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Notice to Horsemen: NYSS Payments Due April 15

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:01:05 -0400

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) officials today remind horsemen that sustaining payments are due April 15, 2011. These payments are required to remain eligible to race in the 2011 NYSS season.

Media Advisory: Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees to Meet March 21, 2011

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:01:28 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 3 PM at the NYS Racing & Wagering Board Office at One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York, 12305.

Reminder To Breeders: Send In Mare Residency Declaration Forms

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:01:06 -0500

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) reminds breeders who wish to be eligible for the Resident Mare Bonus Award to submit the Residency Declaration / Arrival Form to the Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund in Albany.

Notice to Horsemen: NYSS Payments Due February 15

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:30:54 -0500

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) officials today remind horsemen that continuation payments are due February 15, 2011. These payments are required to be eligible to race in the 2011 NYSS season.

NYSS Reminds New NY-Bred Owners to Submit New Owner Information

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:01:03 -0500

The New York Sire Stakes administrators remind all new owners of New York-bred standardbreds to submit to the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund) the "Owner and Name Change" form. This form is used by the Fu...

Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund Holds NYSS Awards Banquet

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:00:25 -0500

The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund) Executive Director, Peter Goold, today announced the Fund held its Annual New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) Awards Banquet on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Saratoga Raceway in ...

Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Board of Trustees to Meet

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:01:10 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 2 PM at the NYS Racing & Wagering Board Office at One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York, 12305.

New York Sire Stakes Finals At Yonkers On September 25

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:00:54 -0400

If you are looking for a unique and affordable night out, look no further than Empire City at Yonkers Raceway as it partners with the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund to present the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) Night...

Media Advisory: Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Develpment Board of Trustees to Meet

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:01:30 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 2 PM at the NYS Racing & Wagering Board Office at One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York.

NYSS Reminds Horsemen Payments Due February 15

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:28:31 -0500

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) officials today remind horsemen that continuation payments are due February 15, 2010. These payments are required to be eligible to race in the 2010 NYSS season.

Media Advisory: Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees to Meet

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:53:28 -0500

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 11AM at Yonkers Raceway (Yonkers, NY). The meeting will be in the Good Time Room.

Freshmen Colts Vie For NYSS Night of Champions

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:14:03 -0400

As the exciting $1.4 million New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions draws ever closer, many top horses are vying for a post in the NYSS finals at Vernon Downs on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

A Look at Three-Year-Old Pacing and Trotting Colts Competing for the NYSS Night of Champions

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:32:19 -0400

As the $16 million New York Sire Stakes season nears its end and the exciting $1.4 million New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions draws ever closer, many top horses are vying for a post in the NYSS finals.

Sophomore Fillies Vie to Compete in the NYSS Night of Champions

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:53:34 -0400

With the lucrative $1.4 million New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions just five weeks away, there are many NY-bred standouts vying to compete in the prestigious finals at Vernon Downs on September 26, 2009.

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

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:53:32 -0400

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.

Media Advisory: Agriculture & Nys Horse Breeding Development Fund Board Meeting

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:15:38 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10AM at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY. (240 Main Street, Goshen, NY)

NYSS Reminds Horsemen 3-Year-Old Late Closer Payments Due June 22

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:17:30 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today reminds horsemen that New York Sire Stakes Late Closers payments for three-year-olds racing in the 2009 season are due June 22. The payments are $300 for each three-year-ol...

The New York Sire Stakes Gives You More Ways to Stay Connected

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:37:43 -0400

Peter Goold, executive director of the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today announced the Fund's new initiatives to help you stay informed on the latest news, information and schedule for the New York Sire Stakes...

New York Sire Stakes Announces $16 Million in Purses for 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:54:48 -0400

Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Executive Director Peter Goold today announced the New York State Sire Stakes purses for the 2009 season. The total purses for 2009 are expected to be $16 million; this is $1 million...

NYSS Reminds Horsemen Yearling Nominations Due May 15

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:28:32 -0400

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today reminds horsemen that New York Sire Stakes yearling nomination payments are due Friday, May 15. The payments are $50 for each yearling you wish to nominate to the New York ...

New York Sire Stakes Reminds Horsemen of Payment Schedule for 2009 Season

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:44:23 -0500

The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) officials today remind horsemen to make their payments to be eligible to race in the 2009 NYSS season. The first payments are due February 15 each year with second payments due April 15th each year for the Sire Stak...

New York Sire Stakes Announces 2009 Race Schedule; Expected Purses

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:55:20 -0500

Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Executive Director Peter Goold today announced the New York State Sire Stakes (NYSS) purses and schedule for 2009. The total purses for 2009 are expected to be $15 million. The seas...

Media Advisory

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:36:58 -0500

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 10AM at the New York State Racing & Wagering Offices at 1 Broadway Center Suite 600, Schenectady, NY.

Media Advisory

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:46 -0500

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 2PM at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, New York. (240 Main Street Goshen, NY) The meeting will take place in the...

NYSS Reminds New NY-Bred Owners To Submit New Owner Information

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:09 -0500