Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2013 eligibility fees must be paid prior to any horse racing in 2013.

If the $73 eligibility fee is not paid prior to a horse making its first start (in a race or qualifier), the horse will be suspended after its first outing in 2013 and not reinstated until the fee is paid.

The eligibility fee can be paid beginning December 1, 2012.

Eligibility fees can be paid to any Standardbred Canada field representative, or by contacting SC's Customer Services Department at 905-858-3060, or by faxing the form -- which is available by clicking here -- to 905-858-8047.

The fees can also be paid online via the SC website by clicking here.