Owners and trainers of foals who are eligible to the Massachusetts Sire Stakes should take note that the 2024 nominating payments are due on Wednesday, May 15.

Foals of 2023 from a resident mare registered with the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources are eligible for registration to the Massachusetts Breeding Program. Yearling registration requires a copy of the United States Trotting Association registration certificate and the fee of $25 USD, and are both due on May 15.  Late registration will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2024. Late registration requires a copy of the USTA registration certificate and the May 15 fee of $25 USD plus a $500 USD late fee.

The necessary form for this payment is available for download at sominc.net under the “Forms” tab.

Cheques should be made payable and mail to: Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. PO Box 1682 Plainville, MA 02762.

For more information, call 774-571-1433 or email [email protected].

(Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts)