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Stanhope Show Schedule - 14th September

🏆Haughfield Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th of September🏆 First Race Each Day 2pm Event 1 Hugh O'Neil memorial final (Sunday) (High Grade) Final purse £2100 Heat purse £630 Entrie fee SHRC members £40 / non members £50 Race over a distance of 1mile Alex Thomson memorial final (Saturday) (Low Grade) Final purse £1600 Heats purse £630 Entrie fee SHRC members £40 / non members £50 Race over a distance of 1mile Events 1 and 2 are open to the top 64 handicap horses with a minimum rating of 32 point. Horses will be split evenly per heat at the close of entries with higher maked horses going in Event 1 and the lower marked horses in Event 2. In the event of there being a odd number of Heats the greater number of Heats will run in the High grade Heats and final Heats and Final to be ran using national ratings system races will be run on trails where 10 points = 10 yards using the BHRC handicap marks from the bottom horse and working upwards. Event 3 2 year old futurities (Saturday) For horses already payed into the race so far this year Final payment £50 fee Race over a distance of 1mile Event 4 C class drivers race (Saturday) C class drivers race (penalty free) Horses are allowed 1 career penalty free win Horses to be 4yo and over, rated 28 or higher and with a minimum of 2 lifetime wins. Minimum 6 runners 1st £400 2nd £150 3rd £80 Entrie fee SHRC members £40 non members (£50) Race over a distance of 1mile Run as 10points = 10yards Event 5 Rating races (Saturday / Sunday) 1st £400 2nd £150 3rd £80 Entrie fee SHRC members £40 non members (£50) Race over a distance of 1mile Ratings races 10 points = 10 yards using the BHRC handicap marks Event 6 Maiden Races (Saturday / Sunday) 1st £350 2nd £120 3rd £80 Entrie fee SHRC £35 non members £45 Race over a distance of 1mile (maidens might be mixed with low ratings horses if not sufficient entrie for a straight race..10yards between) Event 7 STAGBI 3yolds (Sunday) Entry fee £100 Minimum to split for Colts and Fillies if 5 for each division. If split, purse is £2500 per division (£1500/£700/£300) If combined Colts and Fillies, purse is £3300 (£2000/£800/£500 plus bonus of £250 for highest placed finisher of opposite sex to the winner) Preferred on BHRC rating, no preference for fillies Event 8 Non winners of last 6 starts (Sunday) 1st £400 2nd £150 3rd £80 Entrie fee SHRC members £40 non members (£50) Minimum 6 entries to run Run as 10points = 10yards This race will be half penalty for horses with a minimum of 1 lifetime win Event 9 Le trot races (Saturdays/Sunday) Pacing entries via BHRC online system Le trot entries via trot Britain email Entries close 11.59pm Sunday the 8th September

ALMELEY 15th SEPTEMBER  Entries close Sunday 8th September 11.59pm Entries must be made through BHRC online system. Payments will be taken on the day.  All pacing races will be over approx 1 mile EVENT 1 - Qualifiers - £20 EVENT 2 - Maidens - £40 1st £350 2nd £80 3rd £60 Maidens may be mixed with horses with one lifetime win if insufficient entries. The horses with one lifetime win will trails 10yds. EVENT 3 - One Lifetime Win - £40 1st £350 2nd £80 3rd £60 For horses with one lifetime win only. If insufficient entries may trail maiden horses 10yds. EVENT 4 - Ratings races - £45 1st £400 2nd £90 3rd £70 For horses with 2 lifetime wins or more. No split for owner/trainer/driver. Preferred on points unless greater than 30 points then will be trails 10 points = 10 yards. Horses on same points will ballot for position. EVENT 5 - Saddle Pace - £40 1st £300 2nd £70 3rd £50 For horses with 2 lifetime wins or more. EVENT 6 - Jessie Jones DSA - £50 1st £400 2nd £100 3rd £60 Penalty Free * For horses with 2 lifetime wins or more with a rating of 28+. and B or C Class Drivers aged 30 or under. * horses are allowed 1 penalty free win lifetime then after will be penalised. EVENT 7 - Queen of the turf Leg - £50 1st £450 2nd £120 3rd £80 For mares nominated into the series EVENT 8 - 4/5 YO Conditioned Series Leg - £50 1st £600 2nd £150 3rd £100 For horses nominated into the series EVENT 9 - Non winners in last 6 starts - £40 1st £350 2nd £80 3rd £60 For horses with one or more lifetime win. This race will be half penalty. 10 points = 10 yards EVENT 10 - Pony Exhibition EVENT 11 - Trot Races  Trot entries must be made to Trot Britain

The BHRC has started a review of a number of issues that have been raised following the recent Breeders Crown meeting. This is still on-going, and a final update will be issued as soon as possible. Our condolences go to all connections of the two horses injured. Findings: We have spoken to a number of trainers who raced horses on the 20th August meeting. They have all reported that the track surface was standard and level, and well maintained throughout the evening. They reported they had no concerns in running their horses on the surface. Breach of Rules K10: K10. Any horse that has qualified for a final may not be withdrawn except on the advice of a vet, and any such case must be immediately reported to the Track Stewards. A fine and/or suspension may be imposed when this requirement is violated, see K11-12. There were six horses that qualified for the final, that were subsequently withdrawn, without approval from the racecourse vet. Trainers were therefore found in breach of Rule K10. The penalty range for this breach is fine and or suspension. On this occasion (due to the situation on the evening) a fine of £100 ONLY was considered the most appropriate outcome. Breach of Rules K11: K11. Unless the withdrawal takes place on the advice of the Veterinary Surgeon no horse properly declared and drawn to start shall be withdrawn or scratched from the race without the permission of the Stewards, in which case a report will be submitted to the BHRC. When this requirement is violated, a fine and/or suspension may be imposed and the horse may be suspended for 14 days. (Amended 2009) There were 4 horses declared on the evening that subsequently withdrew. Upon investigation the Regional Steward has confirmed that he gave permission for the horses to withdraw. No penalty has been issued to the Trainer. However, moving forwards Regional Steward and Stewards should all sanction any withdrawals, which should be recorded in the Stewards Book.

Wolsingham Show Schedule - 7th September

The BHRC are saddened to hear of the passing of former York and Eden Valley Track Steward Doc Sowerby. Doc has a long history with the sport, having been an owner and driver in the late 70s, and spending decades involved in the sport at the Stoneriggs Stud. Doc had until recently been acting as a Track Steward until health issues forced him to cut back. Our thoughts go out to Heidi, Jodie and families

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Evelyn Slack wife of Arthur, mother of Dianne and the late Ken. Evelyn is embedded in the history of harness racing, and was a prolific horsewoman, driver and breeder. It is testament to her character that right to the very end Evelyn could still be found working horses in the arena, and was in attendance at Carlisle Racecourse last week to celebrate Arthur’s horse Detective winning for daughter and trainer Dianne and the extended family. Our heartfelt sympathies go to Arthur, Dianne and family. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Can all trainers who are stabling away from home at Tregaron please contact the BHRC with travel dates and addresses where you are stabling.

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The BHRC will be closed on Friday 30th August and re-open as normal on Monday 2nd September.

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