The Nova Scotia Series Stake is sponsored by Standardbred Canada and the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association (NSHRIA). The program helps boost rural spending from costs associated with raising and training young racehorses.
With divisions for pacers and trotters, stake eligibility includes 2 and 3-year-old colts and fillies who are Nova Scotia foaled or 100% owned by Nova Scotia residents. If not Nova Scotia foaled, the foal must remain 100% Nova Scotia ownership for the duration of the series.