Owners and trainers of horses eligible to the Massachusetts Breeders Stake should take note that the 2025 sustaining payments for all two- and three-year-old contenders are due by Tuesday, April 15.

The two-year-old payment is $200 USD and the three-year-old payment is $300 USD. If there has been a change of name or ownership, please submit a copy of the registration certificate at the same time.

The necessary form for this payment is available for download at sominc.net.

While on that page, it may also be a good time to download and submit the 2025 yearling nomination form, which will be due next month on Thursday, May 15.

Foals of 2024 from a resident mare registered with 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 USTA registration certificate and the fee of $25.00.  Late registration will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2025.  Late registration requires a copy of the USTA registration certificate and the May 15 fee of $25.00, plus a $500.00 late fee. 

(Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts)