North American Trainer - May to July 2017 - issue 44

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INDUSTRY

Pennsylvania-bred Fast And Accurate

Keeping it all together!

The Pennsylvania Breeding Fund PHBA is responsible for all aspects of the administration, promotion and development of the Pennsylvania Breeding Fund, and maintenance of the official registry of PA-Bred racehorses and Pennsylvania stallions. A not-forprofit organization, the PHBA represents and serves the dues-paying members in every aspect of Pennsylvania’s Thoroughbred breeding industry. PHOTOS: Mary Whalen, Nikki Sherman/PTHA

Breeding has its privileges PA-Breds have preferred starter status in all overnight races at Parx, Penn National and Presque Isle, with the exception of certain races whereby specific conditions outline additional preferences, such as certain turf races and starter handicaps. In these races, PA-Bred preference is 92

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general to the sub-groups of entrants. Lucrative stakes races restricted to PABreds are regularly offered throughout the year at Parx, Penn National and Presque Isle.

regarding Pennsylvania’s Breeding Fund Program. For additional information, contact the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.

Questions and answers regarding the fund

How does a horse become eligible to participate in this program?

Here are some frequently asked questions

A Thoroughbred foal born in the State of


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