Nominations dues for Massachusetts Sire Stakes yearlings

Plainville, MA — Breeders and owners of Massachusetts Sire Stake eligible harness racing yearlings should note that nominations for foals of 2022 from a resident mare registered with the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. are due by Monday (May 15). Yearling registration requires a copy of the U.S.T.A registration certificate and the fee of $25.00. Late registration will be accepted from Tuesday (May 16) until Saturday (Dec. 31) and requires a copy of the U.S.T.A registration certificate, the May 15 fee of $25.00 plus a $500.00 late fee.

The required form can be downloaded at sominc.net. Please complete it, make checks payable to the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. and mail them to: Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. PO Box 1682 Plainville, MA 02762

Connections of these horses should also note that all eligible yearlings must be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources as well before Saturday (Dec. 31). That form can also be found at sominc.net or at mass.gov/agr.

by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts