by Cheri Stambaugh

Union Bridge, MD — Two-year-old payments (foals of 2014) are due to the Maryland Standardbred Fund and the Maryland Sire Stakes on May 15. This payment is for 2-year-olds that will be racing in 2016.

Yearling nominations (foals of 2015) to the Maryland Standardbred Fund and the Maryland Sire Stakes are also due on May 15.

As per regulation: If the due date for a payment falls on a weekend or a holiday observed in this State, the payment shall be timely if: Mailed bearing a postmark which is not later than the next business day. A postmark of May 16, 2016 will be accepted.

All checks must be made out to the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund. We recommend that all payments be sent by certified mail. Please note the mailing address: P.O. Box 540, Union Bridge, MD 21791-0540.

All your staking lists, staking forms and regulations can be found on our website at www.msrfonline.com or you may call 410.775.0152 or 240.285.0326.