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Another change would be the elimination of the maximum of 

 $700 per race. 



It is the opinion of the Breeding Fund Committee that larger 

 purses in some races will attract better horses and encourage 

 breeding thereof in Massachusetts. Breeding and class of the 

 entries v;ill develop v;ith this program. Without a set maximum 

 it will be possible to give the top candidate a chance to race 

 for worthwhile purses near the close of the Fair season through 

 elimination races at previous Fairs. 



It is also proposed that the words "Registered in the Massa- 

 chusetts Stallion Breed" be inserted after the word "stallion" 

 in subsection (C) - Section 11. 



This would then provide that the State -bred stallion be 

 registered and gives the Coninonv/ealth a clear record of all 





The addi-icr. ci subsection (D) establishes a breeder av/arc 

 program for stallions standing a full season in the Commonwealth. 



Another amendment to this law is to change the manner in which 

 the Breeding Fund Committee is appointed. At the present time 

 they are appointed annually by the Governor. 



It is the opinion of the Committee that eventually each com- 

 mittee mer-ber should serve for a terr^ of five years with original 

 aprcintnients being on a five, four, three, t^'/o and one year basis. 

 This would give the Committee continuity and would develop more 

 seasoned and experienced committee members. 



The Committee is of the opinion that this program is off to 

 a good start and that the limitation imposed by law at the present 

 time of $25,000 annually should be increased to 41-50,000 annually. 



