Milton, ON – Owners of Ontario Bred horses now have additional opportunities to receive a return on their investment. For the first time, the C$1.42 million Harvest Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park is open to both 2- and 3-year-old Ontario Sired and Ontario Bred horses.
Ontario Bred horses are those whose dam was properly enrolled in the Standardbred Improvement Program’s (SIP) Ontario Resident Mare Program (ORMP) for the 2023 or 2024 foaling year, regardless of whether their sire stood in Ontario or elsewhere. Eligible Ontario Sired horses are those by a stallion registered with the SIP for the 2022 or 2023 breeding year.
The Harvest Series, which debuted in 2018, has no nominating or sustaining fees.
“We are excited about this additional opportunity for those horses born and raised in Ontario that were sired by stallions standing here or in other jurisdictions,” said Standardbred Breeders of Ontario (SBOA) president and SIP Committee member Stephen Palermo. “It’s just another great reason for Ontario breeders to keep their mares at home and produce foals in the province. The improvements to the Harvest Series adds value to both Ontario Sired and Ontario Bred horses and enhances the benefits of breeding and racing in Ontario.”
The series is in addition to the C$16.6 million Ontario Sires Stakes program open to registered Ontario Sired horses.
The Harvest Series begins on Oct. 12 and extends into November. For complete details and the full schedule, visit the Ontario Racing website.