DSBF 2 YO payment due April 15

U.S. Trotting News reports on upcoming deadline for Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:21pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented harness racing scene, with overlapping planes of navy blue, kelly green, and gold colors representing the official colors of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund program.The DSBF program's strict payment deadlines require owners to stay on top of their horses' eligibility requirements.Dover Today

The Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund (DSBF) has announced that a $300 payment is due by April 15, 2026 for any 2-year-old eligible for the program. The May 15, 2025 yearling payment (or a $1,000 late payment by June 1, 2026) must have been made to be eligible as a 2-year-old in 2026.

Why it matters

The DSBF program provides incentives and purse money for Delaware-bred standardbred racehorses, helping to support the state's harness racing industry. Making these required payments on time is crucial for owners and breeders to maintain their horses' eligibility.

The details

Payments can be made online through the DSBF website, at Harrington Raceway until April 15, or by mail to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. If the April 15 payment is missed, a $1,000 late payment must be made by June 1, 2026 to remain eligible.

  • The $300 payment for 2-year-olds is due by April 15, 2026.
  • The May 15, 2025 yearling payment (or a $1,000 late payment by June 1, 2026) must have been made to be eligible as a 2-year-old in 2026.

The players

Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund

A program that provides incentives and purse money for Delaware-bred standardbred racehorses, helping to support the state's harness racing industry.

Delaware Department of Agriculture

The state agency that oversees the DSBF program and accepts payments from owners and breeders.

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The takeaway

Timely payments to the DSBF program are crucial for owners and breeders to maintain their horses' eligibility and support Delaware's harness racing industry.