BREEDERS CROWN 2017 – Tir Prince 31st July & 1st August

The Breeders Crown Meeting will be run over 2 days at Tir Prince Raceway on Monday 31st July and Tuesday 1st August. The heats will be run on Monday 31st July along with The Ephie Mather Memorial Trot and The RGB Webster Memorial Free For All Pace which is also a Crock Of Gold Heat.

With Regards to The Breeders Crown once the declarations are finalised on Monday 24th, the Split For the Heats will then be drawn on Facebook Live at Tir Prince Raceway on Tuesday 25th July. The Finals Of The Br...

STANDARDBRED HORSE SALES COMPANY BATTLE OF THE BIG GUNS

The BHRC are delighted to receive the news that Mr Russell Williams and his business partners will continue with their sponsorship of the BIG GUNS series for a further three years after the current 2017 series.

At the upcoming World Trotting Conference due to be held in Canada in August, BHRC Vice Chairman Mr Jim Mcinally, will discuss with Mr Williams USTA ideas and suggestions on how to move forward with the concept.

BELLS FIELD – Sunday 20th August

Download Entry Form

Entries close Friday 11th August 2017

Prize Fund Approximately £20,000!!

Heats & Final (EF: £50) - Maiden & Novice (EF: £30) - 3YOs (EF: £50)

For further information contact Jim McManus on 01786812513

CULLINGWORTH – Sunday 30th July

Cullingworth are holding a charity meeting in aid of Manorlands on Sunday 30th July. So please enter your horses for this meeting to aid this worthy cause.

Heats £350 £100 £50, Final £1200 £350 £170. Entry Fee £35

Maiden & Novice Races £300 £80 £45. Entry Fee £30

Entries to Les 07989658471. Entries Close Monday 24th July.

The track has undergone improvements under the supervision of Keith Anderson for racing this season.

YORK – Saturday 29th July

York will be holding 2 Conditional races on 29th July depending on entries.

1st a preferred conditional race for Grades 1 to 3 who have won £200 or less in last 5 runs.

2nd a preferred conditional race for Grades 4 to 7 who have won £300 or less in last 5 runs.

Plus handicap races, Maiden & Novice races, and Le Trot races.

Prize Money increased from previous meeting on 8th July.

Entries to Les Coward on 07989658471 entries close Sunday 23rd July.

BRIGHTWELLS STANDARDBRED SALE

The 2017 Brightwells Standardbred Sale will be held on Monday 30th October.

Contact:

horses@brightwells.com

01568 619777

brightwells.com

BHRC – Integrity

The BHRC have received a positive integrity result from a sample obtained at York on 24th June 2017. The substance identified is a Class 4 substance in the Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances.

Disciplinary procedures will be undertaken in accordance with the BHRC Rules and Regulations.

NESA @ WOLSINGHAM – Sunday 16th July

North East Standardbred Association race meeting on Sunday 16th July at Wolsingham Showfield DL13 3JG.

First race at 2pm.

Top eight horses to race for £500.

All entries to Tina Brough 07704 481253. Entries close Sunday 9th July.

Breeders Crown UK & Ireland Race Entry Fees Due

Breeders Crown UK & Ireland Race Entry Fees are to be paid by 14th July.

Last race payment of £100 is due for 2 year olds, 3 year olds, and 4 year olds who intend to race in this years event being held at Tir Prince Raceway on 31st July and 1st August.

LINK - www.breederscrownukandireland.com

BELLS FIELD – Sunday 20th August

Download Entry Form

Entries close Friday 11th August 2017

Prize Fund Approximately £20,000!!

Heats & Final (EF: £50) - Maiden & Novice (EF: £30) - 3YOs (EF: £50)

For further information contact Jim McManus on 01786812513

SIRE STAKES – 2YO Admission Fee

Sire Stakes 2YO Admission Fee is due for eligible horses by FRIDAY 7th JULY 2017.

Drivers must be notified to BHRC (drivers in accordance with section X37 of the BHRC Rules and Regulations.

Horses must meet qualifying standards as laid out in section X9 of the BHRC Rules and Regulations.

CEREDIGION RACES – IMPORTANT NOTES

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Directions to race track: Tan-y-castell, Rhyd-y-felin, Aberystwyth, SY23 8PY

(1 mile outside Aberystwyth on the A487 from Aberystwyth to Aberaeron road).

Declarations by 11.30am - Ballot at 12noon

Trackside contact numbers: 07929 970 547 / 07977444417

PUBLIC TRAINER RETURNS – JULY

Public 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...

BHRC NATIONAL PACING FUTURITY & DERBY

4th Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st July 2017

Contact BHRC Office to make payment via Credit or Debit card or BACS payment with Horses Name as Reference:

BACS payments accepted:

Sort Code: 08-92-99

Account Number: 65778445

Please use horses name as Reference

** GROUP 1 RACES **

Included in the STAGBI British Breeders Bonus 2017:

Futurity - £500 (to be split if race split)

Derby - £100

WOLVERHAMPTON 3YO – Sustaining Fee

at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton on Sunday 1st October 2017

3rd Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st July

NWSA 4YO CHAMPIONSHIP

To be staged at Tir Prince on Saturday 19th August 2017

Final Payment of £50 (for eligible horses) due by 1st July 2017

EVENWOOD @ BINCHESTER – Sunday 9th July

Entries are now being taken by Dawn Forrest, mobile 07885654536 for Binchester, Nr Bishop Auckland, Sunday 9 July 2017. Entries close Sunday 2 July at 10pm

Heats & Final over 1¼ Miles, Maiden, Novice 1m, Le Trot 3 year olds subject to sufficient entries, entries for Le Trot to Jack Dowie.

The committee are now working on the field to improve the track from last year.

YORK – Saturday 8th July

Entries are now being taken by Les Coward, mobile number 07989 658471, for the next race meeting to be staged at York on Saturday 8 July 2017.

Races to include open preferred, Maiden, Novice, qualifiers and Le Trot (entries to Jack Dowie for Le Trot). Also FFA, 2YO and 3YO Prep race.

Entries close Sunday 2 July at 10pm

NESA @ Wolsingham – Sunday 16th July

North East Standardbred Association race meeting on Sunday 16th July at Wolsingham Showfield DL13 3JG.

First race at 2pm.

Top eight horses to race for £500.

All entries to Tina Brough 07704 481253

STAGBI BRITISH BREEDERS BONUS 2017

In 2016, STAGBI decided to expand on the existing Breeders Premiums, and introduced the British Breeders Bonus. STAGBI will award a Breeders Bonus to the breeders of a British bred winner of specific races. These races will comprise of a 2YO race, 3YO race and aged races. Different races will be chosen anually. In 2016, £2000 was awarded and for 2017, £3000 has been allocated to the British Breeders Bonus Fund.

STAGBI have nominated the following BHRC races for the British Breeders Bonus t...

WELSH DRAGON – Sustaining Payments Due

2YO Payments:

To participate in 2YO race, next sustaining payment of £50 is due on or before 1st July.

CLICK HERE to view entries

3YO Payments:

Next sustaining payment of £100 is due on or before 1st July.

CLICK HERE to view entries

Further information available at

NWSA 3YO CHAMPIONSHIP

To be staged at Tir Prince on Tuesday 25th July 2017

Final Payment of £50 (for eligible horses) due by 1st July 2017

BHRC NATIONAL PACING FUTURITY & DERBY

4th Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st July 2017

Contact BHRC Office to make payment via Credit or Debit card or BACS payment with Horses Name as Reference:

BACS payments accepted:

Sort Code: 08-92-99

Account Number: 65778445

Please use horses name as Reference

** GROUP 1 RACES **

Included in the STAGBI British Breeders Bonus 2017:

Futurity - £500 (to be split if race split)

Derby - £100

H&B HRC @ ALLENSMORE – Sunday 9th July

View Race Schedule

Please note:

• Final declarations for The NAF 3YO Conditioned Pace to Sue Young (07802286262) by Wednesday 28th June. All other entries close Friday 30th June at 8pm and go to Michelle Strickland as normal.
• Only 1 entry per horse will be permitted at this meeting.
• Qualifiers are scheduled to start at 1pm but this time may be brought for...

Oakwood Stud to have Sweet Lou breedings in Ireland

Management at Oakwood Stud have announced that they have reached an agreement with Adam Bowden of Diamond Creek Farms in Pennsylvania in the USA, to have semen shipped over from Sweet Lou, for breeding to pacers in Ireland and the UK.

Sweet Lou is sired by Yankee Cruiser out of the mare Sweet Future. As a two-year-old, Sweet Lou set, and still holds, the world record on all sized tracks at 1:49.

WOLVERHAMPTON 3YO – Sustaining Fee

at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton on Sunday 1st October 2017

3rd Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st July

BHRC NATIONAL PACING FUTURITY & DERBY

4th Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st July 2017

Contact BHRC Office to make payment via Credit or Debit card or BACS payment with Horses Name as Reference:

BACS payments accepted:

Sort Code: 08-92-99

Account Number: 65778445

Please use horses name as Reference

** GROUP 1 RACES **

Included in the STAGBI British Breeders Bonus 2017:

Futurity - £500 (to be split if race split)

Derby - £100

SIRE STAKES – 4YO Admission Fee

Sire Stakes 4YO Admission Fee is due for eligible horses by FRIDAY 30th JUNE 2017.

Drivers must be notified to BHRC (drivers in accordance with section X37 of the BHRC Rules and Regulations.

Horses must meet qualifying standards as laid out in section X9 of the BHRC Rules and Regulations.

Standardbred Horse Sales Company Battle of the Big Guns

The third year of the Battle of the Big Guns in the UK is upon us, the search for the most talented, consistent pacer of the year.

It is decided over six races at a variety of venues, on different surfaces and distances.

The winner of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company sponsored series is the pacer amassing the most prize money after all six races, after which he or she will be crowned 'The Big Gun'.

For the first two years of the competition one horse's name has appeared on The Honou...

YORK HARNESS RACEWAY – Saturday 24th June

Owners and Trainers please note Due to the large volume of horses and due to insurance issues, only horses entered for racing will be permitted at the track. Strictly no work outs or additional horses.

Owners and Trainers please note due to the large number of races declarations will closed at 12.30pm prompt.

Any horse not declared on time will be omitted from the ballot and placed on the outside (not applicable in preferred races).

Ballots will take place at 1pm in the Bar on Faceboo...

BHRC OFFICE

The BHRC Office will close at 2pm today - Wednesday 21st June 2017.

CEREDIGION TROTTING – 1st & 2nd July

Entries close WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE 2017 @ 7pm

View Race Schedule

Saturday

Maiden - Novice - Grade 1 - Saddle Pace - Heats & Final - 3YO Pace - Le Trot Grass Championship & 3YO Heat

Sunday

Maiden - Novice - Grade 1 - Heats & Final - Free For Al - 2YO Pace

For further details contact Heulwen on 01974 298089 or 01974 298367 or 07929 970547

PATELEY BRIDGE – Sunday 25th June

The fixture scheduled for Sunday 25th June at Pateley Bridge has been cancelled due to lack of entries.

YORK – Saturday 24th June

YORK MAJOR 3YO DAY

Entries open for the following races:

2YO Pace - Maiden Pace (x1) - Novice Pace (x1) - Saddle Pace (min 8 runners) - Le Trot 3YO and Aged races - two Open Preferred Handicap Races (top 20 handicap horses entered)

Entries on a first come basis - Number of races capped for Health & Safety - Enter early

No Qualifiers

Entries to Craig on 07979222256. Entries close Sunday 18th June at 5pm.

York Major 3YO Races will also feature on this date.

Entry Fee £50 due by 1...