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2021 Minnesota Standardbred Foal Registrations

8/19/2021 10:01:51 AM

News Release
Contact: Stephanie Jenson, Minnesota Breeders’ Fund Coordinator
Stephanie.jenson@state.mn.us
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Minnesota Breeders’ Fund Standardbred Foal Registrations Due August 31
 
COLUMBUS, Minn. (August 19, 2021) – The Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”) would like to remind all Standardbred owners and breeders that Minnesota Breeders’ Fund Foal Registrations must be submitted to the MRC with a postmark date of Tuesday, August 31, 2021 or earlier.
 
The Minnesota Breeders’ Fund is an incentive program designed to promote Standardbred breeding in Minnesota. The fund distributed $511,375 in 2019 and $585,172 in 2020. The highlight of the program for 2021 will be the Night of Champions at Running Aces, where $560,000 in purses will be awarded to eligible Minnesota-bred Standardbreds.
 
Foal registration forms can be found on Minnesota Breeders’ Fund website by visiting www.mnbreedersfund.com. Questions about foal registrations or general questions about the Minnesota Breeders’ Fund should be directed to Stephanie Jenson by calling (651) 925-3955 or by email at stephanie.jenson@state.mn.us.
 
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