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.

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.

Dear Colleagues As promised at the last members meeting, here is the original advice we got from the solicitors regarding election of a Chair: (Luke our usual contact was away at a conference I believe). Directors words are in italics, the legal advice is in plain font. It is worth remembering that we are of course still using the old Constitution, and that the word "member" means different things in different sections, ie a member of the Council is a director, but a member of the Association can be a licence holder. 3. The appointment of a Chair is dealt with at Articles 35 – 40 of the Constitution. Members of the Council (i.e., members of the Board of Directors) are elected by the Members of the Association at a General Meeting (Article 35). Article 6 provides that the Association shall hold a General Meeting in “every calendar year” – the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Therefore, taking Articles 35 – 40 and Article 6 together, a Chair can only be appointed at an Annual General Meeting - answer from Rhys Gittiins, colleague of Luke. Following the reference to Section 28 of the Constitution at the last meeting we tried to contact Luke our company law specialist and have this response: I'm going to be away from now until the 11th November (mixture of work and then a holiday). I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have when I get back; or you can contact Rhys Gittins in my absence. We have found Rhys to be very efficient, however over the last 3 years Luke has gone the extra mile for us in terms of advice, and usually will not charge for a conversation, Rhys would deal with a query officially which would probably cost us money. we are loathe to spend if it is unnecessary. Can we therefore suggest that we wait until after 11th of November when we can talk to Luke? on behalf of the Board

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.

York Sale Catalogue 2024

Event 1 Ratings races Preferred if ratings within 30 points. Handicap trails if rating split over 30 points Event 2 1m 1/4 Run in lines For horses rated 30+ Plus trotting races

The next BHRC members meeting is set to be held on Thursday 24th of October via zoom.  Agenda Minutes From Previous Meeting Anyone wishing to attend the meeting should notify the office via email no later than Wednesday 23rd October at 5pm – the contact email is bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk Any agenda items that members wish to be added to any other business to be discussed at the meeting to be submitted to the office at bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk – AOB Agenda items will be taken on a first come first service basis and should be submitted no later than 5pm Wednesday 23rd October.

Event 1 Ratings races 1mile Will all be preferred Event 2 1mile 1/4 preferred In lines Event 3 Graduate races. 1mile Plus Mares Trot final Max 8 races on sale day. Entries Close Sunday 10pm ***Meeting afterwards will be unlimited races

As the season draws to a close we will once again be reviewing the handicap system. If any one has suggestions that they would like the handicapping panel to consider then please send these into the BHRC office no later than Friday 1st November. Contact email - bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk

The next BHRC members meeting is set to be held on Thursday 24th October at 7:30PM via zoom. If any member has any items they would like added to the agenda can these please be submitted via email to the office not later than 5pm Tuesday 8th October.

Tir Prince Schedule Tuesday 8th October Event 1 - Maiden Race Entry Fee £60 All horses ballot for position Event 2 - Maiden Pace For Horses With 5 or More Lifetime Starts Entry Fee £60 All Horses Ballot For Position Event 3 - Horses With One Lifetime Win Entry Fee £60 Race to be run preferred with horses on the same points balloting for position. Event 4 - Horses With Minimum of 2 And Maximum of 3 Lifetime Wins Entry Fee £60 Race to be run preferred with horses on the same points balloting for position. Event 5 - Horses With Minimum of 4 And Maximum of 7 Lifetime Wins Entry Fee £60 Race to be run preferred with horses on the same points balloting for position. Event 6 - STAGBI 3YO British Championships Entry Fee £100 To be run as per STAGBI conditions Entries close 11:59PM Monday 30th September