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PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018

RHYDS PASSION

OVERSEAS HORSE OF THE YEAR 2018

Robyn Camden

TROTTER OF THE YEAR 2018

Diamant De Godrel

2YO FILLY OF THE YEAR 2018

The Mocking Jay

3YO FILLY OF THE YEAR 2018

Rhyds Sapphire

MARE OF THE YEAR 2018

Rhyds Passion

PACER OF THE YEAR 2018

Evenwood Sonofagun

3YO COLT OF THE YEAR 2018

Matticulous

2YO COLT OF THE YEAR 2018

Oakwoodinittowinit

Announcement

  • WORLD WIDE FOOD BANK DONATIONS COMING IN

    WORLD WIDE FOOD BANK DONATIONS COMING IN

    4Dec

    A simple act of kindness by 29-year-old Watson Harrop Jnr from Durham in The North of England has become a major hit on harness racing social media both in the UK, Ireland and is spreading across the globe.

    Harrop who is strongly involved in harness racing was passing the Food Bank in his local Tesco store.

    "I noticed that the food bank never seemed to have a lot in it so off I went filled a trolley and saw it as a chance to do something for those less well off than myself," Harrop sa...

Latest News

  • BHRC OFFICE

    7Dec

    The BHRC Office will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 11th December 2018 for the festive and New Year period.

    The Office will re-open at 9.30am on Monday 7th January 2019.

    If you have any queries or need assistance during the office shut down period, please contact Jim McInally (BHRC Vice Chairman) on 07764 664169.

  • British Representative at Vincennes – ANDREW CAIRNS

    29Nov

    The International Drivers race staged at Vincennes on Saturday 1st December 2018 will once again feature a place for a BHRC driver.

    Andrew was on the cards for the 2017 race, but unfortunately the journey to France was somewhat fraught and then due to the late withdrawal of his charge, Andrew did not get to compete. As a result, he was offered a place for the 2018 race, which takes place this weekend.

    The race (No 7 - Prix Des Rencontres Internationales) will air live on

    BHRC OFFICE

    27Nov

    The BHRC Office will close today (Tues 27th Nov) at 3pm.

    Apologies for any inconvenience.

  • BHRC OFFICE

    20Nov

    The BHRC Office will be closed today between 10.30am and 12noon.

    Apologies for inconvenience.

  • BHRC OFFICE

    15Nov

    The BHRC Office will close at 2pm today (Thursday 15th November).

    Apologies for any inconvenience.

  • BHRC & STAGBI ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT – Friday 30th November 2018

    13Nov

    The BHRC & STAGBI will be staging the joint Annual Awards Event on Friday 30th November 2018 at Mercure Haydock Hotel (WA11 9SG) at 7pm - last date to book will be Wednesday 14th November 2018.

    The hotel is located off Junction 23 of the M6 near Haydock Park Racecourse. Accommodation at the venue is available through the BHRC at discounted rates.

    Bookings for the evening are being taken through the BHRC Office (kids are welcome):

    ...

  • BHRC AGM Update – Sunday 18th November 2018

    8Nov

    The BHRC AGM will be held on Sunday 18th November 2018 at Days Inn, Wetherby at 11am. View Agenda

    Persons wishing to attend must notify the BHRC in writing by 12noon Wednesday 14th November 2018

    (Email: bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk / Text: 07834539292)

    Officials due for re-election are:

    Chairman - Roy Sheedy (offers himself for re-election)

    Vice Chairman - Jim McInally (offers himself for re-election...

  • EDEN VALLEY MEETING – Tuesday 13th November

    5Nov

    Eden Valley are holding a meeting on Tuesday 13th November 2018, at The Dalesman, Sedbergh.

    Promoters, owners etc are invited to attend.

  • BHRC OFFICE

    2Nov

    The BHRC Office will be closed today from 12noon.

    Apologies for any inconvenience.

  • WALES & WEST HRA GENERAL MEETING – Thursday 8th November

    31Oct

    Wales and West are holding a general meeting on the 8th November at 8pm at the Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells.

    Items on the agenda include 2019 racing and the forthcoming BHRC AGM.

    All welcome.

  • OBITUARY – Jimmy Brough Snr

    OBITUARY – Jimmy Brough Snr

    31Oct

    It is with much regret and sorrow that I am writing this message to inform everyone of the sudden passing of Jimmy Brough Senior aged 86 on Saturday 20th October at his home in Middleton In Teesdale.

    The funeral of Jimmy Brough Senior will take place on Friday 2nd November 2018 at 11am, at St. Mary’s Church, Town Head, Middleton In Teesdale. DL12 0RD (Family flowers only please).

    For those of you who are relatively new to trotting (i.e. last 20 years or so) you may not remember or eve...

  • AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . .

    29Oct

    BHRC ANNUAL AWARDS 2018

    Thanks to all Licence Holders who got involved in the vote to determine this years winners. A second vote will be opened shortly to decide on the PEOPLE'S CHOICE for 2018 (see below).

    Winners of the voted categories are:

    Pacer of the Year

    EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN - with 57% of the votes, 'Gunner' retains his 201...

  • NWHOA Members Meeting – 7th November

    26Oct

    The North Wales Horse Owners Association will be holding a meeting in the bar at Tir Prince Raceway on Wednesday 7th November commencing at 7pm - new and existing members are welcome.

  • BHRC OFFICE

    22Oct

    The BHRC Office will be closed Monday 22nd October all day. Apologies for any inconvenience.

  • SHRC AWARDS DANCE 2018

    15Oct

    Friday 9th November 2018

    Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling

    Tickets £30

    5 course meal

    Miami Showband

    Book your tickets now with Anne Paterson on 07423 067321

  • BHRC & STAGBI ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT

    12Oct

    The BHRC & STAGBI will be staging the joint Annual Awards Event on Friday 30th November 2018 at Mercure Haydock Hotel (WA11 9SG) at 7pm.

    The hotel is located off Junction 23 of the M6 near Haydock Park Racecourse. Accommodation at the venue is available through the BHRC at discounted rates.

    The evening consists of buffet style meal, followed by the awards ceremony which will be hosted once again by the respected Thoroughbred and vo...

  • BHRC – Integrity

    8Oct

    The BHRC have received a positive integrity result from a sample obtained at Corbiewood on 16th September 2018. The substance identified is a Class 3 under BHRC Rules and Regulations.

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

  • WOLVERHAMPTON DVDs

    2Oct

    DVDs of the racing from Wolverhampton are now available.

    Contact Keith Thomas on 07790 361228 - £10 for full DVD or £5 for a one race email download link.

  • BHRC AGM – Sunday 18th November

    1Oct

    The BHRC AGM will be held on Sunday 18th November 2018 at Days Inn, Wetherby at 11am.

    Persons wishing to attend must notify the BHRC in writing by 12noon Wednesday 14th November 2018

    (Email: bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk / Text: 07834539292)

    Officials due for re-election are:

    Chairman - Roy Sheedy

    Vice Chairman - Jim McInally

    BHRC Stewards - Jim McInally, Jason Podmore

    R...

  • TUCO Due to score Century of runs

    28Sep

    TUCO, an 11 year old son of Immortalized out of Disraeli Baby, is due to make his 100th career start this Saturday at Dunstall Park racecourse, Wolverhampton.

    Bred, owed and trained by the Strickland family, he's been a regular race-goer since 2011. The Strickland family sons, Nathan and Jed, have occasionally driven him, but main steer has been Bret Strickland and over his career they have scored victories at Boughrood, Almeley and Hereford & Borders fixtures staged at Allenmsore.

    Good...

  • The 2018 Brightwells Standardbred Sale

    27Sep

    Monday 15th October 2018 at 11am

    The printed catalogue of over 100 lots is available to purchase HERE

  • Breeders Crown UK & Ireland

    27Sep

    Yearling nominations due by 1st October

    breederscrownukandireland.com

  • WOLVERHAMPTON UPDATE

    WOLVERHAMPTON UPDATE

    26Sep

    First Race at 1pm

    Declarations are due by 11.30am - to be made either at the on-course Paddock Office, or on 07866 623599 or 07825 800762.

    Draw will take place at 12noon prompt in the Winners Enclosure

    NO Warming Up prior to racing - due to ground staff preparing the track

    Races are scheduled for every 20 minutes - all competitors MUST be in the Parade Ring on time

    There is a 45 minut...

  • BHRC OFFICE

    26Sep

    The BHRC will close today (Wednesday 26th September) at 2pm.

    Apologies for the inconvenience.

  • BHRC – Integrity

    19Sep

    The BHRC have received a positive integrity result from a sample obtained at Boughrood on Sunday 19th August 2018.

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

  • BHRC OFFICE

    19Sep

    The BHRC Office will close today at 2.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

    Entries for Wolverhampton are due today through the BHRC Online Entry System

    If anyone experiences difficulties in entering please text (07834539292) or email (bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk) immediately.

  • WOLVERHAMPTON – Saturday 29th September

    14Sep

    Entries through the BHRC Online Entry System - Entries close Wednesday 19th September

    View Race Schedule

    Maiden & Novice - Grade 1 & 2 - Grade 3 & 4 - Grades 5+ - C Class Drivers - STAGBI Broodmares - High Grade Pace (8+) - Le Trot Aged & 4YO

    NO C Class Driver Allowance in Straight Races due to the ...

  • BRIGHTWELLS 29th Official Sale of Standardbreds

    8Sep

    Monday 15th October 2018

    The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY

    The Sale where the buyers come to buy the best.

    Be part of the Biggest and Best Sale of Standardbreds in the Great Britain & Ireland, producing fantastic results for both vendor and purchaser, and enter your horse now!

    The Sale is for fully registered stock, the property of members of The Standardbred & Trotting Horse Association of Great Britain & Ireland (STAGBI) (or for registered stock of an inter...

  • STANHOPE 8th September – Handicapping Update

    7Sep

    It has been brought to the attention of the BHRC that the Race Framing at Stanhope with Preferred Draw Heats & Final may contravene Handicap Rule 9[b]:

    Draw for starting position

    If Promoters or Race Framers split for Owner, Trainer or Driver then all horses must ballot for position within grades. If no split is made for Owner, Trainer or Driver then preferred draw may be used.

    This issue has been debated between the Handicap Panel who have instructed (by majority) that the Heats & Fin...

  • STAGBI BREEDERS BONUS

    6Sep

    The Crock of Gold Final race which will be staged at Tir Prince this coming weekend is part of the STAGBI Breeders Bonus for 2018 under the BHRC race category. £500 will be awarded to the Breeder of the winning horse.

    Also included is the Billy Williams FFA as a Group 1 race with £100 awarded to the Breeder of the winner.

    Visit www.standardbred.org for full details.

  • STAGBI BREEDERS BONUS

    4Sep

    For 2018 STAGBI will once again be awarding the Breeders Bonus and adopt the same programme of funding for 2017 (i.e. £500 to the STAGBI selected race in each category, with £100 to any Group 1 race not selected). Promoters are encouraged to include details of the Breeders Bonus in their race card.

    2018:

    BHRC Race £500 - Crock of Gold

    £100 to Group 1 races - Billy Williams FFA

    Already awarded:

    4YO Race £500 - Senior Welsh Dragon (not awarded in 2017 as winner not eligible)

    3YO Race £5...

  • EVHRA @ Wolsingham – Saturday 15th September

    3Sep

    NOTE fixture change date to SATURDAY

    Entries to Les Coward on 07989658471 - Entries close Sunday 9th September @ 8pm

    Heats Grade 1+ 300/70/40 EF: £35 - Final 350/80/60

    Maiden & Novice 300/60/40 EF: £30

    Penalty Free Race for Non-Winners in last 8 completed runs - 300/60/40 EF: £30 (if more than 10 entries horses with the lowest money will have preference)

    Two Charities being supported by the fixture are GREAT NORTH...

  • LONGNOR – Thursday 6th September

    30Aug

    Entries to Sandra on 01335390412 or text 07971606717 - Entries close Friday 31st August

    Prize money for heats and lower grades £300-80-40 & Final £500-100-80

  • HAUGH FIELD – 2nd September

    HAUGH FIELD – 2nd September

    24Aug

    Entries to Alex Smith on 07973 535318 - Entries close Tuesday 28th August at 9pm

    Jimmy Muirhead Scottish Classic

    High Open Class Grades Heat & Final

    Entry Fee: £40

    Jimmy Knocker Rennie Handicap

    Lower Open Class Grades

    Entry Fee: £40

    Maiden & Novice Class Races

    Entry Fee: £40

  • STAGBI BREEDERS BONUS

    23Aug

    The Welsh Classic Final which will be staged at Tregaron this coming weekend is part of the STAGBI Breeders Bonus for 2018 as a Group 1 race. £100 will be awarded to the Breeder of the winning horse.

    Visit www.standardbred.org for full details.

  • BHRC OFFICE

    23Aug

    The BHRC Office will be closed until 12noon today, Thursday 23rd August 2018.

    The Office are running through some errors in the current handicapping database.

  • LAMPETER – Sunday 2nd September

    22Aug

    All entries via the BHRC Online Entry System - Entries close Monday 27th August

    View Schedule

    Qualifiers (EF £15) - Maiden/Novice (EF £30) - Grade 1 (EF £35) - Heats Grade 2+ (EF £50) - Top Grade Pace (EF £60) - Le Trot 4YO & Aged - Pony Pace

  • KILNSEY SHOW – Tuesday 28th August

    17Aug

    Entries for Kilnsey Show to Dawn Forrest - 07885654536. Closing date Monday 20th August

  • STAGBI Notice to All Horse Owners

    17Aug

    During the past few months DEFRA have introduced new regulations relating to their Equine ID Regulations 2018, please take note as they will affect you.

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE

    DEFRA now requires that the owner of an equine born in the EU and located on a holding in England must ensure that an application for an ID for that equine is received by an issuing body on or before 30th November in the year in which the equine is or the last day of the period of 6 months beginnin...

  • HAUGH FIELD – 2nd September

    HAUGH FIELD – 2nd September

    17Aug

    Entries to Alex Smith on 07973 535318 - Entries close Tuesday 28th August at 9pm

    Jimmy Muirhead Scottish Classic

    High Open Class Grades Heat & Final

    Entry Fee: £40

    Jimmy Knocker Rennie Handicap

    Lower Open Class Grades

    Entry Fee: £40

    Maiden & Novice Class Races

    Entry Fee: £40

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