TBA Flat Breeders’ Award Winners Unveiled

The winners of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) Flat Breeders' Awards Evening were revealed at Chippenham Park on Thursday evening.

The awards are as follows:

  • The Andrew Devonshire Bronze: Jeff Smith
  • The Dominion Bronze: Kevin Needham
  • Industry Merit Award: Oliver St. Lawrence
  • TBA Silver Rose Bowl (TBA Flat Breeder of the Year): Kirsten Rausing
  • TBA Silver Salver (Special Merit Award {Flat}): Chasemore Farm
  • Langham Cup (Small Breeder of the Year):Strawberry Fields Stud
  • Filly of Merit Award:Commissioning (GB) (Kingman {GB}) – Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalif & Sheikh Isa Salman
  • J. Joel Silver Salver (Broodmare of the Year {Flat}) (Kindly sponsored by Barton Stud): Aghareed (Kingmambo) – Shadwell Stud
  • Stud Employee Award (Kindly sponsored by New England Stud): Bev Woodley – Chasemore Farm
  • BBA Silver Cigar Box (Leading British-based Stallion {Flat earnings}): Dubawi (Ire)
  • Barleythorpe Stud Silver Cup (Leading British-based Stallion {Individual Flat winners}): Dubawi (Ire)
  • The Queen's Silver Cup (Leading British-based Flat Breeder {Flat earnings}):  Godolphin
  • Tattersalls Silver Salver (Leading British-based First- Season Sire {Flat Earnings}) (Kindly sponsored by Tattersalls):  Havana Grey (GB)
  • British EBF Stallion Special Merit Award: Nathaniel (Ire).

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TB-Ed Launches New Identity and Free Member Benefits

TB-Ed, the digital education hub for the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA), has a new brand identity which was launched on Friday.

Signing up for TB-Ed has always been free and there are a variety of free resources, but now TBA members and TBA ACCESSS subscribers can access additional content on the platform for free. Subscriptions for full access to the TB-Ed site are £60 per year. Click here to access the TB-Ed website.

“We are delighted to share the new-look TB-Ed and I think it truly showcases what we can offer,” TBA Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said. “We want to ensure that we're supporting as many people as possible to get involved and thrive in the Thoroughbred breeding industry, and TB-Ed's new identity will ensure that we reach the right people.”

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Nominations for the TBA Flat Breeders’ Awards Evening 2023 Revealed

Shortlisted nominees for five of the 14 award categories at this year's Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Flat Breeders' Awards Evening, were revealed by the TBA on Tuesday.

The event, which celebrates British-bred successes from the 2022 Flat season, is set to take place during the Tattersalls July Sale at Chippenham Park near Newmarket on Wednesday, July 12, and will be hosted by Gina Bryce. Tickets are £80 per person and are available for purchase via the TBA website. Event admission includes entry to the event, a drinks and canapes reception, a two-course dinner and the awards ceremony. The awards and nominees are as follows:

SILVER ROSE BOWL–TBA Flat Breeder of the Year
Cheveley Park Stud
Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Kirsten Rausing
Shadwell Stud
Whitsbury Manor Stud

TBA SILVER SALVER–Special Merit Award (Flat)
Blue Diamond Stud
Chasemore Farm
Lawn Stud
London Thoroughbred Services
Lordship Stud & Sunderland Holdings

LANGHAM CUP–Small Breeder of the Year
Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa & Sheikh Isa Salman
Deborah O'Brien
Knox & Wells Ltd. & Roger Devlin
Lemington Grange Stud
Strawberry Fields Stud

FILLY OF MERIT AWARD
Commissioning (GB) (Kingman {GB})–Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa & Sheikh Isa Salman
Mimikyu (GB) (Dubawi {Ire})–George Strawbridge
Sense of Duty (GB) (Showcasing {GB})–St Albans Bloodstock Ltd
Trillium (GB) (No Nay Never)–Rockcliffe Stud

H. J. JOEL SILVER SALVER–Broodmare of the Year (Flat), sponsored by Barton Stud
Aghareed (Kingmambo)–Shadwell Stud
Alwilda (GB) (Hernando {Fr})–(Lanwades Stud
Desert Berry (GB) (Green Desert)–Strawberry Fields Stud
Suelita (GB) (Dutch Art {GB})–Whitsbury Manor Stud

Other awards to be presented for excellence in the industry include the Stud Employee Award, Industry Merit Award, BBA Silver Cigar Box, Barleythorpe Stud Silver Cup, The Queen's Silver Cup, Tattersalls Super Salver, British EBF Stallion Special Merit Award, Dominion Bronze and Andrew Devonshire Bronze.

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Great British Bonus Scheme Breaks £10-Million Mark In Bonuses

Over £10 million in bonuses have now been paid out by the Great British Bonus (GBB) scheme, the organisation announced on Friday.

Started three years previously, the scheme incentivises and rewards the breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by awarding bonuses of up to £20,000 per race.

GBB Operations Executive, Charlie Newton said, “We are thrilled to have reached this record milestone. The scheme arrived at a time when it was desperately needed. Not only were we feeling the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit, but the breeding industry had been witnessing a sustained decline in numbers and profitability. In a little under three years, we have put £10 million back in the pockets of breeders, owners, trainers, jockeys, and stable staff.

“That's an amazing achievement in itself, but we've also seen an increase in the demand for and the value of British-bred fillies in the sales ring. Fillies and mares now have a lucrative career path, which will, in turn, see the strengthening of our broodmare bands.”

Bonuses have been paid out to 549 fillies and mares in 722 races to date, in both the Flat and National Hunt jurisdictions. Flat fillies and mares have earned 497 bonuses, worth over £7.1 million, while their jumping counterparts have been awarded 225 bonuses worth £2.9 million. Approximately 85% of the bonuses go to fillies by British-based stallions. This behaviour is encouraged by the scheme's two levels of eligibility: 100% GBB fillies are by stallions based in Britain at the time of covering and can win the larger bonuses of £20,000; 50% GBB fillies are by stallions based outside Britain and they can win bonuses of up to £10,000.

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Deputy Chairman, Philip Newton, said, “We couldn't be more pleased and proud at how GBB has been performing. We knew it could be a success, but the results have surpassed expectations. The industry has really taken a hold of it and made it their own.

“We recently commissioned PwC to carry out an Economic Impact Study to discover what impact GBB was having on the industry. Overall, in the three years since GBB launched, the price of British-bred fillies has increased by 16.6%–that breaks down as a 30.7% uplift in the foal price, 14.8% of the yearling price, and a 16.5% increase for National Hunt stores. These are welcome advances for a breeding industry that remains under extreme economic pressure.”

Created and operated by the TBA, the scheme receives around 30% of its income via registration fees, but the bulk of its financial support comes from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB).

Newton added, “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to everyone who has supported us in making this milestone possible. Not least, the HBLB, which generously funds GBB to the tune of £3.5 million a year.”

Alan Delmonte, of the HBLB, said, “Since GBB was launched in June 2020, HBLB is delighted to have provided it with funding of £7.6 million. It is particularly pleasing to see the 16% increase in the value of GBB-eligible fillies since the scheme started. Funding for GBB is among significant investments that HBLB has made in recent years to enhance British breeding and also to provide incentives for the racing of fillies and mares.”

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