Entries 17th – 19th May

Entries 17th – 19th May List of entries for this weekends racing, if any horse is missing please contact the BHRC office no later than 2pm today.

New BHRC Website

We are currently in a transition process between websites. The new site is up and running via the link BHRC All race entries are open for next weekends racing via the new site.    

Tregaron Spring 12th May 2024

Entries are now open for TTC Spring Meeting on the 12th May via the BHRC online entry system. Schedule Welsh Senior Dragon 2024 Eligibles (2020)

Amman Valley Cancelled 5th May

Unfortunately due to lack of entries the qualifying and workout day has been cancelled for Sunday 5th of May. Instead the track will be running training workouts – please contact Trudy to book your slot.

Office Closure – Wednesday 24th April

The office will be closed on Wednesday 24th of April between 9am and 12pm. After this it will reopen as normal. Any queries will be dealt with on return.

Amman Valley Qualifiers & Workouts 28th April

Entries for the qualifiers and workouts at Amman Valley have been extended to midnight Monday 22nd April.

28 Day Rule

A reminder that horses need to be registered in training with licensed trainer for 28 days before they are allowed to run. Horses annual registration fees must also be paid and up to date flu vaccinations sent in before the horse can be cleared to race. It is a very busy time of year – […]

Licence Required – Horsebox Area

In order to protect yourselves and the sport it is vital that any person in the horse box area is insured under the BHRC policy. A junior member/assistants licence is available for £20. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a licenced adult at all times whilst in the horsebox area.

Kids Pony Exhibitions

A reminder that all pony’s taking part in the exhibitions will need to follow the same flu vaccination schedule as the race horses i.e. 6 monthly vaccination boosters or have had at least the first two vaccinations in their course 7 days prior to attending.

Office Closure

The BHRC office will be closed on Friday 5th of April and re-open as normal on Monday 8th of April.

BHRC Elections

Thank you to everyone who attended our BHRC AGM & Members Meeting. We would also like to congratulations to all re-elected and newly elected directors. The result elections are as follows: Director Candidates for Re-Election Barry Delaney – 78Y 64N 14A Will Evans votes 93Y 45N 16A  Newly Standing Directors Alan Davies – 104 Y […]

AGM Hotel Cancellation

Due to a lack of interest we have made the unfortunate decision to cancel the hotel room for hosting the AGM & Members meeting. The meeting will now take place exclusively on zoom. Any member wishing to attend should contact the office no later than 5pm Friday 22nd March to be added to the list […]

Voting Slips

If anyone has not received their voting slip please contact the office ASAP as voting closes at 5PM Wednesday 20th March.

Office Holidays

A reminder to licence holders that the BHRC office is closed Thursday’s and Friday’s for the remainder of March due to office staff holidays.

Rule Change Suggestions

There are four suggested rule changes on the voting slip sent out to members ahead of the AGM & Members meeting. We have had some questions regarding why the suggested rule changes have been made, please see attached rational. Rule Explanations

BHRC Voting Slips

Unfortunately there is a typo on the BHRC voting slips, we can confirm that all elections will take place on Sunday 24th March at the BHRC AGM and Members Meeting. Voting slips should be returned by either post or email to PJE (details provided on voting slip) no later than 5pm Wednesday 20th March. If […]

BHRC AGM

The BHRC AGM is set to go ahead on Sunday 24th March at 1PM. We have booked a room at the Mercure Hotel in Haydock, spaces for attending in person are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please email the office with your intention to attend in person no […]

Election Director Candidate Profiles

Director Profiles

BHRC Elections

Nominations have now closed for the BHRC elections. Voting slips will be posted out this week. The following directors will be standing down and putting their name forwards for re-election: – Barry Delaney – William Evans The following new candidates have put themselves forward for election as director: – Alan Davies – Anthony Fettah – […]

Stake Race Entries

A reminder that the following stakes races have payment deadlines this week: 28th February Breeders Crown – Paid directly to Dave Wilson 1st March – Paid via BHRC Online Entry System BHRC Derby/Oaks BHRC Futurity BHRC Pacing Classic Haugh Field 3YO Conditioned Race Ivington 3YO Conditioned Race SHRC Derby/Oaks SHRC Futurity Tregaron Welsh Dragon 2/3YO […]

Office Closure

The BHRC office will be closed on Thursday’s and Friday’s until the 1st of April due to staff holidays. During this time please contact a director if your query is urgent or alternatively emails will be picked up on the re-opening of the office.    

Licence Fees 2024

For the 2024 season the following changes have been made to the licence fees:   Annual Registration – £60 Assistant – £20 Junior Member – £20   These increases have been put in place to cover increased insurance costs in 2024. All other licence costs will remain the same for the 2024 season.   A […]

Office Closure – Friday 23rd February

The BHRC office will be closed on Friday 23rd of February and re-open as normal on Monday 26th. if a matter is urgent please contact a director otherwise all emails will be picked up on return.

North Wales Horse Owners Association 2/3/4YO Races

Entries to be made directly to Eric Witherspoon. North Wales Horse Owners Association 2 Year Old Championship 2024 North Wales Horse Owners Association 3 Year Old Championship 2024 North Wales Horse Owners Association 4 Year Old Championship 2024

BHRC AGM

Due to delay with the accounts being produced and not being able to give members the full 21 clear days to interpret the accounts as per the constitution we have made the decision to move the AGM back to Sunday 24th of March. Due to the AGM being moved nominations will re-open for all official […]

Agenda Items

Can any agenda items for the upcoming BHRC AGM & Members Meeting please be submitted via email to the BHRC office no later than 5pm Friday 16th February. Email – bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk

Welsh Dragon Series 2024

Entries are now open for the Tregaron Welsh Dragon Series via the BHRC online entry systems. 2024 T&C’s – Tregaron Welsh Dragon Series

Geoff Cheetham

The BHRC were saddened to hear of the passing of Geoff Cheetham on the 29th January. Geoff Cheetham may be remembered as George Dodd’s grandson, driving back in the 1950′s and early 60′s. Based at Moorside Farm, Droylsden. Years later he returned to the sport as a spectator at Carriages, Droylsden and then at all […]

BHRC Elections

The deadline for applications for all positions at the next BHRC elections has been extended until Monday 12th February. The positions of both chairman and vice chairman are also vacant at this time along with the positions of regional steward for Scotland, England and Wales. We welcome candidates to put their name forward for any […]

Public Trainer Licence Renewal

A reminder that public trainer licence renewals are due by end of day today, Wednesday 31st January.

Prix d’Amerique

The Prix d’Amerique is scheduled to be shown on Sky racing this Sunday, 28th January, with our very own Darren Owen providing the English commentary.

Major 4YO Race Dates

Major 3YO Race Dates

George Dent

The BHRC were saddened to hear of the passing of George Dent. He raced and bred horses for many years, notably BHRC mare of the year Mayfellden Amber, he will be sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service in St Mary’s Church, Cockfield at 1.30p.m. on Friday 26th January, followed by private interment. Family […]

Lorna Brough

The BHRC are saddened to hear of the passing of Lorna Brough from Middleton in Teasdale. Her connection to harness racing was for many years as a driver and owner, her most memorable being Yogi Bear, a coloured horse which was horse of the year in 1966. Her funeral is at 11.30am on 20th Jan at The […]

BHRC Elections

The next BHRC AGM is set to be held in March of 2024. As our members will be aware the current board is made up of 6 directors meaning that as per the constitution one third (two) will be required to stand down. The positions of both chairman and vice chairman are also vacant at […]

Entries Now Open Sire Stakes & VDM Races

Entries are now open via the BHRC Online Entry System for the following stakes races: Due 1st Feb Sire Stakes 2/3YO Sustaining Fee – £50 VDM 2/3/4YO Nomination Fee – £200 VDM Bernie Kelly Memorial FFA Nomination Fee – £200 We are also currently in the process of putting together a full list of all […]

VDM 2024 T&C’s

VDM T&Cs 2024

Reminder For Rule Change Feedback

The following document contains all proposed rule changes ahead of the 2024 rule book. A reminder that any feedback from members should be submitted to the BHRC office on or before Tuesday 9th January 2024 for consideration. Proposed Rule Book Changes Post Season 2023

BHRC Office Holidays

The BHRC office will be closed until Monday 8th of January for the holidays.   Any emails or queries will be answered on the re-opening of the office.

Proposed Rule Changes

The following documents contains all proposed rule changes ahead of the 2024 rule book. Any feedback from members should be submitted to the BHRC office on or before Tuesday 9th January 2024 for consideration. Proposed Rule Book Changes Post Season 2023  

Planning Application – New Track in Scotland

The planning application for the new hard track in Scotland is currently live on the local council website to get feedback. Any positive feedback is appreciated as this is taken into consideration when deciding if the application will be passed. You do not need to be from the local area to comment. The deadline for […]

Quarterly Members Meeting

The next BHRC members meeting is set to be held tonight, Thursday 7th December at 7:0pm via zoom. Any member wishing to attend should contact the office for a code no later than 12 noon today.

Handicap System 2024

The handicap panel has completed it’s annual review of the handicapping system ahead of the 2024 season. Please see attached the updated handicap system document.     - Handicap System 2024 The key changes are as follows: - Place money band increased so a horse can now win up to £200 place money without being penalised. - […]

Office Closed Friday 17th December

The BHRC office will be closed on Friday 17th of November. If you have an urgent matter during this time please contact one of the directors. All emails and correspondence will be picked up on Monday 20th November when the office re-opens.

Special Contribution Award Nominations Now Open

Clubs, Associations and licence holders are invited to nominate individuals that they feel have a special contribution to the sport of harness racing in 2023. If you know someone who went above and beyond then please send their name and a short paragraph detailing why you are nominating them to bhrc.awards@yahoo.com before the nomination closing date of […]