February Breeder’s Bulletin

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Committee Notes With the 2024 AGM approaching it is timely to advise that long-standing members Nick Hooper, Brett Coffey and Terry Lewis will not be seeking re-election to the Committee. Along with a casual vacancy or two, this leaves a number of opportunities for members to join the Committee and to potentially take on leadership roles. Members are asked to consider nominating for Committee including the vacant Executive roles (President and Secretary). This can be done filling out the Nomination Form and returning it no later than three days from the AGM. If you'd like to discuss what it means to serve on the HBV committee, don't hesitate to contact one of the current committee members (details HERE).   While the advertised online format via Zoom will still be available for those unable to travel on Sunday 3 March, the committee will be hosting an in-person AGM event for anyone who wishes to attend. The meeting will be held in the Bendigo Harness Racing Club's committee room at Lord's Raceway in Bendigo, starting as previously advised at 10:30am. RSVP to contact@hbv.org.au before February 27 or link in on the day via this ZOOM LINK. The 2023 Annual Report will be sent with a reminder notice by email in the coming weeks and will be available on our website to download and view before March 3. Committee Update HBV was first approached by other Victorian harness Kindred Bodies in relation to a petition after it had been produced. By return email, our Executive sought time to consult with our Committee before responding. Notwithstanding that, the Petition was publicly released before HBV had a chance to respond to the other Kindred Bodies. HBV shares the view that the new Board of HRV should contain people with significant harness racing experience. On the back of a positive meeting with Minister for Racing Anthony Carbine in August, the HBV Executive will continue to engage with the Minister's office in relation to this matter alongside broader issues of industry sustainability and breeding sector support. 2024 Member Renewals Due The season is now well underway! A renewal notice was recently posted if you have not yet renewed - simply return that form or use the new, easy direct-pay function via the link below to take up membership for the 2024 season and help support breeders across Victoria. Renew & Pay Online Now APG Melbourne Sales   It was wonderful to see yet another brilliantly bred and presented draft of yearlings in APG's return to Melbourne. Congratulations to member-vendors on the standard of bloodstock on offer and on your results. The sale had a clearance rate of 69.64% with a top lot of $210,000 (Lot 161 Left For Dead x Bettors Delight). You can see the full results HERE. Vicbred Pure First Pacing Win The first Vicbred Pure $12,000 was won at Bendigo last month when Viva Storm (The Storm Inside x Viva La Nina) won the Simonds Homes Maiden. Read all about the first 2YO race of the season HERE. Best Presented at Oaklands   HBV were proud to sponsor the Best Presented Yearling awards at APG to recognise the efforts made by preparers and handlers in bringing a professional edge to the sales. Congratulations to Fairhaven Farm, Oxley Farm, Teela Park and Grand Lodge. See all the winners on our Facebook Page.   Snapshots from the Sales   An album of photos from the very warm Melbourne Australian Pacing Gold yearling sales is now up on our Facebook Page - you can view them HERE, and don't forget to tag and share. Annual General Meeting 2024 The 2023 season Annual General Meeting will be held at 10:30AM Sunday 3 March 2024 via Zoom for accessibility. More information will be an email before the event, on our website & Facebook Page. Member Group Results Congratulations to Group 1 & topline race winning member-breeders: Lauriston Bloodstock - Curly James (Shepparton Gold Pacing Cup) Tyson Linke - Encipher (pic, Ladyship Cup) Get those cameras clicking, Vicbred breeders - we’re on a quest to find a fantastic foal to grace the cover of the 2024 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide. A panel of graphic designers will select six finalists to be presented six images to a VERY special judge who will choose their favourite foal photo to grace the cover of all hard copy Stallion Guides in 2024. All entrants will also be showcased in a dedicated album on our Facebook Page, and the final six will feature in the Guide itself. Read full details with terms and conditions HERE. Nutrien Sales Melbourne A reminder that the final yearling sales of the season will take place at Oaklands in April, a three-day event with a parade and our best presented yearling awards on the Friday and the sales across Saturday and Sunday. The catalogue is available HERE and you can find more information including how to register HERE. We will be promoting member's lots in the weeks beforehand, make sure you're renewed if you're a vendor! Breed To Succeed - Breeding For the Yearling Sales Focusing on getting breeders thinking about breeding for yearling sales, listen to successful commercial breeder Bruce Edward and prolific purchaser Brett Lilley with Campbell’s Comments. Harness Breeders Victoria Committee Meetings The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for after the AGM on Sunday 3 March 2024 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.  Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee. For consideration at this meeting, members should email papers or correspondence no later than Tuesday 14 February.   The summary of proceedings from our November meeting can be viewed HERE. Headline image: A 2022 colt from the Big Wookie Group's Pet Rock mare, Lightning Lana by Be Happy Mach.

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