High Value Developmental Races on the Flat will continue this season, with 76 races programmed to strengthen the British racing and breeding industry.The novice and maiden races are run with enhanced prize-money to support domestic breeding and encourage the purchase and racing of young talent in Britain.The programme of high value races is possible thanks to the support of British Stallion Studs (European Breeders' Fund), Darley, Juddmonte and Tattersalls, who combine with the BHA Development Fund to provide financial support for the initiative.The first High Value Developmental race of the year will take place on Friday, April 3, before the programme runs through the Flat season, concluding on Thursday 3 December. It consists of a range of races to support promising young horses, with open races each offering at least £40,000 and restricted races worth a minimum of £30,000. The total prize-money across all races is expected to exceed £2.8 million.Last season, there were several notable examples of horses progressing to pattern level after running in one of the developmental races, including the subsequent Group 1 winners Venetian Sun (Starman) and Consent (Lope De Vega).Richard Wayman, director of racing at the BHA, said, “We are pleased to confirm the continuation of the High Value Developmental programme for the 2026 Flat season as part of a wider strategy that aims to see more high-quality horses bred, trained and raced in Britain.“The High Value Developmental races are not only helping to incentivise the racing and breeding of talented horses in Britain, but we are now seeing increasing examples of the positive role they are playing in the development of young horses with graduates going on to succeed at the very highest level.“The ongoing success of this initiative would not be possible without the sponsorship support of British Stallion Studs (EBF), Juddmonte, Darley and Tattersalls. We are also grateful to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board and our host racecourses, whose backing ensures these races continue to be run at an elevated level.”Kerry Murphy, CEO of the European Breeders' Fund, added, “There is no question that prize-money is the most important factor for owners. This series of £30k and £40k races is a great example of collaboration and what can be achieved.“The British EBF has long supported higher value two-year-old maiden races and that this series is heading into its fourth year is a huge positive.”The post High Value Developmental Races Continue in 2026 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.