The BHRC & STAGBI will once again be staging a joint Annual Awards Banquet to celebrate the successes of members of both organizations from the 2016 race season.
The event will be held at the Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington (WA4 4BB) on Saturday 25th February, 2017.
The hotel is located near Junction 11 of the M56, rooms are available at the venue and advance booking is recommended. Due to the central location of the venue, alternative accommodation is available in the surrounding area. To book rooms call the hotel on 0161 9230300 and quote STAG250217.
The evening will consist of a three-course meal (vegetarian option available, please specify) followed by the awards ceremony which will be hosted by respected Thoroughbred and Harness Racing commentator, Darren Owen.
For the first time, the BHRC accolade of Horse of the Year will be kept under wraps and announced by Darren Owen on the night. Following dinner and presentation of awards there will be a disco to enjoy into the early hours.
Tickets for the event are £35pp and can be purchased via the BHRC Office (01405 766877 / bhrc.office@yahoo.co.uk). Payment accepted by BACS, cheque or debit/credit card. Full ticket price must be paid prior to the event and the last date to book tickets will be Wednesday 8th February 2017.
Tables are arranged in groups of 10 people, so should you wish to purchase for a group of 10 or more, tickets are available at the discounted rate of £32pp.
We look forward to welcoming guests from across the UK and Ireland to this inaugural event to join in celebrating the successes from breeding and the sport.
BHRC Awards:
Leading Horse – MIRACULOUS
Leading Owner – CLAIRE FLETCHER
Leading Trainer – WILLIAM LAIDLER
Leading Driver – WILLIAM GREENHORN
HORSE OF THE YEAR – To be announced on 25th February 2017. Nominees are:
Pacer of the Year – SPORTS TRICK
Mare of the Year – SHADES OF GREY
Trotter of the Year – SULKY DU BLEQUIN
3YO Colt of the Year – MIRACULOUS
3YO Filly of the Year – JESSIES CONQUEST
2YO Colt of the Year – TYRION HANOVER
2YO Filly of the Year – RHYDS MYSTIQUE
Overseas Horse of the Year – PORTERSTOWN ROAD
STAGBI Awards:
Breeders Premium
Wales – Zestthewayilikeit / David Powell
England – Habberley Playboy / Stephen Williams
Scotland – Ayr Ontario / Ayr Standardbreds
Brightwells – Zestthewayilikeit / David Powell
British Breeders Bonus:
2YO VDM – IB Coyote / IB Stables
3YO Derby – Jessies Conquest / M Jones & Miraculous / G Price
Appleby Whit Final – Master Plan / S Gilvear
Penybont – Ithon Inmate / Brynfawr Stables
STAGBI Future Broodmares:
ATM / H Muirhead
Sureamsomething / A Hay & J Campbell
Dizzy Miss Lizzy / N Lewis
Articulation Hall / G Harrison
Rhyds Backchat / E Elder
Shades Of Grey / C Fletcher
There is also a raffle running in conjunction with the event with all proceeds being donated to the Air Ambulance Charity:
Grab yourself a chance to win a family weekend accommodation at your favorite Harness Racing fixture in 2017 – Appleby (Spring), Aberystwyth (Ceredigion), Tregaron or Musselburgh
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO 'YOUR LOCAL AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY'
www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk
1st PRIZE – 2 Night Family B&B Stay (2 Adults & 2 Children)
2nd PRIZE – 1 Night B&B Stay for 2 (2 Adults)
To be drawn on Saturday 25th February 2017
Tickets are £5 each and are available from the BHRC Office and at the BHRC & STAGBI Awards Event at Daresbury Park Hotel in February 2017
Air Ambulance is a more than worthy cause which has been called upon in the past (thankfully not often) when there has been a racing accident.
Most recently it would have been Logan Fowler who at just 18 was involved in a racing accident at Appleby in May 2015. The Air Ambulance attended and transported him to hospital. After a few operations, he has healed and was back in sulky after a year out. This thanks to the swift response of the Air Ambulance team.
From the British Harness Racing Club