Announcement
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STAR MAKER SERIES – Sponsored by The Standardbred Horse Sales Co
2Apr** NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW **
Thanks to the Promoters and Associations that have once again supported this series with their tenders.
The heats will be as follows:
Heat 1 - 12th May @ Tregaron
Heat 2 - 19th May @ Presteigne
Heat 3 - 7th June @ Corbiewood
Heat 4 - 8th June @ Tir Prince
Heat 5 - 21st June @ Corbiewood
Heat 6 - 30th June @ Amman Valley
He...
Latest News
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STAGBI 2019 BRITISH BREEDERS BONUS
9AprSTAGBI has selected the following races to carry the 2018 British Breeders Bonus:
2YO - Junior Welsh Dragon/Dragoness - £500
3YO - Appleby 3YO Championship - £500
4YO - NWHOA 4YO Championship - £500
Bells Field Final - £500
Appleby Whit Final - £100
Musselburgh Final - £100
Tregaron Welsh Classic - £100
BHRC Derby (C&G) - £100
BHRC Derby (Fillies) - £100
BHRC Futurity (C&G) - £100
BHRC Futurity (Fillies) - £100
Crock of Gold Final - £100
(Please note all winners to be British...
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OBITUARY – Mike Sammons
8AprIt is with regret that the BHRC write of the passing of Mike Sammons on 11th February 2019.
Mike was part of Harness Racing for over 50 years, travelling up and down the country and compiling the Paceform books. He also held some meetings in his home town of Skelmersdale back in the summer of 1988. Harness Racing was a massive part of his life and he loved it.
The BHRC send their condolences to family and friends.
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BHRC EQUINE FLU VACCINATION REGIME
5AprThere are THREE primary flu vaccinations before annual boosters:
1st - Primary Vaccination must be given
2nd - Primary Vaccination between 21 and 92 days after 1st primary vaccination
3rd - Primary Vaccination between 150 and 215 days after 2nd primary vaccination
Further booster vaccinations at intervals of not more than a year apart (or such lesser time as the Authority may, in an emergency, decide)
REMEMBER - The fi...
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BHRC OFFICE
5AprThe BHRC Office will be unavailable today from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
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30 DAYS TO GO . . . .
4Apr30 Days TODAY until the first Race Fixture at Tir Prince on Saturday 4th May 2019 - Contact Eric on 07919 818925 for further details.
Please remember that horses MUST be registered with the BHRC as in training for at least 28 days prior to entry.
All declarations of horses in training must be submitted in writing to the BHRC and horses will only be registered in training once any necessary payments have been received by the BHRC.
Please ensure that Race Payments ...
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WORLD TROTTING CONFERENCE – 2019 International Media Awards
3AprThe World Trotting Conference in 2019 will be held during the last week in May hosted by Svensk Travsport, Sweden.
The International Media Awards has nine categories for 2019; Best New Article, Best Magazine Article, Best Photography, Best Printed or Web-Based Advertisement, Best Video or Film (online video included) Advertisement, Best Television Program or Documentary (Online or Broadcast), Best Poster, Best Website, Best Social Media (New Category).
The following have been accepted f...
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STAGBI OWNERS PREMIUM
2AprFollowing on from the successful Breeders Premiums, STAGBI are introducing a new Owners Premium in 2019 with the aim of supporting the owners of British Bred Horses.
The current Breeders Premium in Situ are awarded to horses that win the most races or high profile races, so to ensure that as many people benefit from the STAGBI Awards Premium scheme, it will now also support owners of British Bred horses at the grassroots of the industry.
A £100 Owners Premium will be awarded to winners of B...
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Eden Valley AGM
2AprEden Valley Harness Racing Association will hold their AGM on Tuesday 9th April, at British Legion Club Appleby at 7.30pm
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OBITUARY – Mr Jim Lawrence MBE
1AprIt is with regret that we acknowledge the recent sad loss of Mr Jim Lawrence MBE.
As President of Hereford & Borders Harness Racing Club and a great supporter of harness racing in the region for many years he was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Our condolences go to his wife Val and Family.
Funeral will take place on Tuesday the 9th of April 2pm at Allensmore Church.
Hereford & Borders Harness Racing Club
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PUBLIC TRAINER RETURNS – APRIL
31MarPublic Trainer returns listing horses currently in training are due.
Please submit details to BHRC ASAP.
W53. Public Trainers are required to submit a written return in advance every month stating the horses in their care or training for that upcoming period. Returns must be sent to the BHRC Office by the 7th day of each month, after which a fine of £10 per day may be imposed. If the return is not received by the 14th day of the month, the Trainer’s licence will be suspen...
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RULE CHANGES 2018
29MarThe following rules have been updated for the 2019 season:
As per discussions with TrotBritain during last season and updates provided in 2018 by the BHRC, the Directors have determined the following update:
N3. Horses required to Qualify:
[a] Any horse that has not raced under the rules of the BHRC or the IHRA
[b] Any horse that has not qualified in the previous season under the rules of the BHRC or the IHRA
For the avoidance of doubt, all imported horses will be required to qualify p...
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SHRC 2YO & 3YO Races 2019
29MarNOMINATIONS CLOSE 1st APRIL
Event 1 - 3YO Derby - Corbiewood Friday 14th June
Nomination Fee £40 due by 1st April - 1 mile - full conditions on entry form - Total Entry Fee £100 - Download Entry Form
Event 2 - 2YO Futurity - Corbiewood Sunday 15th September
Nomination Fee £40 due by 1st April - 1 mile - full conditions on entry form - Total Entry Fee £100 -
APPLEBY SPRING RACES – 3YO CHAMPIONSHIP
29Mar**UPDATE - 3YO Race will be staged on Sunday 26th May (not Monday 27th)**
Appleby Spring Races will be held on Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 2019.
As the festival enters it's 90th year, the 3 Year Old Grass Championship will return.
Nominations are due by 1st April - £80 per horse (Download Entry Form)
Entry Fee is due by 11th May - £60 per horse
Total Entry £140 per horse.
Full details and cond...
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BHRC NATIONAL PACING FUTURITY 2019 (2YOs)
29MarTo be staged at Tir Prince on Saturday 29th June
** GROUP 1 RACE **
2nd Sustaining Fee due by 1st April 2019 - £50 per horse
Pay Fees ONLINE, by BACS or contact the BHRC Office
Colts & Fillies will race in separate divisions - 2018 Race Prize Fund totaled almost £9,000!
2018 Fillies champion OAKWOOD STARCAM nominated for Over...
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STAR MAKER SERIES – Sponsored by The Standardbred Horse Sales Co
28MarFollowing the success of the new Star Maker Series in 2018, the series is planned to return for the 2019 season.
The target region remains the lower end of the handicap; horses that have not won much money at 2YO or 3YO. The series will consist of heats and a Final, which promoters have been invited to tender for. Tenders are due back at the BHRC on 29th March 2019.
The series will consist of a minimum of 8 heats and a maximum of 10 heats, with a Final to be staged in August - dates wil...
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BHRC OFFICE
28MarThe BHRC Office will be closed today (Thursday 28th March 2019). The office will re-open at 9.30am Friday 29th March 2019.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
