Great British Bonus
The Great British Bonus scheme (GBB) was launched in May 2020 as an initiative to incentivise owners to invest in British-bred fillies, to support the British racing programme on the Flat and over Jumps. It additionally aims to improve the demand for British-bred fillies at the sales and ensure that more fillies are tested as racehorses, underpinning the selection for breeding on the basis of racing ability.
In 2026, HBLB will provide £4.915m (£4.655m in 2025) towards the GBB scheme. GBBPLUS, the extension of the scheme which was introduced in 2025 remains in 2026, continuing targeted support for middle-distance and staying Flat fillies and for steeplechasing mares.
GBB is confined to GB-bred fillies on the Flat and Jumps who qualify under the following categories:
- 100% GBB: Foals born in GB sired by a stallion standing in GB.
- 50% GBB: Foals born in GB sired by a stallion standing abroad.
Registered fillies can earn up to £100,000 in bonuses, with funds allocated between owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys and stable staff.
For more information on GBB, including the full terms and conditions, visit the official website: www.greatbritishbonus.co.uk.