NEW LICENCE PROCEDURES

All existing licence holders are kindly asked to complete their 2021 licence renewals online through the BHRC website - Racing - Race Entries - Licence Renewal 2021

Anyone requiring a new type of licence for 2021 are asked to download the necessary form from the BHRC website - Downloads, print the correct form, complete it by hand and return it to the Wales office, please note that we no longer have access to the Goole office. Payments can be made through the office by Credit/Debit cards.

NORTH WALES HORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS for 2, 3 & 4yo

Tir Prince Raceway are delighted to announce that they will once again be hosting the annual North Wales Horse Owners Association Championships for 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds. The races will be held at Tir Prince Raceway on Saturday 26th June. Nominations close for these races on 1st March please download the entry form and follow the instructions to enter. If you have any queries please call Eric Witherspoon on 07919818925.

2021 LICENCE RENEWAL

The new 2021 licence renewal forms have been updated online with the new licence fees, the BHRC office would encourage everyone that is able to renew their licence online if possible, the public trainers can submit their January monthly return online with their licence for January but will need to complete the online monthly return from February onwards.

Please note that no pro-forma invoices will be issued in 2021 due to the price increase in licences.

GOFUNDME FUNDRAISING PAGE

https://www.gofundme.com/f/bretts-prosthetic-leg-and-wheelchair

SHRC 2yo Futurity & 3yo Derby

Event 1 - 3yo Derby Friday 4th June - Nomination Fee - £50 due by 1st February 2021 - Sustaining Fee - £50 due by 1st April 2021 - Race Fee - £50 2 weeks prior to race

BHRC Office hours

The BHRC will re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2020 at 9am.

KIT BOUSEFIELD

Kit Bousfield

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT DECEMBER 2020

Chairman’s statement 2020

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The Directors of the BHRC would like to remind all license holders of the contents of the Social Media policy attached.

BHRC CONTACT WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY

Due to the BHRC computers being down for Wednesday & Thursday, should you need to contact the office please ring 01405 766 877

2021 Fixture List

BHRC 2021 Provisional Fixture List is now under 2021 Fixtures on the website.

Your comments please

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B.H.R.C. Directors

The B.H.R.C. would like to thank the following directors who have recently resigned, for their valued service as a BHRC director for many years:-

Chairman’s Report – A.G.M. 2020

Please find attached the Chairman's report given at the 2020 A.G.M.

THANK YOU HOLLIE !!!!

BHRC would like to pay tribute to Hollie Sutcliffe, our Administrator, who this time last year kept our organization afloat and has been a valuable asset with the day to day running of the office with Heulwen. Hollie and her husband Steve are about to add to their family, consequently she will be leaving the BHRC at the end of the year - we wish her and Steve good luck for the future, sending our gratitude to Hollie for her services. Due to the Christmas holiday, Hollie's last day will be T...

Office Hours

Please note that the BHRC Wales office will close at 5pm on Friday 11th December 2020 and will re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2020 at 9am.

* NEW HANDICAP SYSTEM PROPOSAL *

National Ratings Based Handicap System - Please forward your comments to the BHRC office no later than 5pm, Monday 14th December 2020.

B.H.R.C. A.G.M. NOTICE

Please be advised anybody wishing to gain access to the BHRC AGM are required to register their interest with the office via email by 5.00 pm Friday 4th December 2020.

ANNUAL GENERAL METING

Due to the Covid-19, Tier 3 government restrictions, the A.G.M. will now only take place via zoom on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 11.00 a.m.

INTEGRITY INFORMATION

BHRC has received a positive test result for a sample taken at Tir Prince on the 1st November 2020. The substance detected is identified as a class 4 Prohibited Substance in the Uniform Classification Guidelines for foreign substances and the matter will now be further investigated in accordance with BHRC Rules and Regulations as set out at section Y.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

The BHRC, along with the Wales and West members, would like to send our deepest sympathy to Michael Bevan on the passing of his beloved wife Olwen, the devoted mother of Michelle, David and James.

INTEGRITY INFORMATION

BHRC has received a positive test result for a sample taken at Tir Prince on the 1st November 2020.

A.G.M. & COMMITTEE MEETING (NEW UPDATE)

Please note that Mr Jim McInally has withdrawn his application to stand as Vice-Chairman at the Annual General Meeting.

TRIBUTE TO EMMA FRIEZE

Emma Frieze passed away on the 4th November after a short illness, Emma was 41 years old.

SAUNDERS TRAPPER

Can anyone be of assistance with this query?

TIR PRINCE HARNESS RACING

Unfortunately we have not received sufficient entries to put on a competitive race card for Sunday 15th November we have there fore decided to draw the 2020 season to a conclusion and concentrate on 2021.

REGIONAL STEWARD VACANCIES

WALES REGIONAL STEWARD The BHRC find themselves having to fill the void left by the sad passing this year of Longstanding Welsh Regional Steward Roland Pugh. A vacancy exists for a Regional Steward of the BHRC to cover the Wales region and occasionally work outside this area. The venues to be covered currently include meetings […]

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

The BHRC are saddened by the news of the extremely premature passing of Emma Frieze. Emma was for many years an enthusiastic driver and licence holder, she will be sorely missed by all who were graced by her friendship and company. Our condolences go to her family and friends at this sad time.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Following the sudden passing of Julie Thomas, Cwmsychbant, Llanybydder, our deepest sympathy is extended to Keith Thomas (Wales & West Camera man) and his family for the sudden loss of his wife.

JOB VACANCY

Person required to work for John and Vicki Gill in North Yorkshire.

INTEGRITY UPDATE

Integrity Update

TIR PRINCE NOTICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE B.H.R.C.

With the current Welsh Covid-19 restrictions in mind, the forthcoming meetings at Tir Prince will be heavily regulated and only licenced Trainers, Drivers, Grooms and Officials will gain entrance. Please note all Grooms – One groom per stable or 2 grooms with stables that have 3 or more horses entered. Individuals fulfilling this role must […]

TIR PRINCE 1st November 2020 Schedule of Races

Tir Prince 1st November 2020 Schedule of Races

TIR PRINCE announcement

Tir Prince announcement

SHRC announcement

SHRC announcement

YORK SALE 2020

York Standardbred Sale Results Saturday 17th October 2020

Mick O’Brien

Its with a very heavy heart that we let all of the harness racing fraternity know that Mick O'Brien passed away over the weekend. Mick was a stalwart of Tir Prince Raceway and had been here since day one and worked as the paddock steward until very recently.

2021 Dates Applications

All 2021 dates application forms have been sent out by e-mail, our apologies should you not have received your pack, please contact the BHRC office by e-mail to request the 2021 dates applications. Please note, should the 2021 fixture be cancelled due to Covid-19, no track fixture will incur a fine due to cancelling.

Notice of AGM Elections

Notice of AGM elections

Tribute to the late Mrs Marged Ann Rees, Tregaron

Tregaron Trotting Club would like to express their Deepest Sympathy to the Family of

Mrs Marged Ann Rees.

Updated Fixture List 2020

Revised Fixture List 13th October 2020

CORBIEWOOD ANNOUNCEMENT

In light of the statement by Scotland’s First Minister regarding the tighter restrictions for the Central Belt, we are awaiting clarification from Scottish Government on whether or not racing can go ahead. There will be an update as soon as possible.

CORBIEWOOD ENTRIES

Please note that all entries for Corbiewood must be made through the BHRC online entry system, entry fees to be paid on the day at Corbiewood. If you have no username or password to use the BHRC online entry system, then please send the BHRC office an e-mail requesting this information and we will send […]

FIXTURES 2020

Revised Fixture List October 2020

TIR PRINCE TO GO AHEAD AS SCHEDULED

The meeting at Tir Prince scheduled to take place this Sunday, October 4th is set to go ahead as planned. This meeting is strictly behind closed doors and only open to license holders who must register with the track in advance. All BHRC and government protocols to be adhered to. The meeting will be live […]

PROVISIONAL HANDICAP SHEET – York Raceway 3rd October 2020

Provisional handicap sheet 3rd October 2020

BREEDERS CROWN UK & IRELAND YEARLING NOMINATIONS due by 1st October

Breeders Crown UK & Ireland Yearling nominations due by 1st October.

Fee £50 per horse.

TRIBUTE TO ROLAND PUGH

Recently harness racing lost an integral part of the scene with the passing of Roland Pugh. A gentleman of the highest order who served the BHRC as a Regional Steward for many years. The BHRC are indebted to Roland for his service to the sport and saddened by his all too premature loss. We offer […]

A.V.T.C. / W.W.H.R.A. Provisional Handicap Sheet 27th September 2020

Provisional Handicap Sheet AVTC 27th September 2020