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The Great British Bonus (GBB) has had record foal registrations for the third year in a row.
The scheme, launched in 2020, saw a total of 1,912 registrations, of which 1,453 were for Flat fillies and 459 for NH GBB.
Registration numbers for new British-based stallions are as follows: Logician, 54 fillies; Lope Y Fernandez, 37; Ubettabelieveit, 34; AAli 30; and Palace Pier, 25.
A major registrant this year was Market Drayton based Mickley Stud. Finn Kent of Mickley says: "This year, we had 88 fillies versus 60 colts, a few years ago, that would have been an utter disaster for us. GBB will give these fillies a value in the sales ring, so we have hope of seeing some returns on our investment."
The scheme has proven to be phenomenally popular not just with breeders but buyers too. The ability to win multiple bonuses of up to £100,000 has seen the median value of British-bred fillies increase by 16.3% in just three years. In addition, the gap in value between colts and fillies has closed by half.
GBB's Operations Executive, Charlie Newton, says: "Week two of the Tattersalls October Yearling sales will see nearly 350 GBB- registered fillies head through the ring. Book 3 is our most important sale and where we make the biggest difference to our breeders; last year, the median value of a GBB filly was 20,000gns against just 8,500gns when we first launched a 135 percent increase! In comparison, non-GB fillies median value has increased by just 66% in the same period from 11,000gns to 18,250gns. In return, we've paid out over £850,000 in bonuses to graduates of the sale."
"In reality, 20,000gns isn't a lot to pay for a filly whose breeder has paid covering fees and keep fees, particularly if the filly can win £40,000 or £60,000 in bonuses. Not everyone can be a million-pound sales topper, so we're delighted to be able to give breeders the opportunity to obtain a fairer price for their fillies."