'We're delighted' - GBB Bonus has paid out more than £9 million with Beauty win

The Great British Bonus (GBB) has paid out more than £9 million in bonuses since it launched in 2020 after Hidden Beauty picked up a £5,000 bonus in the Betting Better with Sky Bets Novices’ Hurdle at Doncaster.

As a race run for both males and mares, it offered a £10,000 bonus. However, under the terms of the scheme, as Hidden Beauty’s sire, Kapgarde, stands at Haras de la Hetraie in France, she was entitled to half that amount.

Will Kinsey of Peel Bloodstock, breeder of the Fergal O'Brien-trained six-year-old, said: “We’re delighted to be a part of GBB. We’ve had a number of winners now and it makes breeding a winner that little bit more special. It’s great to be able to offer our clients fillies and mares who are registered to the scheme.

"It means – particularly if they win a fillies-only race – a chance to see returns on their investment. Previously, these fillies would have been overlooked but now buyers are seeking them out.”

Charlie Newton of GBB added: "These milestone announcements have come thick and fast in the past 12 months, but every one is exciting – it’s certainly a super way to start the year!

"We always knew that GBB could be something fantastic – and it’s great to see the industry has taken hold of the scheme and really run with it. The Horserace Betting Levy Board is the majority funder for the scheme, so we’re grateful to them for backing us from the start."

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