We are pleased to announce the final results of the Aged Geldings & Stallions Series for 2024. A massive thank you once again to STAGBI for sponsoring this great series and congratulations to everyone who finished in the top 10 this year.

Please note we are currently working under the original (with minor changes in 2021) Constitution. We have been advised that we refer to Articles 35 - 40 of the Constitution combined with Article 6 in order to hold elections. We will therefore be taking nominations for Chair, Vice Chair and Directors at the AGM in April. Having been asked by licence holders to consider Article 28 in order to hold an election for Chair outside of our usual parameters we have further been advised that this section is not relevant in this context.

Sadly passed away, at his home at North Hall Farm, in Pollington, with his family by his side, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Treasured father to Catherine and Michael. Forever loved and missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St John the Baptist Church, Pollington on Wednesday 20th November, 12.15pm, followed by a committal at Pontefract Crematorium. John will take a ride around the village by horse and carriage ending at the church at 12.15pm. Those that would like to see him on his final journey, he will be starting from North Hall Farm at approximately 11.45am, travelling around the village, down Main Street, past the Camp, back down Long Lane and on to Church. After the church service he will be going by car to Pontefract Crematorium, where there will be a small service to say final goodbyes. Anyone that cannot come to the crematorium are welcome to go directly to The King’s Head, Pollington where the committal will be live streamed, before everyone returns, to exchange stories of John and his life. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if required for Cancer Research UK and The Injured Jockey Fund.

A reminder that nominations for Sire Stakes yearlings close Friday 15th November. Any horse sired by one of the below nominated stallions and born in 2023 is eligible for nomination into the series. Entries Via - https://v2.bhrc.org.uk/racing/race-entries/ If you are unsure if your yearling is already nominated into the series please contact the BHRC office.

In 2024 there was a £100 nominator bonus for the person who nominated the winners of each division of the Sire Stakes into the series. This award was kindly sponsored by Ayr Standardbreds. The winners are as follows: 2YO Filly - Perfect Smile Nominated by Gareth Price 2YO Colt - Stateside Atomic Nominated by Hamish Muirhead 3YO Filly - Naked Attraction Nominated by Emma Langford 3YO Colt - Moneyhill Nominated by Hamish Muirhead We would like to once again thank Ayr Standardbreds for kindly sponsoring these bonuses and congratulate all of the winners.

Following lengthy discussions we are at a point where there is a possibility of racing returning to Musselburgh. The governing body is currently in negotiations with Musselburgh Racecourse and we are in the process of looking at the financial implications of staging the meeting. If anyone would like to pledge sponsorship please contact the BHRC office so that this can be passed onto the Musselburgh racing committee.

A panel made up of some of the BHRC directors and track officials will be undertaking a review of the rulebook over the winter based on the feedback we received over the course of the 2024 season from stewards, licence holders and promoters.  We welcome any additional feedback from members for suggested rule changes by email to bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk. All feedback/suggestions to be received by 5pm Monday 4th November.

The BHRC office is closed due to staff holidays from Monday 21st October until Monday 4th November.