CA AB1786

Expands eligibility for the California Standardbred Sires Stakes Program to include offspring of registered standardbred stallions standing in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, or the Province of Alberta, Canada, in addition to California-standing stallions.

Changes race scheduling requirements to allow races for 2-year-old or 3-year-old trotters (rather than requiring both) and removes the mandatory division of races into colt and filly categories.

Establishes a fixed purse distribution formula for all races: 50% for 1st place, 25% for 2nd, 12% for 3rd, 8% for 4th, and 5% for 5th place, regardless of the number of starters.

Maintains existing provisions allocating 10% of total purses to breeders and 2% to stallion owners based on earnings, with remaining funds used for race purses.