2019 REVISED RACE SCHEDULE

Due to the hard work of the HRBC Executive, HRBC has a REVISED 2019 RACING SCHEDULE.  To view, go to About HRBC and click Race Schedule.

2018 HRBC Awards

Just wanted to thank all  who came out to support our industries champions by attending the March 2, 2019 awards banquet held at Newlands Golf & Country Club. To view the list of the winners, please go to Events.

 A very special thank you goes out to the following people who offered their help, supporting and assisting with the event; thank you, Dan Jukich,  Randy Miller, Cherie Paskaruk, Michelle Yates, Kassandra Linford, Kelly & Dave Hudon.

A special applause goes out to Sandra Roberts for all of her help arranging the stallion breeding and silent auction with proceeds going to Greener Pastures, assisting her was Jim Marino and Wayne Stanley.......job well done and thank you!!

Dear Members,

Please be advised that the 3 year old Open Stakes – Keith Linton and the Penny Bath WILL NOT have a nomination payment of $500 due March 1^st.

FEBRUARY 22 & 24 2019 - RACE CARDS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR TRACK CONDITIONS

Februay 21, 2019 - ATTENTION MEMBERS:

The Board of Directors of Harness Racing BC hereby gives notice of the Annual General Meeting for 2019.  AGM to be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Backstretch Restaurant.  

Please note that only Active Members in good standing, and Honourary Members can vote at the AGM.  To be in good standing, you must have paid your 2019 membership dues. You must renew for 2019 no later than Monday, March 4^th, 2019  or you will not be able to vote at the AGM.  Renewals will not be accepted past March 4^th, 2019 or at the AGM. Please view  Notice of AGM and Nomination Form for Elections below. If you have not paid your 2019 membership feel free to contact the office to pay over the phone by credit card or mail a cheque to HRBC.

 NOTICE OF AGM 2019

NOMINATION FOR ELECTIONS 2019

ATTENTION MEMBERS:

Due to poor track conditions, racing for Friday, February 15th & Sunday, February 17th has been cancelled.

REMINDER
Stake Payments for the Keith Linton/Penny Bath Open Stakes for 2 year old's and 3 year old's are due tomorrow February 15th payable to Standardbred Canada.
Please note that if you missed the yearling payment (foals of 2017) you may pay a late sustaining/nomination fee of $500 which includes the $200, 2 year old sustaining fee which is due February 15, 2019.

Attention Members:

NOMINEES ARE IN........To view the nominees that have been nominated to the catogories of the Breeding and Racing Divisions, go to "Events" and click the PDF, or visit the HRBC office where they are posted.

Awards Banquet - Tickets are now on sale for $50 per person, banquet held on March 2nd at Newlands Golf & Country Club. This year, tables will seat 10 and if you are wanting to RESERVE a table, tickets must be  purchased in advance.

AGM - The HRBC AGM has been set for April 8th, 2019, please ensure that your 2019 membership is paid.  Notice will be given shortly noting the details of the Election/AGM.

FEBRUARY 15TH DEADLINE - LINTON/BATH OPEN STAKE SUSTAINING FEE FOR ( FOALS OF 2016) 3 YEAR OLDS & (FOALS OF 2017) 2 YEAR OLDS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15TH, PAYABLE TO STANDARDBRED CANADA.

 START FEES DUE:

4 YEAR OLD BC BRED MARES -$300 START FEE DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

4 YEAR OLD BC BRED H & G - $300 START FEE DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

REMINDER: MUST ENTER HORSES BY 9:00 AM BUT HAVE UNTIL 3 PM ON ENTRY DAY TO PAY START FEE

And the Winner is.......

Lady Cloverdale 4 YO Mares Open Stake Final Winner - BLUE GROTTO

Cloverdale Pace 4 YO H & G Open Stake Final Winner - BOILING OAR

2019 STAKE SCHEDULE AND STAKE FORMS APPROVED

 To view the 2019 HRBC Stake Schedule and forms, please go to Stake Schedule/Forms

HRBC IMPLEMENTS NEW POLICY FOR PURSE CHEQUES - EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 13, 2018

Members, please be advised that HRBC will be implementing a new policy regarding purse cheques that have multiple owners. The following options available to owners are as follows:

1. Owners must appoint an Athorized Owner allowing purse cheques to be made payable to only ONE OWNER.

2. Owners may fill out the HRBC Cheque Authorization form allowing HRBC to split the cheques accordingly.  To have the form accepted, HRBC will need signatures of all owners of said horse with appropriate percentage of ownership listed.

2018 HRBC CHEQUE AUTHORIZATION - PRINTABLE

 Please Note:  Standardbred Canada Authorized Agent forms are to be completed with Standardbred Canada, BC Representative, Sandra Isbister.  Please do not confuse the authorized agent forms with the CHEQUE AUTHORIZATION form you may be required to complete with HRBC.

2018 IS COMING TO A CLOSE WHICH MEANS DEADLINES COME DUE

2018 NEW FOAL INCENTIVE - Please be advised that the deadline to submit your 2018 New Foal Application is December 31, 2018. To receive the $1,750 incentive, only completed applications will be accepted.

HARNESS THE VISION...At Harness Racing BC, we strive to provide quality, exciting races to increase revenue for our industry participants and the government.  Harness Racing in Cloverdale contributes substantially to the BC economic sectors more than most sports and entertainment through job creation in a variety of sectors - agriculture, hospitality, tourism and careers directly related to working with the horses in the racing industry

 photo credit: Darren Lupul