At a glance

The Diamond Classic nomination is a one-time fee that makes a horse eligible for the program's side‑pots, bonuses, and payouts across designated events. It's designed to reward owners, breeders, and slot holders while creating pooled added money at events.

How it works

1. Nominate & pay: Pay the one-time fee for the horse; it becomes a "paid horse" on the roster.
2. Enter side‑pots: When you enter a Diamond Classic designated event, nominated horses are eligible for the program payouts/bonuses.
3. Pooling & payout: Times from nominated horses are pooled (4D/5D style) and paid per the program's payout table.
4. Breeder / slot rewards: Farms that hold slots and approved stallions receive structured distributions tied to entries and payouts.

Fees & Timing

Typical fee tiers (illustrative):

Payment plans may be available. Fees and dates vary by year — always confirm on the official program page.

Benefits & Who it helps

• Owners: Access to added money and side‑pot payouts without annual renewals.
• Breeders / Slot holders: Streams of payout when nominated horses enter events.
• Riders: More competitive payouts and larger pools at designated events.

Key rules & notes

• Eligibility often requires the horse to be tied to a slot holder farm or sired by an approved stallion.
• Nomination is typically one-time and remains with the horse if ownership changes.
• Payout format may be 4D/5D style or per the current year's payout table — places paid depend on entries.
• Always check the program's official rulebook for up‑to‑date deadlines, stallion lists, and slot holder rosters.