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The British EBF has allocated £1.9-million for total prizemoney contribution in 2022, with £1.7-million designated for over 700 flat races across Great Britain. A further £100,000 has been allocated for a new series for EBF-eligible 2-year-olds, with details to be announced in April. National Hunt prizemoney allocation remains unaltered and will support four series' including the EBF National Hunt Novice Hurdle.

In other British EBF news, Ed Harper of Whitsbury Manor Stud joins the board of trustees while Chris Richardson of Cheveley Park Stud retires after two full terms. Shane Horan is expected to succeed Simon Mockridge of Juddmonte Farms after his six years as a trustee, while Sam Bullard will replace Jono Mills as the Darley Stallions representative.

British EBF Chairman Simon Sweeting said, “Chris Richardson, Simon Mockridge and Jono Mills have been dedicated members of the board; on behalf of the British EBF, I thank them for their time, hard work and being wonderful ambassadors for the organisation. They have helped guide our recent decision making, been conscientious and provided practical support and solutions to the British EBF through a challenging couple of years for British racing.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Ed Harper and Shane Horan to the Board of Trustees from Whitsbury Manor Stud and Juddmonte.”

Harper added, “I am delighted to be joining the EBF Board of Trustees. The EBF continues to be a vital source of prizemoney and I hope to continue its good work for the benefit of both racing and breeding in the UK.”

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Whitsbury Manor Stud announced the stud fees for its five stallions in 2021. Heading the roster is Showcasing (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}–Arabesque {GB}, by Zafonic), who will stand for a reduced fee of ₤45,000, Oct. 1 SLF.

“Our industry finds itself in uncertain times and it is vital that we act accordingly,” said Ed Harper, Director of Whitsbury Manor Stud. “We have therefore listened to our clients and chosen to drop the fees of our three highest priced stallions to offer the best possible value to breeders and keep the wheels turning.”

“In any other year you could expect the sire of a champion [G1] Sussex S. winning miler such as Mohaather to increase in fee, but we feel this is the right thing to do in the circumstances. Showcasing now has five sons at stud which is phenomenal from where he started. He also enjoyed significant group race success this year with Alkumait, Bodhicitta, and Tropbeau, who we hope will all stay in training next season.”

Additionally, Sergei Prokofiev (Scat Daddy–Orhcard Beach, by Tapit) will kick off his stud career at £6,500, Oct. 1 SLF.

“Being such a fast 2yo by Scat Daddy gives breeders an excellent opportunity to breed speed and precocity to their mares,” said Harper. “His turn of foot was exceptional and, as his [2017 KEESEP] yearling price of $1.1 million suggests, he has the looks to match.”

Due Diligence (War Front–Bema, by Pulpit) and Havana Grey (GB) (Havana Gold {Ire}–Blanc De Chine {Ire}, by Dark Angel {Ire}) will both have their fees reduced to £6,000, Oct. 1 SLF.

Adaay (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}–Lady Lucia {Ire}, by Royal Applause {GB}), who is one of the leading first season sires in Europe with 22 individual juvenile winners and three black-type horses, will again stand at £5,000, Oct. 1 SLF.

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