Harness: Deadline approaching for Ohio Sire Stakes payments

The Ohio Standardbred Development Fund would like to remind all horsemen that the deadline to nominate 2- and 3-year-olds to the 2020 Ohio Sires Stakes is March 16, 2020.

Horsemen wishing to nominate their youngsters to Ohio’s richest program for state-breds must fill out a nomination form and include a payment of $500 per horse. It is advisable to witness the post office employee hand stamp your envelope to ensure it is postmarked by March 16, 2020 at the latest.

For a foal to be eligible to the rich Ohio Sires Stakes, it must be sired by a stallion registered with the Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) and standing in the state of Ohio during the year of conception.

The Ohio Sires Stakes for 2- and 3-year-olds includes four series legs with purses of $40,000 to $60,000 each and eight $300,000 divisional Championships, to be raced on September 5, 2020 at Scioto Downs. As well, eight $75,000 Consolations for 2- and 3-year-olds will be contested on Oct. 17 at Northfield Park.

For a list of Ohio eligible stallions, nomination forms and the 2020 Ohio Sires Stakes schedule, go to www.racingohio.net or contact OSDF Administrator Kimberly Rinker at 614-779-0269 or at kim.rinker@racing.ohio.gov for further information.

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