HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017
EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN
TIM TETRICK DRIVE OF THE YEAR 2017
JAMES HAYTHORNTHWAITE & Greenhilldebatable – National Pacing Oaks Derby @ Tir Prince (9th September)
TROTTER OF THE YEAR 2017
T’es Trop Foot
OVERSEAS HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017
Robyn Camden
MARE OF THE YEAR 2017
Rhyds Passion
PACER OF THE YEAR & LEADING HORSE 2017
Evenwood Sonofagun
3YO COLT OF THE YEAR 2017
Rhyds Rock Star
3YO FILLY OF THE YEAR 2017
Rhyds Mystique
2YO COLT OF THE YEAR 2017
Matticulous
2YO FILLY OF THE YEAR 2017
Greenhill Hanover
BATTLE OF THE BIG GUNS CHAMPION 2017
Miraculous
Announcement
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BHRC ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM
23Apr** Extra Fixtures Added **
Currently available are:
National Pacing Futurity - for stakes payments
National Pacing Derby - for stakes payments
British Pacing Classic - for stakes payments
Sire Stakes
Davy Jones Memorial 3YO Colts - stakes race
Tregaron Spring Races - 12th May !! Exclusively Online !!
Appleby Spring Race...
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INTEGRITY FEES 2018
26AprThe Integrity Fee has increased to £25 per horse from 1st January 2018. Registration of horses to race is therefore £50 per horse.
Info from December 2017 Director Update:
• Integrity
In 2008 the ‘Integrity Fee’ was introduced at a rate of £3 per horse entry. In 2011 the fee was raised to £4 per horse entry.
In 2013 the fee was altered to £20 per horse registered to race and has remained at this rate.
Integrity Income spending:
In 2015, 64% of the costs was spent on laboratory fees,...
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BHRC PACING CLASSIC 2018
25AprTo be staged at Tir Prince on 30th June 2018
Final Sustaining Fee due 1st May 2018 - £50 per horse
For Pacers foaled in or before 2014
Payments can be made by cheque, debit/credit card over the telephone or by BACS:
Co-Op Bank
Sort Code - 08 92 99
Account No - 65778445
Please use horses name as reference
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CEREDIGION TROTTING CLUB 2YO Pace – Sunday 8th July
25Apr** GROUP 2 RACE **
Please note that there has been a significant increase in prize money in the races (see nomination form & race schedule for more details).
Remember the nominations for the 2 year old races close on 1st May 2018.
Any questions regarding the nominations please feel free to e-mail me on heul...
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HORSES IN TRAINING
24AprHorses must be registered with BHRC as in training with a licensed trainer for at least 28 days prior to entry. This applies to horses qualifying and racing (rules N5 & Q1).
CLICK HERE to view list of horses currently registered in training. Please note this list is up to 20th April (we aim to update the list at least once per week).
If your horse is not on the list, please text (07834539292), email (bhrc.offic...
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NWHOA 2YO Championship – Tir Prince 9th June
24Apr2nd Sustaining Fees due by 1st May 2018 at £50 per horse.
Cheques made payable to North Wales Horse Owners Association.
Post to: Autumn Rise, 15 Gwellyn Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, LL18 5HR.
For further information and eligible horses contact Eric on 07919 818925.
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TIR PRINCE ANNOUNCE BRIGHTWELLS SPONSORSHIP
24AprI am delighted to announce that The NWHOA 2 Year Old Championship 2018 will be sponsored by Brightwells and will now be called The Brightwell’s Sales 2 Year Old Championship.
Since its inception the race has become the recognised curtain raiser for juvenile horses and has become a key race for identifying potential juvenile champions for the season. One only has to look at the list of past winners to see the calibre of horse that is required to win with names such as Mikey Camden, Carmel C...
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB BOOKMAKERS PITCHES
24AprTraditionally bookmakers pitches at all our meetings have been allocated on a seniority rights basis - “the seniority list” i.e. the most long standing bookmaker has traditionally held the number I pitch followed down the line in order of seniority based on number of years attendance – pitches only changing when a bookmaker retires or passes away. It should be noted that Tregaron Trotting Club have always welcomed ALL licensed bookmakers to our meetings but it has always been...
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BHRC ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM
23Apr** Extra Fixtures Added **
Currently available are:
National Pacing Futurity - for stakes payments
National Pacing Derby - for stakes payments
British Pacing Classic - for stakes payments
Sire Stakes
Davy Jones Memorial 3YO Colts - stakes race
Tregaron Spring Races - 12th May !! Exclusively Online !!
Appleby Spring Race...
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MUSSELBURGH 2018
23AprThe Musselburgh Fair Day Association had a very good meeting last week with Musselburgh Racecourse.
Preparations for the Harness racing fixture on 20th & 21st July are progressing well.
Please note that there are a limited number of stables available so booking early is advisable to avoid disappointment. Contact Anthony on 07866 623599.
Entries are open now - CLICK HERE for Race Sched...
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB SPRING RACES 2018 – Saturday 12th May
20AprGate Opening Time 10am - First Race 2pm - Entries close Sunday 6th May
CLICK HERE to download Full Race Schedule
Events:
Maiden & Novice – Grade 1 – Grade 2 – Senior Welsh Dragon – Heats & Final (Grade 3-7) – Open Preferred Handicap (8+) – BHRC Star Maker Series Heat 1 – Le Trot
Features the Senior Welsh Dragon GROUP 1 race
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ENTRY TO RACE & RACE FEE RENEWAL
20AprTo be eligible for entry ALL horses must:
[a] be registered with STAGBI (or an internationally recognised harness racing authority or have its European Passport ratified by STAGBI)
[b] be identified by a microchip
[c] have current Flu vaccination Certificate complying with BHRC criteria
[d] have been declared in training for at least 28 days
[e] owner and trainer recorded and licensed
To apply for a Race Fee:
Renewal -
[a] Owner must be licensed
[b] Horse must be d...
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H&B HRC – 24th June 2018
19AprUnfortunately due to restrictions on the availability of racing sites the fixture scheduled for Sunday 24th June under Hereford & Borders HRC will not take place in 2018.
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Evenwood @ Binchester – Sunday 22nd April
19Apr** CANCELLED **
Unfortunately due to lack of entries and the field still being quite waterlogged, the Qualifiers and Work Outs scheduled for Sunday 22nd April at Binchester have been cancelled.
Entries are open for Sunday 29th April, Qualifiers and Work Outs. Contact Dawn on 07885 654536.
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CEREDIGION TROTTING CLUB 2YO Pace – Sunday 8th July
18Apr** GROUP 2 RACE **
Please note that there has been a significant increase in prize money in the races (see nomination form & race schedule for more details).
Remember the nominations for the 2 year old races close on 1st May 2018.
Any questions regarding the nominations please feel free to e-mail me on heul...
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB BOOKMAKERS PITCHES
17AprTraditionally bookmakers pitches at all our meetings have been allocated on a seniority rights basis - “the seniority list” i.e. the most long standing bookmaker has traditionally held the number I pitch followed down the line in order of seniority based on number of years attendance – pitches only changing when a bookmaker retires or passes away. It should be noted that Tregaron Trotting Club have always welcomed ALL licensed bookmakers to our meetings but it has always been...
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HORSES IN TRAINING 2018
17AprHorses must be registered with BHRC as in training with a licensed trainer for at least 28 days prior to entry. This applies to horses qualifying and racing (rules N5 & Q1).
CLICK HERE to view list of horses currently registered in training. Please note this list is up to 12th April (we aim to update the list at least once per week).
If your horse is not on the list, please text (0...
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OBITUARY – Tony Nichol
16AprIt is with regret that the BHRC reports the passing of Tony (Anthony) Nichol on 2nd April 2018.
Tony’s funeral will be at the Funeral Home of Edwin Pounds, New Line, Greengates, Bradford (BD10 9AS) at 12noon, Friday 20th April.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Yorkshire Coast Sight Support or Community Angels - both of Scarborough. These two organisations helped Tony a lot.
Tony Nichol (1955-2018)
Tony Nichol died in a care home in Bradford very early on 2nd April after a year of se...
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB SPRING RACES 2018 – Saturday 12th May
13AprGate Opening Time 10am - First Race 2pm - Entries close Sunday 6th May
CLICK HERE to download Full Race Schedule
Events:
Maiden & Novice – Grade 1 – Grade 2 – Senior Welsh Dragon – Heats & Final (Grade 3-7) – Open Preferred Handicap (8+) – BHRC Star Maker Series Heat 1 – Le Trot
Features the Senior Welsh Dragon GROUP 1 race
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SCOTTISH HARNESS RACING CLUB – Meeting Wednesday 25th April
13AprSHRC - Club Meeting
Wednesday, 25th April 2018.
8.00pm @ McQ's, Bannockburn.
Any items for the agenda, please contact a committee member.
Thank you
Karen Kennedy
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APPLEBY SPRING RACES
13AprSunday 27th & Monday 28th May
View Full Race Schedule & Entry Form
Entries close SATURDAY 12th MAY 2018
EVENT 1 - Qualifiers (Entry Fee £20)
EVENT 2 - Maiden & Novice (Entry Fee £40)
EVENT 3 - Appleby Spring Race Pacing Handicap (Entry £45)
EVENT 4 - TROTB...
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OBITUARY – Bill Power
11AprIt is with regret that the BHRC informs members of the passing of Mr Bill Power on 29th March 2018.
Mr Power was heavily involved in Harness Racing and bred many fine trotters and pacers including What A Commotion but most notably the superstar mare Laneside Lexus.
The funeral will be held at 10.45am on Wednesday 25th April at Streetly Crematorium, Streetly, West Midlands.
Our sincere condolences to family and friends.
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TIR PRINCE – Tuesday 17th April
11Apr** CANCELLED **
Unfortunately the Qualifying and Work Out fixture scheduled for Tir Prince on Tuesday 17th April has been cancelled due to lack of entries.
Entries are open for the qualifiers on Tuesday 24th April. All entries must be made online at Tir Prince Race Entry
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CEREDIGION TROTTING CLUB 2YO Pace – Sunday 8th July
11Apr** GROUP 2 RACE **
Please note that there has been a significant increase in prize money in the races (see nomination form & race schedule for more details).
Remember the nominations for the 2 year old races close on 1st May 2018.
Any questions regarding the nominations please feel free to e-mail me on heul...
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OBITUARY – Joy Robson
10AprIt is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you of the passing of Joy Robson, who lost her battle with Cancer on Sunday evening 1 April.
The funeral will be held on Monday 16th April at 11.30am at Coundon Crematorium, Bishop Auckland (DL14 8NR).
All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please - donations at Crematorium will be to a charity chosen by the family.
Joy had been involved with harness racing for many years, her family owned and bred some quality horses, the most...
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BRITISH PACING CLASSIC 2018
10Apr** GROUP 1 RACE **
To be staged at Tir Prince on 30th June. FINAL Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st May.
This Free For All Pace over the 1¼ mile distance sees the epic duo up for a rematch - EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN and MIRACULOUS.
Also in the throw are:
Ayr Regal (unraced since October 2016)
Ladyford Express (a 4yo currently of novice standing)
Llwyns Delight (2017 Boughrood Champ)
Lyons Eryl Hall (11yo son of Jimmy Long who ...
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BHRC NATIONAL PACING DERBY 2018
10Apr** GROUP 1 RACES **
To be staged at Tir Prince on 30th June. Next Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st May.
Almost all entries have sustained at the third stage of payments. View Entries
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB BOOKMAKERS PITCHES
10AprTraditionally bookmakers pitches at all our meetings have been allocated on a seniority rights basis - “the seniority list” i.e. the most long standing bookmaker has traditionally held the number I pitch followed down the line in order of seniority based on number of years attendance – pitches only changing when a bookmaker retires or passes away. It should be noted that Tregaron Trotting Club have always welcomed ALL licensed bookmakers to our meetings but it has always been...
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BHRC NATIONAL PACING FUTURITY 2018
10Apr** GROUP 1 RACES **
To be staged at Tir Prince on 30th June. Next Sustaining Fee of £50 due by 1st May.
Almost all entries have sustained at the third stage of payments. View Entries
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EVENWOOD @ BINCHESTER – Sunday 29th July 2018
9AprNow Available Through the BHRC Online Entry System - contact BHRC Office to register
With the kind permission of the Wallace family and agreement of the Evenwood Committee, the Binchester race fixture on Sunday 29th July 2018 will host the Peter Wallace Memorial races.
The race schedule will include Handicap Heats & Final (1¼ mile - Grade 1 to 6) - Maiden and Novice - Grade 7 to 9 races - Invitational Free For All
All races framed by Karen Kennedy under BH...
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EVENWOOD Racing 2018
6AprThe Evenwood Racing Committee have secured a new venue for their additional fixtures in May.
The venue is a 1/2 mile grass track at Darlington, just opposite Teesside Airport.
Racing will be staged on Monday 7th May and Saturday 19th May 2018.
Further information and full directions will follow shortly.
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EQUINE FLU VACCINATION REGIME
4AprThere 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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GREENTREE STANDARDBRED MARES PACING SERIES 2018
4AprAfter the success of the 2017 Mares Series at Corbiewood last season, the series returns in 2018 with new sponsor Greentree Standardbreds - a stud established in the 1970's by Jack Clark, which is now being revived by his son John Clark and built back up. Based in County Durham the stud has ten broodmares currently being bred and have recently imported the grey stallion Smack Talk; which is nominated to the Sire Stakes and Breeders Crown.
The 2017 series, sponsored by Oakwood Stud, saw Don...
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STAGBI BREEDERS BONUS
4AprFor 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:
2YO Race £500 - Ceredigion TC 2YO Races
3YO Race £500 - Scottish Derby
4YO Race £500 - Senior Welsh Dragon (not awarded in 2017 as winner not eligible)
BHRC Race £500 - Crock of Gold
£1...
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CEREDIGION TROTTING CLUB 2YO Pace – Sunday 8th July
4Apr** GROUP 2 RACE **
Please note that there has been a significant increase in prize money in the races (see nomination form & race schedule for more details).
Remember the nominations for the 2 year old races close on 1st May 2018.
Any questions regarding the nominations please feel free to e-mail me on heul...
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LICENCE HOLDERS RENEWAL GUIDE
4AprRenewal of Licences:
• Complete Licence Renewal Form and return to BHRC Office - LINK to Form
(returned form accepted via Email, MMS, Whatsapp, Fax or Post)
• Submit relevant fees to BHRC (see below)
(payments accepted by cheque, BACS transfer, credit/debit card via phone)
• PLEASE NOTE payment will not be accepted until a completed Licence Renewal Form has been submitted
The Bo...
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BHRC OFFICE
3AprThe BHRC office will be closed from 2pm today. Any contact after 2pm can be made on 07834539292 until 6pm. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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BHRC GUIDELINES FOR NEW LICENCE HOLDERS
3AprTo be ready and registered for racing persons must be licensed with the BHRC and have horses registered in their ownership at STAGBI. The following is issued as a guide to completing relevant applications. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the BHRC Office on 01405 766877.
BHRC LICENCES
To register as an Owner:
Persons wishing to race a horse under BHRC must, as a minimum, be regist...
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TREGARON TROTTING CLUB BOOKMAKERS PITCHES
3AprTraditionally bookmakers pitches at all our meetings have been allocated on a seniority rights basis - “the seniority list” i.e. the most long standing bookmaker has traditionally held the number I pitch followed down the line in order of seniority based on number of years attendance – pitches only changing when a bookmaker retires or passes away. It should be noted that Tregaron Trotting Club have always welcomed ALL licensed bookmakers to our meetings but it has always been...
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GWYNE HIGGINS- A PROPER HARNESS HORSEMAN.
3AprThe harness racing world rocked on its axis the day that Gwyne Higgins died, and for many of us, it will never be in kilter again. He has been part of the fixtures and fittings of the sport for more years than he would ever admit to (he was 83 going on 35!), and the thought of never seeing his ready smile again, or hearing that sing-song voice knowledgeably recite pedigrees or tell stories of long ago, is unthinkable.
I think I can safely say that the sport in the Wales & West area would har...
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NWHOA 2YO Championship – Tir Prince 9th June
30Mar1st Sustaining Fees due by 1st April 2018 at £50 per horse.
Cheques made payable to North Wales Horse Owners Association.
Post to: Autumn Rise, 15 Gwellyn Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, LL18 5HR.
For further information and eligible horses contact Eric on 07919 818925.