Enrollment for the 2024 New York-bred foal crop, which will be 2-year-olds in 2026, is now open at a one-time lifetime payment of $600 and must be completed by June 19, 2026. Enrollment makes horses eligible for both the Belmont Park and Woodbine legs of the Empire-Trillium Series. There are no nomination fees to the individual races, this is covered by the $600 payment.
- Enrollment for older New York-bred crops wishing to compete only in the Woodbine portion of the series is available for $350 and must be completed by November 20, 2026.
- Horses not previously enrolled may supplement to a single race for $2,500 or to the full series for $7,500.
Enrollments for New York-breds can be made by contacting the NYRA Racing Office at (718) 859-2235, or by Racing Secretary Rob MacLennan at rmaclennan@nyrainc.com (718) 673 – 1872
The Empire-Trillium Series will feature 14 stakes races with a total purse of $3.2 million and is restricted to horses foaled and registered in New York or Canada. The series presents a tremendous opportunity for New York-bred owners and breeders to compete for significant purses while also earning breeder awards for New York-breds on eligible horses they have bred, sold or continue to own.
For the complete 2026-27 Series schedule, click here.
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