May 30
2013
State Breds vs. Open Company
Many states have programs that encourage the breeding and racing of Thoroughbred horses within their state. For example; New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all have well established programs. The racing portion of these programs provide races that are restricted to only horses bred within a specific state. The race conditions for these races will say something like:
For maidens, Two Years Old Foaled in New York State and Approved by The New York State-bred Registry.