New York State-Bred Registry Q & A

My mare just had a foal. What is the next step?
After passing out some cigars - fill out the Jockey Club Live-Foal report which usually has been sent to you in advance and notify the Fund by filling out a foaling card or use the online Foaling Card in the Fastrack Forms section.

What are foaling cards and how do I receive them?
Foaling cards are postcards provided by the Fund to be filled out when your mare has a foal. There is an annual mailing of these cards. Or you may fill out the online Foaling Card in the Fastrack Forms section..

What are movement cards and how do I receive them?
A mare-movement card is required when mares move into or out of New York State. This assists the Fund in the registration process. The card provides the Inspection Team with information which is used to maximize their farm visits and facilitates the data gathering. An annual mailing of these cards is provided or you can use our online Mare Movement Cards in the Fastrack Forms section..

What is a Resident mare?
A resident mare of 1996 and subsequent years must be continuously in residence in the State of New York from no later than 90 days after her last cover in the year of conception and thereafter remain in residence until foaling in New York State.

What is a Non-resident mare?
A non-resident mare is a mare that does not reside in New York State and must foal in New York State and be bred-back to a Registered New York stallion and thereafter remain in New York State for a continuous period of 90 days after giving birth to such foal.

What qualifies my foal to become a Registered New York Bred?
Because of several rules changes over the past few years it depends on the foaling year. You can call the Fund office at (212) 465-0660.

Why do I have to mail the foals Jockey Club papers to you by certified-return mail?
The Jockey Club certificate is an important document and in order to avoid any mishaps sending the papers by certified mail insures that both you and the Fund will have a traceable record.

How do I register my foal as a New York Bred?
Fill out the proper form for the year of foaling. These forms are provided by the Fund or in some cases by the foaling farms. Easiest way is to click into the Fastrack Forms section and fill out application paying with Visa or MasterCard. Or, if you prefer, you can download application in same section. Another option is to fill out the Information Request Form, or you contact Fund office at (518) 580-0100 or email us at nybreds@nybreds.com with your request and mailing address.

How will I know when the New York-bred eligibility process is completed?
There is no need to send Jockey Club registration papers to Fund office. The Fund will send you a written acknowledgement and certification card at the completion of registration process, which you can attach to Jockey Club registration papers, if you wish. Another option is to check the Registration Status section located on the homepage of nybreds.com -- direct link: http://www.nybreds.com/sealed/sealed_search.html

Can I fill out the registration papers before I receive the foals Jockey Club papers?
Yes. The foal application can be submitted as soon as it is born, however final processing for New York-bred status is predicated on completed Jockey Club papers, which the Fund is made aware of through automatic bi-weekly notifications.

How much does it cost to register a foal?
The rate varies depending on the age of the foal. If applied for by December 31st in the year of the foal's birth, the fee is $75. The yearling fee is $150 - the two year old fee is $250 and the three year old and up fee is $500.

When do I have to send the foals Jockey Club papers to the Fund?
When you receive your Jockey Club Foal Certificate, it should be mailed (certified- return receipt) to the Registrar. In order for you to receive award monies the papers must be sealed prior to entry. New York-breds entered in a restricted race in New York State without a seal will automatically be scratched and not entitled to a star.

What are the advantages of registering my horse if I do not plan to race it?
You never know when you may sell your horse so it is certainly to your advantage to register all horses as weanlings at the nominal fee to protect your investment in case of future sale. The horse will be worth much more as a registered New York-bred.

As a breeder if I sell my horse can it still be registered?
Yes. You as the breeder and the farm manager or veterinarian at the time of foaling, must then sign the application form, but the earlier the better.

Can I sign my spouses name on the registration form?
No. Only the breeder of record may sign the form. Also, a husband cannot sign as farm manager and the wife can't sign as breeder or vice versa.

My horse is 3 years old, can I still register it as a New York Bred?
Yes. As long as the horse qualifies to be a registered New York-bred and the required application is submitted with a check for $500. For an application email nybreds@nybreds.com or fill out the Information Request Form. Our Fastrack Forms section provides applications which you can print out and mail to us.

I bought a horse at an auction or privately, how do I know if it is eligible to be a registered New York Bred?
Contact the Fund office by calling (212) 465-0660, email nybreds@nybreds.com, or fill out the Information Request Form.

Who will receive the award monies?
The awards monies go to the breeder, to the owner of a racing horse and registered New York stallion owners. A W-9 form will be sent a few weeks before checks are issued and MUST be signed and returned to the Fund office before any checks are mailed out. See the Awards Program page for more information on awards.

When do I receive my awards check?
The awards checks are issued five (5) weeks after the end of a two (2) month period. For example; the awards monies earned during the months of January and February of a given year will be sent out in the first week of April of that year.

Why don't I get owner awards on restricted races?
Because only open races which the conditions are for a minimum claiming price of $30,000 and up through stakes pays owner awards.

How do I register a stallion in New York?
A stallion residing in New York State can be registered by filling out the required forms at a cost of $250 per year and by completing the annual EVA requirements. The stallion must be owned or leased to a New York resident for a minimum of two (2) years. Contact the Fund office for the complete package which includes all EVA requirements at (212) 465-0660 or fill out the Information Request Form or send an email to Bill McCabe at: nybreds@nybreds.com with your request. Our Fastrack Forms section provides applications which you can print out and mail to us.

Do I have to register my stallion every year?
If you want to qualify for the stallion award money for the resulting foals conceived in a particular year the answer is yes. A New York-bred conceived by a registered New York Stallion receives higher awards. See the Awards Program page for more detailed information on awards.

How do I nominate my NY-Bred for the Restricted Stakes races?
Nominations for these stakes are handled by the racing secretary offices at either the NYRA tracks or Finger Lakes racetrack. The NYRA phone number is (718) 641-4700. Nomination forms for the New York Breeders' Futurity were mailed in the latter part of 1999. In the event you haven't received one contact the Finger Lakes Racing Association. The phone number is (716) 924-3232.