by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Nominations for the last of the 2011 Matron Stakes — the 3-year-old colt and gelding pace — must be made on Tuesday (Nov. 15) morning.

The entry box is open from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon. Entries made later will not be accepted.

The declaration fee is $1,500. For the colts and geldings not staked, there is a supplemental fee of $25,000 to enter.

The $64,000 (est,) eliminations are set for this Sunday (Nov. 20) with the top eight finishers qualifying for the $192,000 (est.) final on Sunday (Nov. 27).

Tuesday is also declaration day for the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2-year-old events for colt and gelding trotters and pacers. The first of two $20,000 preliminary legs are set for Sunday (Nov. 20).