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Eligibility for the Virginia Breeders Fund is set forth under Virginia law.
According to the law:
- A Virginia-bred Thoroughbred horse is a registered Thoroughbred horse foaled in
Virginia.
- A Virginia Sired horse is a horse conceived in Virginia and sired by
a stallion registered with the Virginia Breeders Fund.
- A Virginia Thoroughbred Sire is a registered Thoroughbred stallion
that covers mares, other than test mares, only in Virginia during the breeding
season in which it sires a Virginia-bred Thoroughbred horse, or only during
that part of the breeding season after entering Virginia.
How do I know if my horse or stallion is registered in the Virginia
Breeders Fund?
Call or email the VTA.
For more information, consult the complete rules and regulations of the
Virginia Breeders Fund - 11 VAC 10-130-10. Complete rules and regulations available at
www.vrc.state.va.us/RacingRules/10-130-10.htm
Governing Law: Code of Virginia ยง 59.1-372. Virginia Breeders Fund.
There is hereby created within the State Treasury the Virginia Breeders Fund,
which Fund, together with the interest thereon, shall be administered in whole
or in part by the Commission or by an entity designated by the Commission.
The cost of administering and promoting the Fund shall be deducted from the
Fund, and the balance shall be disbursed by the Commission or designated entity
to the breeders of Virginia-bred horses that win races at race meetings designated
by the Commission, to the owners of Virginia sires of Virginia-bred horses that win
races at race meetings designated by the Commission, to the owners of Virginia-bred
horses that win or earn purse money in nonrestricted races at racetracks in Virginia
licensed by the Commission, to the owners of Virginia-bred horses that win races at
race meetings designated by the Commission and for purses for races restricted to
Virginia-bred or Virginia-sired horses or both at race meetings designated by the
Commission. To assist it in establishing this awards and incentive program to foster
the industry of breeding racehorses in Virginia, the Commission shall appoint an
advisory committee composed of two members from each of the registered breed
associations representing each breed of horse participating in the Fund program,
one member representing the owners and operators of racetracks and one member
representing all of the meets sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association.
For more information go to:
legis.state.va.us/Laws/CodeofVa.htm. Search "pari-mutuel" or "Virginia Breeders Fund."
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