by Cheri Stambaugh, for the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund

Union Bridge, MD — In order for their foals to be eligible to the slots enhanced Maryland Sire Stakes, all stallions standing in Maryland for the 2014 breeding season must be registered with the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund by Dec. 1.

Since the Dec. 1 deadline falls on a weekend a postmark of Dec. 2 will be accepted. Forms and payment info can be found on our website at www.msrfonline.com.

A late yearling nomination can be made by Dec. 31 for anyone that missed the May 15 payment date for the Maryland Sire Stakes and/or the Maryland Standardbred Fund Stakes. A fee of $500 for each stake, along with the nomination form must be postmarked by Dec. 31.

Please use our website for all of your Maryland staking information and forms at www.msrfonline.com or call 410.775.0152 or 240.285.0326.