HBLB National Hunt Breeders' Prize Scheme 2009
National Hunt Breeders’ Prizes – First Tier (100% of Breeders’ Prize)
The following prizes will be paid for 2009 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.
Recognition and Reward for Leading NH Mares
In September 2008 owners of the highest rated NH race mares, identified by their official rating in the Anglo-Irish Jump Classifications published annually in May, were notified by the TBA that their mare was a member of an elite group that had been identified to receive an incentive to breed winners of the future, entitling them to a voucher – which for the 2009 breeding season is worth up to £3,000 – against a nomination to a British based stallion of their choice. Subject to available funds, it is hoped this scheme can be offered to TBA members on an annual basis. For further details contact Pauline Stoddart at the TBA office.