NYSS Reminds Horsemen 2-Year-Old Late Closers Payments Due July 27

ALBANY, NY (07/20/2009)(readMedia)-- The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today reminds horsemen that New York Sire Stakes Late Closers payments for two-year-olds racing in the 2009 season are due July 27.

The payments are $300 for each two-year-old you wish to stake to the 2009 Late Closers series.

Payments are accepted in checks or money orders and must be postmarked by July 27, 2009. To make your nomination(s), please fill out the appropriate NYSS Late Closers entry form (there is a separate form for pacer and for trotter) and mail it with your payment to:

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund

90 State Street, Suite 809

Albany, NY 12207

Please make checks and money orders payable to Agriculture& New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund.

The NYSS Late Closer Entry Forms are available for download on the "forms and downloads" page (http://tiny.cc/NYSSforms).

The NYSS Late Closer Conditions are available for download on the "conditions" page (http://tiny.cc/NYSSconditions).

For more information, visit www.nysirestakes.com or contact the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund at 518-436-8713 or info@nysirestakes.com.

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