From the President's Desk...
Yearling sale season has begun with a very different look to the year with APG and Nutrien reducing and expanding their offerings. The beginning of April creates a new focus for sellers and buyers alike with a two-day sale following the parade on the Saturday. I understand Nutrien are keen to turn this weekend into something of a social event with premium racing through their sales races and the sale going over a number of days. This would be an exciting eventuality for the industry if it can be brought to fruition.
We wish our members the best of luck in obtaining top prices for their yearlings! HBV will be active in the lead up to the sale via various media channels promoting the sale. This year is the first time yearlings with the elevated Vicbred First Win Bonuses are available for purchase including the new category of Vicbred Pure. Buyers are encouraged to check out these well-bred prospects!
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2022 HBV Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Harness Breeders (Vic) Inc (covering transition reporting period 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2022) will be held at 10:30AM SUNDAY 12 MARCH.
Online via Zoom - click HERE to join on the day
Agenda and Annual Report up on the website soon.
Committee vacancies - we encourage members to nominate to join our dedicated committee for 2023. Nomination forms can be found HERE and are accepted up until three days before the AGM.
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Vicbred Benefits For Breeders
Just how much are breeders (foal nominators) getting paid, even when they no longer own the horse? The answers may surprise you! Keep an eye on our social media feeds for more case studies across the new season.
There are three ways that breeders continue to benefit from breeding Vicbred horses:
10% Vicbred Breeder Bonus - an amount equal to 10% of the advertised race stake is paid to the foal nominator of a Vicbred-eligible horse EVERY TIME it wins any age-restricted (2YO-3YO-4YO) race in Victoria.
Breeder Vicbred Stake Percentage - 5% of the total prize money due to a horse (1st-12th) is paid to the foal nominator every time a horse collects prize money in any Vicbred or Vicbred Platinum NR race or heat, semi-final and final of the Home Grown or Super Series. If there is no Stallion Nominator, the breeder gets 10%.
Breeder Vicbred First Win Bonus Percentage - 5% of the $7,000 (2-3-4YO) or $3,500 (5YO+) Vicbred First Win Bonus, claimed by a Vicbred horse on its debut win in Victoria is paid to the foal nominator. If there is no Stallion Nominator, the breeder gets 10%.
Heading to the sales?
If you're looking to buy, keep an eye out for the Vicbred eligible lots which will be carrying a hip sticker through the ring identifying which tier they're eligible for: V8 for Vicbred Basic ($8,000 First Win Bonus), V9 for Vicbred Platinum ($9,000) and V12 for Vicbred Pure ($12,000).
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HBV Membership 2023
Membership for the 2023 season is now open. All current and recently lapsed members have received a new season membership form and information about the AGM but you can also download the new form HERE or below.
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Searching For A Vicbred Star
Get your cameras clicking, we're searching for our 2023 Stallion Guide cover star from this season's Vicbred crop! Could your latest foal be the one we're looking for? Entries are open now, find out how HERE.
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Nutrien Melbourne 2023
The 2023 Nutrien Melbourne Yearling Sale catalogue is now available, along with sales information for the April 1-3 event. Click through to see the digital catalogue or order a hard copy HERE.
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Taking place after the Woodlands Stud Yearling Parade on Saturday 1 April 2023, University of Melbourne's Dr James Gilkerson will be assessing all yearlings and presented the best colt and filly of each gait with an award. Set judging criteria apply and we look forward to bringing you the results before the sales start on Sunday.
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Member Group Results
Congratulations to Group 1 winning member-breeders across February:
Yabby Dam Farms - Just Believe (Great Southern Star, Australian Trotting Grand Prix)
Lauriston Bloodstock - Honolua Bay (AG Hunter Cup)
Benstud Standardbreds - Catch A Wave (Chariots Of Fire)
Victorian Group wins also for Benstud (Catch A Wave) & Colin Muprhy (Sleepee).
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OCD & Bone Disease in Standardbreds
Join Dr Kath McIntosh (Northern Rivers Equine) to discuss OCD and bone disease in Standardbreds with Paul Campbell of Campbell’s Comments.
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Harness Breeders Victoria Committee Meetings
The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Tuesday 28 March 2023 and a summary of proceedings will be posted on our website shortly after. We invite members and interested parties to submit papers or correspondence for consideration by the Committee by post or email. To be tabled at the next meeting, they must be received no later than Friday 17 March 2023. Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee.
The summary of proceedings from our January meeting can be viewed HERE |
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Headline image: A 2021 filly by Empire Stallions' Captaintreacherous from American Ideal mare, Luna Stride, bred by members Emilio & Maria Rosati (E & M Stride).
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