by M. Kelly Young, executive director, Harness Horse Breeders of New York

Latham, NY — New York stallion owners should be advised that payments for the 2007 and 2008 Empire Breeders Classic are due February 15, 2007. All owners who registered a stallion in 2003 and 2004 in New York were mailed the nomination application in January.

Please note that the conditions for the 2008 event mailed out with the application were incorrect. The correct version is printed in the USTA Stakes Guide and is available on www.nysirestakes.com. The 2007 conditions were correct as mailed.

Should you have any questions, please contact Harness Horse Breeders at (518) 785-5858 or e-mail nyss@nysirestakes.com.