HBLB National Hunt Breeders' Prize Scheme 2008
National Hunt Breeders’ Prizes – First Tier (100% of Breeders’ Prize)
The following prizes will be paid for 2008 in respect of registrations made as required under Order 196 The Order and Rules of Racing.
N.B. In Class 4 Steeple Chases & NH Hurdle Races eligibility is restricted to Maiden and Novice Weight-For-Age races only.
*N.B The enhanced prizes detailed for Fillies and Mares relate only to performances in races not restricted to Fillies and Mares. In all other circumstances a registered Filly or Mare would be eligible for the standard prize value.
| Steeple Chases | Colts & Geldings General | Colts & Geldings Novice | Fillies & Mares* General | Fillies & Mares* Novice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 2 | 10,000 | 7,700 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 3 | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | - |
| Listed | 6,000 | 4,800 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Class 2 - Open | 5,500 | - | 10,000 | - |
| Other | 4,800 | 4,800 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Class 3 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 5,200 | 5,200 |
| Class 4 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Hurdles | Colts & Geldings General | Colts & Geldings Novice | Fillies & Mares* General | Fillies & Mares* Novice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 9,600 | - | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 2 | 9,600 | 3,300 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 3 | 9,600 | 2,600 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Listed | 4,300 | 4,300 | 10,000 | 9,000 |
| Class 2 | - | 3,300 | - | 7,000 |
| Class 3 | - | 2,600 | - | 5,200 |
| Class 4 | - | 1,500 | - | 3,000 |
| Hurdles | Colts & Geldings General | Colts & Geldings Novice | Fillies & Mares* General | Fillies & Mares* Novice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 10,000 | 9,600 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 2 | 10,000 | 9,600 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Grade 3 | 10,000 | 9,600 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Listed | 5,300 | 4,300 | 10,000 | 9,000 |
| Flat | Colts & Geldings General | Colts & Geldings Novice | Fillies & Mares* General | Fillies & Mares* Novice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | - | 6,000 | - | 10,000 |
| Grade 2 | - | 4,800 | - | 10,000 |
| Listed | - | 3,600 | - | 7,500 |
| Class 2 | 2,500 | 5,000 | ||
| Class 3 | 2,000 | 4,000 | ||
| Class 4 | - | 1,500 | - | 3,000 |
| Class 5 | - | 1,000 | - | 2,000 |
| Class 6 | - | 750 | - | 1,500 |
National Hunt Breeders’ Prizes – Second Tier (40% of Breeders’ Prize)
From 2008 the National Hunt Breeders’ Prize Scheme now awards a lesser percentage, 40% of the prize, to horses which otherwise qualify under b) but were previously excluded by one or more of the following criteria –
a) the progeny of a stallion based overseas
b) had its first run on the Flat
c) was sold as a foal outside Great Britain
By introducing the Second Tier, the TBA is no longer excluding those mares owners who used the best stallion for their mare, irrespective of where it stood, or excluding those mare owners who set out to breed a dual purpose horse, whose first run was on the Flat, or those breeders who routinely sell a number of their stock as foals at overseas sales.
Other new incentives – Recognition and Reward for Leading NH Mares
On an annual basis, to take effect from the 2009 breeding season, owners of the highest rated NH race mares, identified by their official rating at the end of the season, will be notified by the TBA advising them that their mare is a member of an elite group that have been identified to receive an incentive to breed the winners of the future, entitling them to a voucher worth up to £5,000 to be provided against the cost of using a British based stallion. For further details contact Pauline Stoddart the TBA office.