In order to build back up the Sire Stakes from 2023 onwards we have decided to implement some changes going forwards.

Supplement Fees – We have decided to reduce the yearling supplement fee to £100 until the 31st of December each year, this will allow people who have either missed the deadline or purchased a horse where the breeder has decided not to nominate them to still enter the race for a reasonable fee.
We hope this will boost the number of nominated horses going forwards.

Stallion Nominations – We have decided that for any stallion who is nominated before the 1st of April deadline but covers 3 or less mares during the year will be eligible for a refund of the nomination fee. The number of mares covered will be confirmed by the number of mating certificates provided by STAGBI. We feel that this will help to support the stallion owners who only cover a small number of mares in any given year and again boost the number of yearlings who will be eligible for the races.
Please note this refund scheme only applies to stallions who nominate prior to April 1st each year, no supplemented stallions missing the April 1st deadline will be eligible for refunds.

These changes are just the first step moving forwards and we plan to continue to review the conditions to support British breeding and bring these races back to their former glory. If anyone has any suggestions for further improvements please email into the office at bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk