Horse Owner, Stallion Owner & Breeder Awards
Definitions as per the Texas Racing Act:
- “Horse Owner” means a person who is owner of record of an accredited Texas-bred horse at the time of a race.
- “Breeder” of a foal is the owner of the dam at the time of foaling as stated on the foal’s Jockey Club certificate of registration.
- “Stallion Owner” means a person who is owner of record, at the time of conception, of the stallion who sired the accredited Texas-bred horse.
To encourage the breeding of horses in this state, any accredited Texas-bred horse finishing first, second or third in any race in Texas (either in open or restricted company) may be eligible for Owner Awards, Breeder Awards and Stallion Owner Awards.
Owner Awards ARE NOT paid on stakes races restricted to accredited Texas-bred horses. However, 10% of the total breakage is used to assist in funding the purses for these restricted stakes. Breeder Awards and Stallion Owner Awards ARE paid on restricted stakes races.
Funding for awards is derived from the breakage and 1% of all multiple (i.e., exotic) wagers at each Texas track.
Owner Bonus Award
Legislation passed in 2001 amending the Texas Racing Act has created an Owners Bonus Award to be paid to owners of accredited Texas-breds finishing first, second or third in open-company races in Texas effective January 1, 2002. This will be over and above the regular Owner Awards paid on these races. These awards will come from a deduction off the top of the available ATB awards fund for a meet. In 2002, this will equate to 10%, increasing annually by 2.5% to a maximum of 25% in 2008. The remainder of the ATB awards for the meet will be distributed as follows:
Benefits to “Horse Owner”
40% is allocated to owners of the accredited Texas-bred horses who finish first, second or third in any race in Texas.
Benefits to “Breeder”
40% is allocated to the eligible breeders of the accredited Texas-bred horses who finish first, second or third in any race in Texas.
Benefits to “Stallion Owner”
20% is allocated to the owner of the accredited stallion standing in this state at the time of conception and whose annual administrative fees were paid for said breeding season whose accredited Texas-bred finishes first, second or third in any race in Texas.
Racing Opportunities
On every racing day, an association (track) shall provide for the running of at least two races limited to accredited Texas-bred horses, one of which shall be restricted to maidens.
Definition: Accredited Texas-Bred Thoroughbred
An accredited Texas Thoroughbred is a horse registered with The Jockey Club, accredited with the breed registry and foaled in Texas, out of a mare accredited with the Texas Thoroughbred Association who is permanently domiciled in Texas. A foal by a non-accredited stallion whose dam is not next-bred to an accredited Texas stallion will be eligible for 50% of the allotted Breeder Awards.
Definition: Accredited Texas Thoroughbred Mare
An accredited Texas mare is a mare registered with The Jockey Club, accredited with the Texas Thoroughbred Association and permanently domiciled in Texas except for racing and breeding privileges (i.e. she may leave the state to race or be bred but must return to Texas by August 15 to resume domicile and foal).
Definition: Accredited Texas Thoroughbred Stallion
An accredited Texas Thoroughbred stallion is a stallion registered with The Jockey Club, accredited with the Texas Thoroughbred Association and standing in Texas. The Texas Thoroughbred Association requires notification in writing within 10 calendar days each time the stallion leaves or enters the state of Texas.
A photocopy of the annual “Report of Mares Bred” shall be submitted to the TTA office on or before the date required by The Jockey Club (August 1). Stallion owners are eligible to receive Stallion Awards only from offspring sired in Texas after the stallion has become accredited with the Texas Thoroughbred Association and applicable administrative fees have been paid.
Important Conditions of the Accredited Texas-Bred Program
- For the purpose of awards in the Accredited Texas-Bred Program, a TTA lease agreement specifying which party shall receive award monies must be on file with the TTA.
- Breeder Awards will be paid only on an Accredited Texas-bred Thoroughbred whose dam was accredited with the TTA either prior to foaling the subject horse or within the same calendar year of foaling the subject horse. (effective starting January 1, 2008)
- Fees Non-Refundable – Accreditation fees are non-refundable after a work order has been assigned to an eligible entry. If a horse is ineligible, the fee shall be refunded to the applicant.
- Racing Stock Conversion to Breeding Stock – Any Texas-bred horse who becomes breeding stock must be converted with the TTA to an accredited mare or stallion. There is no additional payment.
Note: A person is not required to be a member of the Texas Thoroughbred Association to receive a monetary award under the Accredited Texas-Bred Program, although many accreditation fees are substantially discounted for TTA members.
For more information about the Accredited Texas-Bred Program, call TTA Accreditation Manager Jennifer Gibbs at (512) 458-6133.