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SIRED STAKES BONUS PROGRAM
Foals and mares of breeding years 2022, 2023 and 2024 that qualify for bonuses must complete and submit forms to receive the bonus. These bonuses will be processed and paid at the end of the calendar year.
The Foal Bonus Qualifying report can be found here.
The Mare Bonus report can be found here.
Early Closer Rules for 2026 Virginia Sired Stakes
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All the information about entry fees, eligibility, fees, purses and general conditions for the 2026 Virginia Sired Stakes races can be found here.
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A horse that tests positive for a prohibited substance in any leg of a series event (including early closer, late closer, Breeders Fund, and Sired Stakes) shall be ineligible to participate in any additional legs or final or consolation race of such series until the appeal regarding the positive test is resolved. If the appeal is resolved prior to the declaration for any leg or final or consolation race and the positive test is adjudicated false, then the horse shall be eligible to participate in such additional leg or final or consolation race of the series.
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2026 Sired Stakes Dates
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There will be one leg of elimination races for the Sired Stakes. These will be held at Shenandoah Downs on the following dates. All dates are subject to VRC approval
Sired Stakes Dates
Three year old trot eliminations- April 18, 2026
Three year old pace eliminations- April 19, 2026
Three year old trot finals- April 25, 2026
Three year old pace finals- April 25, 2026
Two year old trot eliminations- Sept 26, 2026
Two year old pace eliminations- Sept 27, 2026
Two year old trot finals- Oct 3, 2026
Two year old pace finals- Oct 3, 2026
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SIRED STAKES ELIGIBLES
Horses eligible for the Sired Stakes program after the March 15, 2025 payments can be found by clicking here
Horses eligible for the Sired Stakes program after the May 15, 2025 payments
can be found by clicking here
Virginia Incentive Programs
There are several incentive programs in Virginia for foals to participate in. A brief description of each program can be found here. Rules and forms for each program can be found on the individual tabs on the website.