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SIRED STAKES BONUS PROGRAM
Foals and mares of foaling years 2023, 2024 and 2025 that qualify for bonuses must complete and submit forms to receive the bonus. These bonuses will be processed and paid in September and December.
The Foal Bonus Qualifying report can be found here.
The Mare Bonus report can be found here.
Early Closer Rules for 2025 Virginia Sired Stakes
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All the information about entry fees, eligibility, fees, purses and general conditions for the 2025 Virginia Sired Stakes races can be found here.
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- Sept 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.