-opening of the office.    

  • Licence Fees 2024

    19Feb

    For the 2024 season the following changes have been made to the licence fees:   Annual Registration – £60 Assistant – £20 Junior Member – £20   These increases have been put in place to cover increased insurance costs in 2024. All other licence costs will remain the same for the 2024 season.   A […]

  • Office Closure – Friday 23rd February

    17Feb

    The BHRC office will be closed on Friday 23rd of February and re-open as normal on Monday 26th. if a matter is urgent please contact a director otherwise all emails will be picked up on return.

  • North Wales Horse Owners Association 2/3/4YO Races

    16Feb

    Entries to be made directly to Eric Witherspoon. North Wales Horse Owners Association 2 Year Old Championship 2024 North Wales Horse Owners Association 3 Year Old Championship 2024 North Wales Horse Owners Association 4 Year Old Championship 2024

  • BHRC AGM

    16Feb

    Due to delay with the accounts being produced and not being able to give members the full 21 clear days to interpret the accounts as per the constitution we have made the decision to move the AGM back to Sunday 24th of March. Due to the AGM being moved nominations will re-open for all official […]

  • Agenda Items

    8Feb

    Can any agenda items for the upcoming BHRC AGM & Members Meeting please be submitted via email to the BHRC office no later than 5pm Friday 16th February. Email – bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk

  • Welsh Dragon Series 2024

    6Feb

    Entries are now open for the Tregaron Welsh Dragon Series via the BHRC online entry systems. 2024 T&C’s – Tregaron Welsh Dragon Series

  • Geoff Cheetham

    1Feb

    The BHRC were saddened to hear of the passing of Geoff Cheetham on the 29th January. Geoff Cheetham may be remembered as George Dodd’s grandson, driving back in the 1950′s and early 60′s. Based at Moorside Farm, Droylsden. Years later he returned to the sport as a spectator at Carriages, Droylsden and then at all […]

  • BHRC Elections

    31Jan

    The deadline for applications for all positions at the next BHRC elections has been extended until Monday 12th February. The positions of both chairman and vice chairman are also vacant at this time along with the positions of regional steward for Scotland, England and Wales. We welcome candidates to put their name forward for any […]

  • Public Trainer Licence Renewal

    31Jan

    A reminder that public trainer licence renewals are due by end of day today, Wednesday 31st January.

  • Prix d’Amerique

    25Jan

    The Prix d’Amerique is scheduled to be shown on Sky racing this Sunday, 28th January, with our very own Darren Owen providing the English commentary.

  • George Dent

    12Jan

    The BHRC were saddened to hear of the passing of George Dent. He raced and bred horses for many years, notably BHRC mare of the year Mayfellden Amber, he will be sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service in St Mary’s Church, Cockfield at 1.30p.m. on Friday 26th January, followed by private interment. Family […]

  • Lorna Brough

    12Jan

    The BHRC are saddened to hear of the passing of Lorna Brough from Middleton in Teasdale. Her connection to harness racing was for many years as a driver and owner, her most memorable being Yogi Bear, a coloured horse which was horse of the year in 1966. Her funeral is at 11.30am on 20th Jan at The […]

  • BHRC Elections

    11Jan

    The next BHRC AGM is set to be held in March of 2024. As our members will be aware the current board is made up of 6 directors meaning that as per the constitution one third (two) will be required to stand down. The positions of both chairman and vice chairman are also vacant at […]

  • Entries Now Open Sire Stakes & VDM Races

    9Jan

    Entries are now open via the BHRC Online Entry System for the following stakes races: Due 1st Feb Sire Stakes 2/3YO Sustaining Fee – £50 VDM 2/3/4YO Nomination Fee – £200 VDM Bernie Kelly Memorial FFA Nomination Fee – £200 We are also currently in the process of putting together a full list of all […]

  • VDM 2024 T&C’s

    9Jan

    VDM T&Cs 2024

  • Reminder For Rule Change Feedback

    8Jan

    The following document contains all proposed rule changes ahead of the 2024 rule book. A reminder that any feedback from members should be submitted to the BHRC office on or before Tuesday 9th January 2024 for consideration. Proposed Rule Book Changes Post Season 2023

  • BHRC Office Holidays

    24Dec

    The BHRC office will be closed until Monday 8th of January for the holidays.   Any emails or queries will be answered on the re-opening of the office.

  • 2024 Fixtures List

    21Dec

    Today sees the publication of the 2024 BHRC Fixture List, slightly later than usual mainly due to a couple of new committees being formed in Wales. Next year sees some significant changes with the return of the two day fixture at Aberystwyth in July, Wolverhampton staging the VDM for the first time and also Tregaron […]

  • Proposed Rule Changes

    13Dec

    The following documents contains all proposed rule changes ahead of the 2024 rule book. Any feedback from members should be submitted to the BHRC office on or before Tuesday 9th January 2024 for consideration. Proposed Rule Book Changes Post Season 2023  

  • Planning Application – New Track in Scotland

    7Dec

    The planning application for the new hard track in Scotland is currently live on the local council website to get feedback. Any positive feedback is appreciated as this is taken into consideration when deciding if the application will be passed. You do not need to be from the local area to comment. The deadline for […]

  • Quarterly Members Meeting

    7Dec

    The next BHRC members meeting is set to be held tonight, Thursday 7th December at 7:0pm via zoom. Any member wishing to attend should contact the office for a code no later than 12 noon today.

  • Handicap System 2024

    15Nov

    The handicap panel has completed it’s annual review of the handicapping system ahead of the 2024 season. Please see attached the updated handicap system document.     - Handicap System 2024 The key changes are as follows: - Place money band increased so a horse can now win up to £200 place money without being penalised. - […]

  • Office Closed Friday 17th December

    14Nov

    The BHRC office will be closed on Friday 17th of November. If you have an urgent matter during this time please contact one of the directors. All emails and correspondence will be picked up on Monday 20th November when the office re-opens.

  • Special Contribution Award Nominations Now Open

    14Nov

    Clubs, Associations and licence holders are invited to nominate individuals that they feel have a special contribution to the sport of harness racing in 2023. If you know someone who went above and beyond then please send their name and a short paragraph detailing why you are nominating them to bhrc.awards@yahoo.com before the nomination closing date of […]

  • Members Meeting – 7th December 7:30PM

    14Nov

    The next BHRC Members meeting is set to be held on Thursday 7th December at 7:30PM via Zoom. After listening to feedback from members we have extended the application deadline for meeting codes to no later than 12 noon on the day of the meeting. Please contact the office on bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk should you wish to […]

  • 9Nov

    The BHRC are saddened to hear of the news coming out of Tioga Downs today. Our thoughts go to Lee and Kayla Morris as well as everybody affected by this devastating tragedy.

  • Members Meeting – Thursday 7th December via Zoom

    2Nov

    The next BHRC members meeting is set to be held on Thursday 7th of December via zoom. Any agenda items that members wish to be discussed at the meeting to be submitted to the office at bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk – Agenda items will be taken on a first come first service basis and should be submitted no […]

  • Office Closure

    12Oct

    The BHRC office will be closed due to staff holidays from Monday 16th of October and will re open on Monday 30th October. If anyone has any urgent queries during this time please contact a director. Alternatively all emails and messages will be returned as soon as the office re opens.

  • Handicap System Review 2023

    10Oct

    The handicap ping panel will be undertaking the annual review of the handicap system over the winter. If anyone has any comments or suggestions that they would like to be considered during the review of the can please submit these no later than 5pm Tuesday 31st of October. all comments/suggestions can be submitted to the […]

  • Rule Change Suggestions

    5Oct

    If any members have any rule changes suggestions that they would like to be considered for the winter rule book review can they please send in any suggestions by 5pm on Friday 27th October 2023. Suggestions can be sent via email to bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk

  • Passports

    26Sep

    Notice for trainers: all horses racing at Wolverhampton must show their passport at declaration as per rule S21.  Ad hoc inspection of passports may also be requested by racecourse officials.

  • Amman Valley Cancellation

    15Sep

    Unfortunately the difficult decision has been made to cancel the meeting at Amman Valley on Sunday 24th September. The next meeting at Amman Valley is set to go ahead on Sunday 8th October.

  • Pikehall Schedule – 24th September 2023

    14Sep

    Pike Hall Schedule 2023

  • Aberystwyth 17th September

    7Sep

    Aberystwyth Schedule

  • Stanhope Show 9th September 2023

    1Sep

    Stanhope Show Schedule 09.09.23.docx

  • Breeders Crown Prize Money

    31Aug

    If you are due prize money from the Breeders Crown at Tir Prince on the 22nd of August – please contact Dave Wilson with your bank details. Contact Number – 01968 660819