by Mark McKelvie, WEG Communications

Campbellville, ON — The final sustaining payment to the Pepsi North America Cup and all major WEG stakes is due this Monday (May 16).

Decision time is almost here for the connections of the 49 eligible 3-year-olds pacers to the Pepsi North America Cup. The final sustaining payment will keep a 3-year-old eligible to the Cup eliminations on Saturday (June 11). The C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup final is set for Saturday (June 18) at Mohawk Racetrack.

A final sustaining payment is also due on Monday for the following events: Canadian Trotting Classic, Fan Hanover, Elegantimage, Goodtimes, Fall Four (Governor’s Cup, Valley Victory, Three Diamonds, Goldsmith Maid), Metro Pace, She’s A Great Lady, William Wellwood Memorial, Peaceful Way, Nassagaweya, Eternal Camnation, Canadian Pacing Derby, Maple Leaf Trot, Roses Are Red, Milton, Armbro Flight, and Champlain Open/Filly (foals of 2014).

Monday’s deadline is also the final day for nominations to several Mohawk Summer Series events. The Dream Maker, Whenuwishuponastar, Pure Ivory and Define The World offer great racing opportunities for 2-year-olds this summer. The Summertime and Town Pro Series are for 3-year-old pacers.

Also on Monday, nominations are due for yearlings (foals of 2015) to the Champlain and Simcoe Stakes. A yearling nomination fee is also due for the 2018 SBOA Filly Stakes.

All conditions and regulations can be found in the WEG Stakes Booklet.

All stakes payments can be made online by clicking here.

If sending payments by mail, envelopes must be clearly postmarked no later than May 16 or payment will not be accepted. Registered mail is recommended.

Any questions or concerns regarding the May 16 deadline can be directed to the Mohawk Race Office, 905.854.7805.