Find the key nomination and sustaining payment dates for each Sires’ Stakes series. This page outlines the deadlines and requirements you’ll need to stay eligible throughout the season.
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This is a prenomination series for two and three year olds with a Colts & Geldings Division, Fillies Division and Trotters Division which sees an estimated $1,600,000 distribution in stakes. A new series begins at the beginning of each breeding season when stallion nominations are taken. The list of nominated stallions is then advertised to help breeders decide where to send their mare and ensure that the resultant foal will be eligible. Once born, the resultant progeny are nominated as foals with sustaining payments required as yearlings, two and three year olds. Horses who have nominated and sustained are then eligible for the races within each Division. Nomination for stallions and foals is open to any registered horse worldwide.
In addition new races have been introduced -Harness 7000 - Mares Races - Aged Trot - 3YO Sophomore - Uncut Gems - 2 & 3YO Trotting Filly Classiques both at Group Level & two Southern Solstices races new from 2024 for 3YO Pacers
| What | Amount (incl. GST) | When | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $200.00 | 45 | 1 July 2026 | Foal Nomination - Series 45 |
| E | $1,050.00 | 45 | 1 July 2026 | Foal Nomination - Fully Paid Up (eligible for 2 and 3 YO Series) |
| Late Extensions | 10% = $220.00 | A | 15 July 2026 | Applicable A only |
| 20% = $240.00 | A | 1 August 2026 | ||
| 50% = $300.00 | A | 1 September 2026 | ||
| 100% = $400.00 | A | 1 October 2026 | ||
| 200% = $600.00 | A | 1 November 2026 |
| Closing Date | Age | Series | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st September | Stallion | Sires Stakes – Nomination | |
| 1st December | 2 y.o. | Sires Stakes – 2 y.o. Sustaining | C |
| 31st May | Stallion | Sires Stakes – 2nd Installment | |
| 1st July | Foal | Sires Stakes – Nomination | A/E |
| 1st July | Foal | Nevele R Fillies – Nomination | A/E |
| 1st July | Foal | Caduceus Club Fillies – Nomination | A/E |
| 1st July | Yearling | Sires Stakes – Yrl Sustaining | B/F |
| 1st July | Yearling | Nevele R Fillies – Yrl Sustaining | B/F |
| 1st July | Yearling | Caduceus Club Fillies – Yrl Sustaining | B/F |
| 1st July | 2 y.o. (Rising 3) | Sires Stakes – 3 y.o. Sustaining | D |
| 1st July | 2 y.o. (Rising 3) | Nevele R Fillies – 3 y.o. Sustaining | D |
| 1st July | 2 y.o. (Rising 3) | Caduceus Club Fillies – 3 y.o. Sustaining | D |
