from the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association

Pompano Beach, FL — The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association has announced its 2012 stakes schedule for 2- and 3-year-olds.

The schedule, which begins in June, includes additional racing opportunities for 3-year-olds compared to prior years, including the previously announced FSBOA Stake #1 (early closer with nominations due February 15, 2012).

Each of the Florida-sired stakes have monies added to nominating, sustaining and declaration fees by FSBOA and PPI, Inc. including funds reallocated from the previous Florida Bonus program.

In addition, stallion awards and breeder’s awards (2-4-year-olds winning stakes and overnight events in Florida) continue with an enhancement that breeder’s awards for Florida Breeders Stake final winners will receive $1,500 each.

The stakes conditions and stakes entry forms will be posted to www.flstandardbreds.com and are available in the FSBOA office.

Be here for exciting Florida Sire Stakes action in the 2012 calendar year and watch for your opportunity to acquire Florida-sired yearlings at the annual FSBOA Yearling and Mixed Sale in November.

The 2012 Florida Standardbred Breeders Book and Stallion Directory has been published and will also be on the www.flstandardbreds.com website this week.