UK Thoroughbred Industry Economic Impact Study Begins

A third UK Thoroughbred industry economic impact study began on Friday, following confirmation of funding support from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB). The third study of its kind was commissioned by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA), with additional financial support from the Racing Foundation, and will provide an up-to-date audit of the British market, analysing the impact of wider economic and political factors to identify emerging challenges and opportunities. PwC has been appointed to conduct the study. The wider racing ecosystem will also be explored in the study, including the source and size of its horse population, international trade and subsequent impact on the future racing programme.

Claire Sheppard, TBA Chief Executive, said, “We are incredibly grateful to the Levy Board and the Racing Foundation for their support of this vitally important piece of work. The previous studies enabled us to firstly assess the environment in which thoroughbred breeders were operating in, but also provide evidence to build our long-term strategies. Both the emerging and more established trends in these reports demonstrated areas of the sector at risk, which were subsequently addressed by the introduction of initiatives to influence market behaviour and assist the industry.

“This third study will give us an up-to-date overview of the market and allow us to monitor the influence of industry incentives such as the Great British Bonus Scheme.  It will also examine the supply of thoroughbreds to British racing and the effects of global trade and competition on the sport. Crucially, the results of this project will show us if our areas of focus remain key priorities for the future or if there is evidence that we should re-align parts of our strategy to new, emerging threats and opportunities.”

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Nominees For The TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Announced

The shortlisted nominees for the TBA NH Breeders' Awards Evening, sponsored by Goffs UK, were announced on Thursday. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at Doncaster on Monday, May 16. Hosted by Nick Luck, breeders, owners, trainers and enthusiasts will gather for the event that celebrates 14 awards in the UK National Hunt sphere. Tickets are priced at £65 (inc. VAT) and include entry to the event, reception drinks and a three-course dinner. The awards and nominees for 10 of the awards are as follows:

Shade Oak Stud Trophy for Leading Chaser:

Iwilldoit – bred by the late Reg Brown

Midnight Shadow – bred by the late Captain Archie Smith-Maxwell

Sam Brown – bred by Tim Frost

 

Yorton Trophy for Leading Hurdler:

Guard Your Dreams – bred by Little Lodge Farm & Mr and Mrs T W R Chugg

Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy

Thyme Hill – bred by Overbury Stallions Ltd

 

Highflyer Bloodstock Trophy for Leading Mares Chaser:

Chilli Filli – bred by Goldford Stud

Pink Legend – bred by Francis Mahon

Snow Leopardess – bred by Marietta Fox-Pitt

 

Midnight Legend Trophy for Leading Mares Hurdler:

Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy

Martello Sky – bred the late Tim Wood

Molly Ollys Wishes – bred by Dean and Keith Pugh

 

Overbury Stud Trophy for Leading Novice Chaser:

Edwardstone – bred by Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

Master Mcshee – bred by Lindsey Suenson-Taylor

Miller's Bank – bred by Alex Hales

 

Peel Bloodstock Trophy for Leading Novice Hurdler:

Constitution Hill – bred by Sally Noott

I Like To Move It – bred by John & Alice Dawson

Nells Son – bred by Langdale Racing & Bloodstock

 

Mickley Stud Trophy for Leading Mares' Novice Hurdler:

Ahorsewithnoname – bred by Whitley Stud

Elle Est Belle – bred by Rita Vaughan

Rainyday Woman – bred by Pam Sly

 

Batsford Stud Trophy for Leading NH Flat Mare:

Lily Du Berlais – bred by John Lightfoot

Luccia – bred by Pump and Plant Services Ltd

Lutinebella – bred by Jenny Hall

 

Elusive Bloodstock Trophy for Leading NH Flat Horse:

Crambo – bred by Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd

Hullnback – bred by Joanna Daniell

Timeforatune – bred by Brian Eckley

 

Eric Gillie Trophy – Special Achievement Award

Dudgeon Cup – NH Broodmare of the Year:

It Doesn't Matter – dam of Miller's Bank

Nothingtoloose – dam of Edwardstone

Queen Of The Stage – dam of Constitution Hill

 

Horse & Hound Cup – Leading active British-based stallion by individual chase winners in GB & Ire in 2021-22

Whitbread Silver Salver, sponsored by Beswick Brothers Bloodstock – Leading active British-based stallion by prize money in GB & Ire in 2021-22

Queen Mother's Silver Salver – NH Special Achievement Award

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TBA Awarded Over £360K to Support Racing Industry

Over £360,000 will be issued to the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association over a three-year period for activities that work towards improving the education provision, equine welfare and environmental sustainability of the UK racing industry. The money will come from the Racing Foundation, the racing industry's charitable grant issuing body.

The plans include funding for further development and delivery of new initiatives within the TBA's Thoroughbred Breeding Industry Training and Qualification Pathway, which provides a formal structure to industry learning–ranging from essential skills at Level 1 through to advanced management training at Level 4. Continued support at Level 1 for the successful Entry to Stud Employment (E2SE) programme in 2022 will ensure that the industry continues to attract new entrants and deliver accessible training. The expansion of content on the TBA's e-learning platform TB-Ed will also enable thoroughbred breeders, enthusiasts and students to improve their knowledge of topics relating to thoroughbred horse care and breeding at their own convenience.

Plans for the third Economic Impact Study will be able to proceed this year to provide further data on which to assess trends from the 2014 and 2018 research. The previous studies, instrumental in the formulation of the TBA's evidence-based strategies to combat industry challenges, resulted in the successful creation and delivery of NHMOPS and subsequent GBB scheme.

TBA Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said, “Equine health and welfare is at the heart of our work at the TBA. By prioritising education and training we can ensure that all our industry participants can continue to deliver the highest standards of equine care.

“Funds from the Racing Foundation will support these key areas, whilst progressing the TBA's equine welfare strategy which includes improved data collection and analysis, education, traceability and aftercare.

“All of this wouldn't be possible in the long term without a sustainable environment in which to raise thoroughbreds, hence our commitment to encourage environmental best practice within the industry. The Racing Foundation funded our first award-winning sustainability project last year and we are delighted to be partnering with them again as we develop this work.

“The third Economic Impact Study will also enable us to assess the current state of the industry, whilst identifying possible future challenges and opportunities for the sector.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Racing Foundation in helping us deliver these projects to achieve our five-year goals to improve the operating environment for all participants in the industry.”

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TBA NH Showcase Features 18 Stallions

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's NH Stallion Showcase, scheduled for Jan. 25, will feature 18 NH stallions, including freshman sires G1 St Leger hero and Shade Oak Stud's resident Logician (GB) (Frankel {GB}), and Chapel Stud's G2 York S. winner Bangkok (Ire) (Australia {GB}). The 18 stallions, many of whom are among the record 31 stallions registered to the 2022 TBA Elite NH Mares' Scheme, will be shown in Yard B at the Goffs UK sales complex.

“There is an increasing exciting selection of British-based stallions available to NH breeders and this showcase provides an ideal opportunity for breeders to review the stallions at their leisure ahead of the breeding season and to talk to stallion owners about their choices,” said TBA NH Committee Chairman, Bryan Mayoh. “The event will also play host to the TBA's Silent Auction of NH nominations, which provides valuable funds towards the associations National Hunt activities over the year.”

Also included at this year's NH Stallion Showcase are established sires Chapel Stud's G1 Prix Ganay scorer Planteur (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), Peel Hall Stud's Frammassone {Ire} (Fraam {GB}), a multiple Group 1-winning hurdler in Italy and Dragon Dancer (GB) (Sadler's Wells), G1 Epsom Derby runner-up, who stands at Nunstainton Stud.

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