The number expressing serious interest in acquiring a young Trotteur Francais for our 2017 series means we could be heading for a total purse of £55,000, with Finals approaching £35,000 (Gold £20,000, Silver £10,000, Bronze £5,000) and 20 Heats totaling approximately £20,000, Heats will be run where we can get sufficient entries, but most at Tir Prince and York.

We have decided that it will be possible to express a preference for gelding or mare. (All mares selected will be eligible to breed.)

If you want to be in and haven’t already done so you need to deposit £200 (per horse) by November 10 (Chelmsford day). TROTBritain account : Sort Code 40 26 40 Account 80031119, with reference :Your name and gelding or mare. Or see me at Chelmsford.

The remaining £2300 is to be paid by December 10. The Sale visit will begin December 12 and horses should arrive 7-10 days later.

The draw will be done in public over here (location to be determined), after the selection has been made. The selected list will be made public as soon as it is available. The horses will therefore be allocated before they leave France.