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EBF Makes Program Changes in Wake of BC Move

The European Breeders' Fund said Dec. 14 it has made changes to ensure horses sired in the Northern Hemisphere can be nominated to the EBF program of roughly 1,200 races.

 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
BC Plan Draws Mixed Reaction From EBF

BC Plan Draws Mixed Reaction From EBF

The European Breeders' Fund had a mixed reaction to the new nomination structure for Breeders' Cup, saying it acknowledges "with regret" termination of cross-registration agreement that has been in place since 1995.

 Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Italian Racing Suspended from EBF

The European Breeders Fund has suspended Italian racing from participating in its program because Italian racing has failed to "provide a solution to a long-running problem about the application of EBF regulations."

 Sunday, December 13, 2009
McCalmont Named New EBF Chairman

McCalmont Named New EBF Chairman

Harry McCalmont, owner of Norelands Stud in Ireland, will take over Jan. 1, 2008, from the long-serving Michael Wates as chairman of the coordinating committee of the European Breeders' Fund.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Britain's Support of Euro Breeders' Fund Hiked 12.4%

The British branch of the European Breeders' Fund has increased its contribution to prize money this year by 12.4% to £729,050. The amount is to be distributed among 380 races in Britain.

 Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Breeders' Cup Foal Nominations, Revenue Reach Record Level

A record 15,850 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2004, Breeders' Cup officials said Jan. 13.

 Thursday, January 13, 2005

Breeders' Cup Foal Nominations Up 7.3%

Breeders' Cup foal nominations rebounded in 2003 after two years of declines. A total of 14,927 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup in 2003, which marks a 7.3% increase from the previous year.

 Friday, January 16, 2004

Breeders' Cup Foal Nominations Decrease

Breeders' Cup Ltd. said 13,846 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2002, an 8.3% decrease in nominated foals from 2001.

 Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Ireland Tops EBF With $1.76M in 2002 Contributions

The relative strengths of the breeding industries in the main European countries can be partially gauged by looking at the level of stallion contributions to the European Breeders' Fund in 2002.

 Monday, December 23, 2002