British National Hunt breeding

Applications are being taken until January 31 for the TBA's Elite National Hunt Mares' Scheme for 2025.  Backed by the Levy Board, the scheme offers increased grants of up to £4,500 to TBA full members who own jumps mares with a rating of 130+ or who have produced a runner rated 130+ (mare) or 140+ (gelding). Winners of black-type races are automatically qualified. "Britain has a high percentage of elite mares within its National Hunt broodmare ranks and this scheme provides a valuable incentive to TBA members who own such...