In any calendar year in which there is a surplus of money after the in-state awards program has been distributed, the surplus funds may be used to provide awards to breeders or owners of registered New Jersey-bred horses who earn portions of purses in races at an out-of-state racetrack held at least 30 days before the start of the first thoroughbred meet of the calendar year of more than 10 days’ duration at a racetrack in New Jersey or at least 30 days following the conclusion of the last thoroughbred meet of the calendar year at a racetrack of more than 10 days’ duration in New Jersey.  Awards will not be distributed to New Jersey-bred horses running in out-of-state contests while live thoroughbred racing is being conducted in New Jersey.

35%* of the purse earnings will be paid if the foal is sired by a registered New Jersey stallion and the foal is conceived in New Jersey. 

25%* of purse earnings will be paid if the foal is sired by a stallion that stands in a state other than New Jersey.

*The maximum award for each finish will be determined annually

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey will distribute over $500,000 towards the 2017 Out-of-State awards program.