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KY Breeders' Fund Finds Some Stability

KY Breeders' Fund Finds Some Stability

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund had more than 8,000 mares registered by the Aug. 15 deadline, about the same number as last year.

 Tuesday, September 11, 2012
NY Breeders' Awards to Jump Sharply in 2012

NY Breeders' Awards to Jump Sharply in 2012

Just days before the opening of the Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct, the New York Breeding and Development Fund announced a sharp increase in breeders' awards for 2012.

 Monday, October 24, 2011
Changes Sought for KY Breed Incentive Fund

Changes Sought for KY Breed Incentive Fund

The Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund advisory committee May 10 unanimously approved key changes in the program, which has become an important part of the state's Thoroughbred industry in very challenging times.

 Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Bill Would Hike Cap on New York Breeders' Awards

The cap on the amount of money available for breeders' awards in New York would be hiked under legislation proposed by the head of the Senate Racing Committee.

 Monday, May 01, 2006

New Jersey Breed Enhancement Program Moves Closer

The New Jersey Senate Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee recently approved legislation that would award New Jersey breeders award money following out of state wins. The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2004

Compensation for Dead Horse Includes Lost Breeders' Awards

A Texas lawsuit seeking compensation for the death of a 2-year-old gelding in a van accident also broke new legal ground. After months of legal wrangling, Jim and Helen Widener of Irving, Texas, were awarded $65,000 as compensation for the death of their Texas-bred gelding I Stole the Wish in July 1998. The settlement, which included $10,000 for lost state breeders' awards, is believed to be the first time that a United States court officially recognized and placed a value on a state Thoroughbred breeding program.

 Monday, December 18, 2000