by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — The entry box for this Sunday’s (Nov. 21) Matron 3-year-old colt pace nominees opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 12 Noon sharp on Tuesday (Nov. 16) at Dover Downs.

The elimination offers an estimated purse of $59,000. To supplement to the Matron, a declaration fee of $25,000 is required. The estimated purse for the final is $240,000.

The 2009 Matron final was won by Schoolkids, driven by Tim Tetrick, in 1:50.3.