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The yearling sales have started and there is a lot of interest today at York. There will be a lot of people bidding and getting their new aquisitions sent to a trainer or taking them home to start themselves. Those who didn’t get what they wanted will get solace in the fact that Brightwells is only a few weeks away where again the yearlings will be the centre of attraction with over 80 lots on hand, most of which will be yearlings. Some people already have their minds made up what they will bid for.
Most of the yearlings in both sales are eligible for the Breeders Crown and other stakes races giving them the opportunity to race in some of the richest stakes races ever in the UK and Ireland, so now is the time to buy.
Breeders Crown would like to wish all sellers and buyers all the success in the world with their yearlings. Remember to let us know change of ownership as soon as you can.

York Harness Raceway and Camden Stud Sale takes place on Saturday 8th October at 11am. For a catalogue and more info contact S.Thomas on 07817489369.
Brightwells Standardbred Sale will take place on Monday 24th October. Entries close on Wednesday 14th September. For more info Read More…

*UPDATE* | 1st August 2016

“Alan Galloway, owner and director of Alabar Stud, was in Ireland for the VDM Weekend this past August and was infatuated with everything he saw.
“It was my first time in Ireland for the VDM,” said Galloway, “And what a show they put on. Just a fantastic race weekend. So much excitement. So much passion for the sport that I knew Alabar had to get involved again.

“We actually were sponsors when the first Breeders Crown UK & Ireland came about over ten years ago.” Galloway said. “We were invited to come over and help them and the Ireland improve racing. I met and worked with its president, David Wilson, when he first developed the Breeders Crown series.
We bred over 100 mares back then,” Galloway said. “We sent over Village Jasper, Armbro Operative and Safely Kept. It was very difficult getting all the approvals from the government but we got it done. Many of the horses racing there now are from their offspring’s.

“I was really taken back this year,” Galloway said. “The Irish are such lovely people. Everything that Derek Delaney and his brother have done to promote this weekend is fantastic. Their story is very moving, so emotional, it’s what we at Alabar want to be part of.”
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Breeders Crown UK & Ireland are delight to have Rock N Roll Heaven nominated for the Breeders Crown UK & Ireland 2017 series.

Frozen semen from Rock N Roll Heaven will be available in UK and Ireland for 2017 through Oakwood Stud.
This has not been an easy task by any means as this stallion is in great demand in both the USA and Australia. Stud fees in USA and Australia have an inbuilt amount in order for the progeny to race in their extremely rich series, which is not the case in UK or Ireland, but who know what the future will hold.

Oakwood Stud are not doing this for any monetary gain, but are devoted to the furtherance of the Standardbred in Ireland and the UK, as is the Breeders Crown UK & Ireland. The future is looking good and this is a step in the right direction for breeding standardbreds in the UK and Ireland.
Thanks to Oakwood Stud for making this happen.

*UPDATE* | 11th August 2016

There is still time to enter your yearlings for the richest series in the UK and Ireland for home bred horses, with the closing date for yearling entries for the 2017 Breeders Crown UK & Ireland Stakes series being October 1st 2016.

*UPDATE* | 4th August 2016

There isn’t a cut and dry recipe for having a successful race meeting, but the 10th Anniversary Breeders Crown UK & Ireland certainly had all the ingredients – Good racing, good prize money, enthusiastic owners, trainers, drivers, commentators and management and a great atmosphere.

With an appreciative crowd of supporters and visitors from around the world everyone pulled their weight and all got stuck in to produce what was probably the most memorable night the Breeders Crown has witnessed in its 10 years existence. Miraculous going in 1.56.9 on a night that didn’t favour track records being broken was phenomenal with the second horse Ayr Trooper going sub 2 minutes in 1.59.6 which under normal circumstances would have been good enough to win this 3 year old stakes race. Every race had something to offer, as recorded by my eloquent colleagues Darren Owen, Eric Witherspoon and Steve Wolf.

Thanks for the great write ups.

The video for all these races will be available to view soon, so keep check here for updates.

David Wilson
President and CEO of Breeders Crown UK & Ireland

*UPDATE* | 31st July 2016

Another added attraction for Breeders Crown night Tir Prince Harness Racing. Finish off a great nights racing with entertainment in the newly refurbished Market Central Cafe Bar. The Wee Bag Band will be playing from 9pm onwards.

The first series took place in 2007 and since then the Breeders Crown UK & Ireland has been around the whole of the UK taking in England, Scotland, North Wales and South Wales gathering momentum along the way, bring it to where it is now. This prestigious event is set to have paid out over £270,000 in prize money and prizes in the 10 years it has been going, making it the richest series ever in the history of the sport in both the UK and Ireland for home bred horses. These horses are showing very favourable against the majority of imported stock.

This being the 10th Anniversary, things are looking extremely good with a good few entrants having won previously and others waiting in the wings to perhaps topple them from their throne.

There are 3 added attractions on the card this year, The All American 2 Year Old Fillies Race, The Ephie Mather Memorial Trot, and last but not least, the young talented Dexter Dunn from New Zealand, one of the top drivers in the world is visiting us and has picked up a few catch drives in most of the divisions. In all, I visualise a top night’s entertainment for everyone.

The Breeders Crown UK & Ireland would like to take the opportunity to thank all sponsors & competitors for their loyal support.

As an added attraction to The Breeders Crown night, (August 2nd), the Mather Family, in conjunction with Le TROT & Trot Britain will be hosting The Ephie Mather Memorial Trot, sponsored by the Mather Family for the highest Le Trot monies won horses in GB or Ireland.

Prize fund £3,600 Total with £1,200 to winner.

To be run over 1 mile under Le Trot system.

12 Entries Required.

Entries to Eric Witherspoon – 07919 818925.

The build up to the Breeders Crown at Tir Prince is mounting, with only 4 weeks tomorrow until the big night. Rhyds Mystique and Rhyds Decoy winning recently and others showing up really well. There are a few youngsters that haven’t appeared yet, but reports say trainers are very pleased.

At this stage it looks like a split for both the 2 year old colts and 2 year old fillies.

All race fees to be paid by 19th July. Please remember your horse has to have qualified and run in one betting race before being eligible to race on Breeders Crown night. No exceptions.

Introducing This Seasons Breeders Crown Eligible Foals

We have just launched a new page to highlight this seasons, (2016’s), new foals, (FOALS), that will be eligible for the Breeders Crown UK & Ireland Stakes in 2018.

Should you have photographs of any 2016 Breeders Crown eligible foals that you would like including on this page, please e-mail them along with their breeding to jacqui@davewilsonequstrian.com.

2nd Sustaining Fees now paid

The list of all horses that have had their 2nd sustaining fees paid has now been listed on the eligible pages.

Can you please check that your horse has not been missed out.

2nd Sustaining Fees Due End of May

2nd Sustaining fee of £100 for all age groups due by 31st May.

2nd Sustaining fee of £100 for All American 2 Year Old Filly Race by 31st May.