Sport of the People
Please be advised that the HRBC office will be closed on Monday, July 12, 2021, and will re-open on Friday, July 16, 2021. Any yearling sales entries or foal registrations can be put through the mail slot in the door for processing on July 16, 2021. There is a supply of any necessary HRBC forms to the left of the door in the receptacles should you need.
Thank you,
HRBC
Thoroughbred racing received some positive news today with the announcement of funding for an additional 7 days of racing during the month of August. The funds are in the form of a loan from prominent trainer and owner Glen Todd. David Milburn, President of HBPA of BC, said “this is great news and the first step in extending our season into the fall.”
“We had no funds to race at Hastings after August 2nd and the 7 added days means we can now run until August 31. Our thanks goes out to Glen, for stepping up to the plate,” added Milburn.
Harness Racing BC and HBPA of BC have been engaged in discussions with government MLA’s for some time about the impact of the COVID pandemic on horse racing. Now the groups are talking to the Premier’s office to see if some government support can be provided to get both breeds through 2021. “All we need is a little assistance and we will get through 2021 and be able to see a bright future for 2022” said Nigel Holmes, HRBC Executive Director.
“We are continuing to work hard to make the case with government for some form of assistance for both breeds so trainers and owners can plan the balance of 2021”
Breeders & Owners, please mark your calendar for the upcoming 2021 Yearling Sale!
Harness Racing BC is pleased to announce that the 2021 Yearling Sale will be conducted as a LIVE SALE, held on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 in the Agriplex building located on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
At this time, HRBC is asking that you complete and submit the Sale Entry Application by July 15, 2021; payment will not be required until 3:00 pm of August 1, 2021. We are doing this so we as a board know how many horses we potentially have for this sale.
Entry forms are located here on the HRBC website, click Events and then click Yearling Sale or pick them up at the HRBC office.
Sale entry fee is $250 +$12.50 GST payable by August 1, 2021
For further information please contact the HRBC Office: 604-574-5558