WELCOME
Welcome to the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships hosted by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California on November 3-4. This guide has been published in an effort to provide you with basic information about the event and the racetrack. Should you require more information on any aspect of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, please contact Breeders’ Cup Limited or the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. We wish you the best of luck racing.
Table of Contents 1. Phone Directories...... 4-6 2. Breeders’ Cup and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club...... 7 3. Schedule of Events...... 8-9 4. Race Schedule & Conditions a. Race Schedule...... 12 b. Pre-Entry Procedures...... 13 c. Pre-Entry Locations/Wiring of Funds...... 14 d. Non-Nominated Horses Nomination Fees...... 15 e. Travel Awards...... 16 f. Breeders’ Cup Condition of Entry & Out of Competition Testing...... 16 g. Entry Procedures...... 17 h. Nominator Awards...... 18 i. Race Conditions...... 19-31 j. Field Selection System...... 32-33 k. Paymaster of Purses...... 34-35 l. Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win & You’re In” Series...... 36 m. Del Mar Bing Crosby Meet Schedule...... 37-38 5. Participant Information a. Step by Step Guide for Participants...... 40-41 b. Ticket Procedures & Official Events...... 42-43 c. Parking & Admissions...... 42 d. Breeders’ Cup Hotels, Owner Hotel Allowance & Hospitality...... 44-45 e. Licensing/Insurance...... 46-51 6. International Runners a. Official Import Agency – Mersant International...... 54 b. International Air Transportation...... 54 c. Quarantine...... 54-55 d. Lads/International Grooms Hotel...... 55 e. International Racing Bureau...... 56 f. Workout Requirements for International Runners...... 57 g. Paddock & Gate Schooling for International Runners...... 57 h. Microchipping or Tattoo Requirements...... 57
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7. Track Specifications a. Main Track & Turf Course Distances...... 60 b. Gate Placements...... 61 c. Overhead Track Diagrams Start/Finish...... 61-67 d. Weather...... 68 8. Stabling & Training a. General Information on Stabling...... 70 b. Coggins Test...... 70 c. 72 Hour Ship In...... 71 d. Training Schedules, Shoes and Workout Requirements...... 71-72 e. Paddock & Gate Schooling...... 73 f. Security & Badges...... 73 g. Equipment & Riding Crops...... 73-74 h. Feed Vendors...... 74 9. Race Day Procedures a. Race Day Assembly Policy...... 76 b. Change of Equipment/Blinkers...... 76 c. Pony Persons/Grooms & Best Turned Out Award presented by Adequan...... 76 d. Scratches...... 77 e. Jockeys & Jockey Advertising...... 77-80 f. Paddock Passes...... 77 10. Medication, Testing & Safety a. Breeders’ Cup Prohibited Substances Rule...... 82 b. Convicted Trainers Rule...... 82 c. CHRB Out of Competition Testing...... 83 d. Breeders’ Cup Condition of Entry & Out of Competition Testing...... 84 e. CHRB Medication Guidelines...... 84 f. Important Information for Horsemen & Withdrawal Guidelines ...... 84-90 g. Breeders’ Cup Pre-Race Inspections...... 90 h. Race Day Soundness Inspections...... 90 i. Post Race Testing...... 91 j. Practicing Veterinarians...... 92 11. General Information a. NBC/NBC Sports...... 94 b. Social Media...... 94 c. Radio...... 95 d. Photos, DVDs...... 95 e. Charities...... 95-96 f. Championships Trophies...... 96-97 g. Flower Garland & Horse Blanket...... 98 h. Directions/Transportation...... 98-102 i. Area Hotels, Dining Guide & Attractions...... 103-113 j. Forms/Maps...... 114-124
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Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Corporate Officers Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Board of Directors Craig Fravel, President & CEO William S. Farish, Jr., Chairman – Dora Delgado, Senior Vice President, (Through September 15) Racing & Nominations Antony R. Beck, Vice Chairman Drew Fleming, Senior Vice President, Barbara Banke Operations & Development Antony R. Beck Bryan Pettigrew, Senior Vice President, CMO Craig Bernick Michael Newman, Vice President, Treasurer William S. Farish, Jr. & Controller Bobby Flay Robert M. Watt III, Secretary Craig Fravel Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Directors Fred Hertrich III David H. Batchelder, Chairman Roy Jackson Rollin W. Baugh Bret Jones James R. Buell, VMD Anthony Manganaro Joe Harper Clem Murphy Jon S. Kelly Dan Pride Warner C. Lusardi Mike Rogers Marie Moretti W. Elliott Walden Martin Wygod California Horse Racing Board State of California Hon. Chuck Winner, Chairman Hon. Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor Hon. George Krikorian, 1st Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra, Attorney General Hon. Madeline Auerbach, 2nd Vice Chairman Hon. Araceli Ruano Hon. Jesse H. Choper Hon. Alex Solis Executive Office Rick Baedeker, Executive Director Jackie Wagner, Assistant Executive Director Rick Arthur, DVM, Equine Medical Director Robert V. Ekstrom, Acting Chief of Licensing & Enforcement John McDonough, General Counsel Darrel McHargue, Chief Steward Philip J. Laird, Staff Counsel
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Breeders’ Cup Directory Breeders’ Cup Executive Staff Craig Fravel, President & CEO...... Cell (858) 692-1757 E-mail: [email protected] Dora Delgado, Senior Vice President, Racing & Nominations...... (859) 422-2625, Cell (859) 684-5968 E-mail: [email protected] Drew Fleming, Senior Vice President, Operations & Development...... (859) 422-2628, Cell (859) 492-8710 E-mail: [email protected] Bryan Pettigrew, Senior Vice President, CMO...... (859) 422-2620, Cell (817) 825-1375 E-mail: [email protected] Breeders’ Cup Racing & Horsemen’s Hotels...... (859) 514-9422 or Toll Free (888) 882-2982 E-mail: [email protected], Fax (859) 514-9432 Josh Christian, Senior Director, Racing & Nominations...... Cell (859) 494-5419 Jill Byrne, Senior Director, Industry Relations...... Cell (502) 817-8173 Tom Robbins, Executive Director, Racing Panel...... Cell (858) 414-5539 Erin McLaughlin, Racing Operations & Horsemen’s Hotels...... Cell (516) 567-6815 Michael Newman, Vice President, Treasurer & Controller...... Cell (859) 230-2287 Frank Delgado, Horsemen’s Liaison...... Cell (859) 421-4803 Steve Hargrave, Stable Superintendent...... Cell (502) 541-8818 Breeders’ Cup Ticketing & Horsemen’s Relations...... (859) 422-2697 or Toll Free (877) 849-4287 E-mail: [email protected], Fax (859) 514-9438 Brandy Stoeckinger, Vice President, Ticketing & Venue Operations...... Cell (859) 285-7979 Stephanie Booth, Senior Manager, Ticketing & Customer Service...... Cell (859) 797-7842 Breeders’ Cup IT Todd Sparks, Vice President, Information Technology...... Cell (859) 351-0241 E-mail: [email protected] Breeders’ Cup Publicity/Communications Jim Gluckson, Director, Event Communications Cell (646) 335-6835 E-mail: [email protected] Breeders’ Cup Program Michelle Penna, Silks Production Cell (859) 227-7786 E-mail: [email protected] Fred Vickers, Senior Director, Production...... Cell (859) 230-2150 E-mail: [email protected] International Racing Bureau (International Liaison)...... (859) 514-9424 Adrian Beaumont...... U.S. Cell (859) 447-9772 International Cell +44 7808 903158 E-mail: [email protected] Alastair Donald, International Press Liaison...... U.S. Cell (859) 447-9832 International Cell +44 7802 208220 Fax (859) 514-9434 Mersant International, Ltd. (Official Int’l Shipping Agent) Chris Santarelli...... Cell (917) 561-2890 Fax (859) 514-9435 E-mail: [email protected] United States Department of Agriculture (Quarantine)...... (310) 386-2361 Linda O. Anciano, DVM...... [email protected]
4 members.breederscup.com DEL MAR RACETRACK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Del Mar Main Numbers Del Mar Thoroughbred Club...... (858) 755-1141
Department/Name/Title Phone Number Executive Staff Joe Harper, President & Chief Executive Officer ...... (858) 792-4220 Craig Dado, Executive V.P. Chief Marketing Officer ...... (858) 792-4224 Michael Ernst, Executive V.P. Chief Financial Officer...... (858) 792-4225 Tom Robbins, Executive V.P. Racing...... x 3804 Josh Rubinstein, Executive V.P. Chief Operating Officer ...... (858) 794-1154 Ann Hall, Vice President Human Resources, Administration...... (858) 792-4284 Tim Read, Vice President, Operations & Collective Bargaining...... (858) 792-4222 Robert Sanchez, Vice President, Plant...... (858) 792-4228 Lynn Wright, Vice President, Controller...... (858) 794-1022 Cathy Arneel, Director of Group Sales...... x 3502 Chris Bahr, Director of Events & Promotions...... (858) 792-4294 Nancy Bonforte, Director of Turf Club...... (858) 792-4291 Kim Jacobson, Director of Risk Management...... (858) 792-4233 Pat Kerins, Director of Security...... x 3652 Mac McBride, Director of Media...... (858) 792-4269 Walker McBride, Director of Sponsorship & Digital Media...... (858) 794-1053 Bill Navarro, Director of Pari-Mutuels...... x 3703 Paul Porter, Director of Simulcasting & Racetrack Services...... (858) 792-4232 Chris Walker, Director of Treasury Services...... (858) 794-1036 Racing Department David Jerkens, Racing Secretary...... (858) 792-4231 AM • (858) 792-4230 PM Zachary Soto, Asst. Racing Secretary...... x 3825 Bridget Crawford, Paymaster of Purses...... (858) 794-1034 Sandy King, Director of Horsemen’s Services...... (858) 792-4230 Dawn Schmid, Clerk of the Course...... (858) 794-1088 California Horse Racing Board Licensing...... x 3885 CHRB Investigators...... x 3881 Clockers ...... x 3838 AM Equine Hospital...... x 3869 Film Room...... x 3852 Horse ID Dianne Piper...... (858) 794-1181 Jockey’s Room Charlie McCaul, Clerk of the Scales...... x 3854 Matt Nichols, Asst. Clerk of the Scales...... x 3854 Saul Marquez, Colors Room...... x 3853 Kitchen...... x 3850 Morning Line/Timer Russell Hudak...... x 3841 Paddock Judge Karen Denovel...... (858) 792-4341
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Photography Benoit & Associates, Track Photography...... x 3791 Press Box...... x 3466 Receiving/Assembly Barn...... x 3865 Security...... x 3650 Stable Security...... x 3677 Main Stable Gate...... x 3673 Stall Superintendent Jackie Lynn, Stable Office...... (858) 794-1081 Steve Hargrave, BC Stable Superintendent...... Cell (502) 541-8818 Starter Jay Slender, Starter...... x 3837 Six and Seven Furlong Chute...... x 3836 Stewards Grant Baker, Steward...... x 3831 AM C. Scott Chaney, Steward...... x 3838 PM Kim Sawyer, Steward Luis Jauregui, Safety Steward Track Superintendents Dennis Moore, Director of Track Maintenance...... (858) 794-1035 Leif Dickinson, Turf Course Superintendent...... (858) 794-1062 Track Veterinarians Rick Arthur, DVM, CHRB, Equine Medical Director...... (858) 509-5101 Dana Stead, DVM, Track Veterinarian...... x 4330/3860 Tim Grande, DVM, CHRB Veterinarian...... Del Mar (858) 792-4330, Santa Anita (626) 774-6355 Will Farmer, DVM, CHRB Veterinarian...... x 3860 Barrie Grant, DVM, CHRB Veterinarian...... x 3860 Detention Barn...... x 3860 Winner’s Circle...... x 3842
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Physical Address: Breeders’ Cup Limited 2525 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 500 Lexington, KY 40504-4230 U.S.A. Phone Number: (859) 223-5444 (Main Line) (859) 514-9422 (Racing Office) (800) 722-3287 (U.S. & Canada only) Fax Number: (859) 223-3945 Web Address: www.breederscup.com (Main Website) http://members.breederscup.com (Horsemen) E-mail: [email protected]
Social Media: (See page 94)
Physical Address: Del Mar Racetrack 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014 Phone Number: (858) 755-1141 - Main Switchboard (858) 792-4230 - Racing Office (858) 794-1049 - Racing Fax Web Address: www.dmtc.com
If you see something, say something! TRPB Tip Hotline The number is 866-TIP-TRPB (866-847-8772). In addition, anyone wishing to leave a tip by e-mail may do so by writing to [email protected] or [email protected].
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(all times PDT) MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 5:30 am Del Mar Racetrack Training Begins 12:00 noon Pre-Entry Deadline for Friday and Saturday Breeders’ Cup World Championships Races (local time at designated place of pre-entry) [See page 13]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 8:30 am Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entered Fields and Race Order Announced
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 7:00 am – 11:00 am Breeders’ Cup Trackside Breakfast Marquee, presented by WinStar Farm and Fasig-Tipton Location: Chalet Village, Del Mar Racetrack 5:30 am – 9:30 am Breeders’ Cup Training Hours, Main Track (Renovation Break 7:30 am) 7:30 am – 8:00 am Breeders’ Cup Training Hours, Turf Course TBD Breeders’ Cup Training Hours, Paddock Schooling
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:00 am – 10:30 am Breeders’ Cup Trackside Breakfast Marquee, presented by WinStar Farm and Fasig-Tipton Location: Chalet Village, Del Mar Racetrack 10:00 am Entry Deadline for Friday & Saturday Breeders’ Cup Races BCL Racing Office atDel Mar [See page 17] 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Rood & Riddle Breeders’ Cup Post Position Draw & Reception Open bar and hors d’oeuvres Location: Barn at the Beach, Powerhouse Park, Del Mar Draw for All Championship Races, by invitation
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:30 am – 10:30 am Breeders’ Cup Trackside Breakfast Marquee, presented by WinStar Farm and Fasig-Tipton Location: Chalet Village, Del Mar Racetrack 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Backstretch Bash Benefitting RTCA Location: Del Mar Racetrack
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5:30 am – 10:30 am Breeders’ Cup Trackside Breakfast Marquee, presented by WinStar Farm and Fasig-Tipton Location: Chalet Village, Del Mar Racetrack 12:30 pm Racing at Del Mar First Race Post 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jocktails, Benefiting the PDJF Location: Del Mar Plaza, Del Mar
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(all times PDT) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 5:30 am – 10:30 am Breeders’ Cup Trackside Breakfast Marquee, presented by WinStar Farm and Fasig-Tipton Location: Chalet Village, Del Mar Racetrack 11:00 am RTCA “White Horse Awards” Location: Trackside Breakfast Marquee, Chalet Village 12:30 pm Racing at Del Mar First Race Post Time 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Taste of the World Features 15 international chefs Location: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla, CA Invitation Only – RSVP Required
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Breeders’ Cup World Championships 8:00 am Scratch Time – All Breeders’ Cup World Championships Races Del Mar 8:30 am Parking Gates Open 9:00 am Admission Gates Open 10:00 am Mutuel Windows Open Post Times: 11:25 am First Race of the Day 2:25 pm First Championships Race of the Day 4:35 pm Race 9: Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff 5:10 pm Last Race of the Day
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Del Mar 7:30 am Parking Gates Open 8:00 am Admission Gates Open 9:00 am Mutuel Windows Open Post Times: 10:00 am First Race of the Day 12:00 pm First Championships Race of the Day 5:35 pm Race 12: Breeders’ Cup Classic 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Finish Line Celebration Features live entertainment, open bar and hors d’oeuvres Location: L’Auberge, Invitation Only
All events require invitations or are ticketed venues. Please contact Breeders’ Cup at (859) 514-9428 for more information.
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In this Section of the Guide
Race Schedule...... 12 Pre-Entry Procedures...... 13 Pre-Entry Locations/Wiring of Funds...... 14 Non-Nominated Horses Nomination Fees...... 15 Travel Awards...... 16 Breeders’ Cup Condition of Entry...... 16 and Out of Competition Testing Entry Procedures...... 17 Nominator Awards...... 18 Race Conditions...... 19-31 Field Selection System...... 32-33 Paymaster of Purses...... 34-35 Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win & You’re In” Series...... 36 Del Mar Bing Crosby Meet Schedule...... 37-38
Travel Awards All Championships starters that are based outside of California will receive a $10,000 (US) travel award if stabled at a North American location or a $40,000 (US) travel award from outside of North America. Any determination of eligibility for receipt of travel awards shall be made by BCL in its sole discretion and such determination shall be final. After starting, the travel award will be deposited in the owner’s horsemen’s account at Del Mar.
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Breeders’ Cup World Championships Date: November 3-4, 2017 Location: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA, U.S.A. Total Breeders’ Cup World Championships Purse and Awards Distribution: $28 million Pre-Entry Deadline: 12:00 pm* on Monday, October 23, 2017 Official Race Order and Post Times Announced: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Friday, November 3 Post Time for First Friday Race: 11:25 am (PDT) Post Time for First Friday Breeders’ Cup World Championships Race: 2:25 pm (PDT)
Race Age, Sex Distance Purse† Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Gr. I) 2yo, Fillies 1 mile (T) $1MM Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Gr. I) 3yo & up 1 mile $1MM Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (Gr. I) 2yo, C&G 1 mile (T) $1MM
Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Gr. I) 3yo & up, F&M 1 1⁄8 miles $2MM
Saturday, November 4 Post Time for First Saturday Race: 10:10 am (PDT) Post Time for First Saturday Breeders’ Cup World Championships Race: 12:00 pm (PDT)
Race Age, Sex Distance Purse†
14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup 2yo, Fillies 1 1⁄16 miles $2MM Juvenile Fillies (Gr. I)
Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr. I) 2yo, C&G 1 1⁄16 miles $2MM Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Gr. I) 3yo & up, F&M 7 furlongs $1MM Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr. I) 3yo & up 5 furlongs (T) $1MM TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr. I) 3yo & up 6 furlongs $1.5MM
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr. I) 3yo & up, F&M 1 1⁄8 mile (T) $2MM Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr. I) 3yo & up 1 mile (T) $2MM
Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Gr. I) 3yo & up 1 1⁄2 miles (T) $4MM
Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr. I) 3yo & up 1 1⁄4 miles $6MM
*Noon local time at designated place of pre-entry †Purse includes travel awards, MM=Million All awards paid in U.S. funds Sunset for November 3 is 5:57 pm (PDT) and November 4 is 5:56 pm (PDT)
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1st Stage – Pre-Entry Procedures, Closing Noon, October 23
Pre-Entry of Championships Breeders’ Cup Limited (BCL) reserves the right to refuse the pre-entry or subsequent entry of any horse, in BCL’s sole discretion, for any reason, including, but not limited to, situations where any connection (e.g., owner, trainer, jockey) of such horse has engaged or may have engaged in conduct, or become the subject of a regulatory or law enforcement inquiry or action alleging conduct that is unlawful, unethical or which may otherwise compromise the integrity of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. In addition, BCL may, in BCL’s sole discretion, refuse the pre-entry or subsequent entry of any horse that has tested positive for any anabolic steroid or other ARCI prohibited substance in out of competi- tion testing conducted in connection with BCL’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series in the year of the Championships or similar testing conducted by Breeders’ Cup Limited. *See BC Condition of Entry (page 16). Pre-Entry Fee Requirements In order to be eligible for entry in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, horses must pre-enter by 12 noon (local time at designated place of pre-entry) on Monday, October 23, 2017. A maximum of two races can be designated at the time of pre-entry. Pre-entry must be accompanied by payment of all applicable fees. All horses must be nominated to the Breeders’ Cup in order to participate. Non-nominated race horses may be nominated on or before the pre-entry deadline. For more information, see page 15 of this guide. Payment may be made online at members.breederscup.com or to the following agents (contact information on page 14): Breeders’ Cup Limited Weatherbys France GALOP Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Horse Racing Ireland Pre-entry fees are payable to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. If paying by credit card, please contact the Breeders’ Cup Racing Office at (859) 514-9422. Processing fees may apply.
Note: If a horse is pre-entered for more than one race, the required pre-entry payment must be for the race of greatest value regardless of whether that is the race of first choice. A maximum of two choices may be declared at the time of pre-entry.
Mutuel Entries (Coupling) In all Breeders’ Cup World Championships races, all starters shall be considered a separate betting interest irrespective of a common owner or trainer.
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Pre-Entry Locations – Online pre-entry opens on October 1 at members.breederscup.com The pre-entry deadline for the thirteen Breeders’ Cup World Championships races is 12 noon (local time at the designated pre-entry locations), Monday, October 23, 2017. Horses may be pre-entered online or through one of the following agents:
Delivered on or Before October 17: Delivered After October 17: Breeders’ Cup Limited Breeders’ Cup Racing Office at Del Mar 2525 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 500 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Lexington, KY 40504 U.S.A. Del Mar, CA 92014 U.S.A. Attn: Dora Delgado Attn: Dora Delgado E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (859) 514-9422 Telephone: (859) 514-9422 or (888) 882-2982 Fax: (859) 514-9432 Fax: (859) 514-9432
NOTE: All pre-entries, whether made with BCL or its agents shall be subject to the rules and regulations of BCL.
International Pre-Entry Locations: Pre-Entry closes at Noon, October 23
France GALOP Weatherbys 46, Place Abel Gance Entries: Keith Mason 92655 Boulogne Cedex E-mail: [email protected] FRANCE Racing Team Attn: Armelle Russell E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Sanders Road Telephone: 33-1-4910-2146 Wellingborough, Fax: 33-1-4761-9337 Northamptonshire, ENGLAND NN8 4BX Horse Racing Ireland E-mail: [email protected] Attn: Richard Shaw Telephone: 44-1933-440077 Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare Fax: 44-1933-440807 IRELAND E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 353-45-455-422 Fax: 353-45-455-423
Wiring Instructions for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ABA # 026009593 Credit to: ACCT 1459473815 Bank of America Del Mar Race Meeting Trust San Diego Commercial Banking #1450 For international wires use SWIFT #BOFAUS3N 450 B Street Important: Provide Horsemen’s account name San Diego, CA 92101
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Non-Nominated Horses Horses of Racing Age Nomination Horses of Racing Age that in their year of conception were sired by stallions properly nominated to the Breeders’ Cup, European Breeders’ Fund or BCL/EBF Common Fund programs or sired by stallions nominated to the International Stallion program in 2011, may be nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program by payment of a fee of $100,000 (U.S.). Nominated Horses of Racing Age are eligible during their entire racing careers for Breeders’ Cup World Championships races, or any other Breeders’ Cup purses or awards programs for which they otherwise qualify. In such cases, the person nominating the horse would be eligible to receive the foal nominator award in respect of the Horse of Racing Age. Horses of Racing Age that in their year of conception were sired by stallions that were not prop- erly nominated to the Breeders’ Cup, International Stallion, European Breeders’ Fund or BCL/EBF Common Fund programs, may be nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program by payment of a fee of $200,000 (U.S.). Nominated Horses of Racing Age are eligible during their entire racing careers for Breeders’ Cup World Championships races, or any other Breeders’ Cup purses or awards programs for which they otherwise qualify. In such cases, the person nominating the horse would be eligible to receive both the foal nominator award and stallion nominator award in respect of the Horse of Racing Age.
Check Eligibility To check a race horse’s eligibility or to nominate online a Horse of Racing Age please visit http://members.breederscup.com or call (859) 514-9422.
Horses of Racing Age Nomination Payments Horses of Racing Age payments will be accepted any time until 12 noon, local time at the place of pre-entry, on October 23. Horses may not pre-enter or enter any Breeders’ Cup World Championships race without being nominated. Horses of Racing Age nominations are payable to Breeders’ Cup Limited.
Wire Transfer Information (Only for Nominations) Breeders’ Cup Limited ABA # 083000108 PNC Bank, Kentucky, Inc. SWIFT code: PNCCUS33 Louisville, KY 40202 Account #: 3009055175
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Refund of Horses of Racing Age Nomination Horses of Racing Age nomination fees are not refundable except in the event the nominated horse is scratched after pre-entry to a Breeders’ Cup World Championships race in the year the horse was nominated because of sickness or disability certified by the track or state veterinarian or pursuant to veterinary certification acceptable to Breeders’ Cup Limited, in BCL’s sole discretion, and such deter- mination shall be final. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Horses of Racing Age nomination fees made prior to August 1, 2017 are non-refundable for any reason. Travel Awards All Championships starters that are based outside of California will receive a $10,000 (US) travel award if stabled at a North American location or a $40,000 (US) travel award from outside of North America. Any determination of eligibility for receipt of travel awards shall be made by BCL in its sole discretion and such determination shall be final. After starting, the travel award will be deposited in the owner’s horsemen’s account at Del Mar.
Breeders’ Cup Condition of Entry As a condition of entry for any BCWC race, no horse within six months of the BCWC shall test positive for any anabolic steroid or any other prohibited substance described under the ARCI pro- hibited substance list . Any horse testing positive for anabolic steroids or other ARCI prohibited substances in a BCL out-of-competition test sample during the six-months prior to the BCWC will be ineligible to participate in BCWC. Breeders’ Cup Out of Competition Testing Breeders’ Cup Limited will be conducting out of competition (OOC) testing on all 2017 Challenge win- ners and any other possible starters prior to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. This testing is separate from what the California Horse Racing Board may perform. The Breeders’ Cup OOC testing will be performed by the The Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at UC Davis. Routine testing at the Maddy Lab meets or exceeds the protocols established by TOBA and required by Breeders’ Cup World Championships to ensure that the highest possible level of testing is performed on all samples. The primary focus of OOC testing for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be for Epogen, darb- EPO, and other blood doping agents including certain animal venoms, growth hormone and the beta-2 agonists ractopamine and zilpaterol, anabolic steroids and any other drugs or medications prohibited by CHRB regulations. Out of competition testing may be conducted at any time. Racing officials from other state jurisdictions and internationally will be asked to assist BCL in obtaining blood samples for OOC testing. Horses must be timely produced for testing if requested. A horse may be prevented from entering unless the owner and trainer comply with any pre-race testing request. A horse testing posi- tive in the six months prior to the BCWC for anabolic steroids, Epogen, darbEPO or other blood doping
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Final Stage – Entry Procedures, closing 10 am, October 30
Entries for all Breeders’ Cup World Championships races will close promptly at 10:00 am (PDT) on Monday, October 30, 2017, in the Breeders’ Cup Racing Office at Del Mar only. At the time of entry a maximum of fourteen horses and two also-eligibles may be accepted for entry in each race based on the order of preference in the rankings established at pre-entry, except for the Turf Sprint which will start twelve. A horse will be permitted to enter two Breeders’ Cup World Championships races under the following conditions: (i) the horse is eligible for both races; (ii) the races will be contested on different days; (iii) the pre-entry and entry fees are paid for both races; and (iv) neither race is oversubscribed. A horse may not double-enter Breeders’ Cup World Championships races if the effect of such double entry is to exclude another horse from competing. A horse entered in two Championships races on different days may not compete on both days. Pre-entry and entry fees will not be refunded for the race in which the owner of the double-entered horse elects not to compete. Scratch time for all Championships races to be contested on both Championships Friday and Championships Saturday will be 8:00 am (PDT) on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Also-Eligible Horses There may be up to two (2) also-eligible horses for each Championships race. The also-eligible horses will be designated in accordance with the Breeders’ Cup Racing Directors/Secretaries Panel’s order of preference for each Championships race that is oversubscribed at the time of pre- entry. See Field Selection System on page 32.
Minimum Entry Qualifications for Breeders’ Cup World Championships Runners Breeders’ Cup World Championships Eligibility Rule: The following is for any 3-year-old and older horse that has broken its maiden. Any horse that has started for $15,000 or less and has not won for $20,000 or more in the previous two (2) years or has not finished second, third, fourth or fifth for $20,000 or more since running for $15,000 or less is not eligible to be pre-entered, to be entered or to run in a Breeders’ Cup World Championships race. The following is for any maiden 2-year-old or older, which has started in a Maiden Claiming race of $32,000 or less. Maidens that have started in a maiden race of $18,000 or less will not be eligible. Maidens that have started in a maiden race of $32,000 or less at ANY TIME and have not finished second, third, fourth or fifth in a maiden race greater than $18,000 within their last four starts will not be eligible. Horses must start in at least four maiden claiming races for this rule to apply.
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Entry Fees: Entry fees are payable to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Refund of Pre-Entry or Entry Fees Pre-entry and entry fees for nominated horses are nonrefundable except in the event of sickness or disability certified by the track or state veterinarian, or by veterinary certification acceptable to Breeders’ Cup Limited, in BCL’s sole discretion and such determination shall be final, or in the event a horse is not selected by the Racing Directors/Secretaries Panel to enter the race of first choice or in the event a horse does not draw into the body of the field at scratch time or the horse is scratched by an authorized racing official. Should a pre-entry fee be paid of greater amount than that required for a designated race, the excess balance will be refunded or may be applied to entry fee requirements for the race actu- ally entered. (For example, if a pre-entry fee of $30,000 is paid in anticipation of entering the Breeders’ Cup Turf and the horse is actually entered in the Breeders’ Cup Mile instead – requiring a $20,000 pre-entry fee – then the excess $10,000 may be applied to the fees due at the time entries are taken.)
Purse Distributions are Noted on Race Conditions
Note 1 Owners’ purse distribution will be based on official order of finish. Note 2 All unpaid travel awards will remain the property of Breeders’ Cup Limited. Note 3 Owner/nominator must ensure that BCL has current contact information for the owner/nominator. BCL will make reasonable efforts to locate owners/nominators to pay awards. If BCL does not locate an owner/ nominator for the payment of an award and the owner/nominator does not claim the award within three (3) years from the date of the race upon which the award was determined, the owner/nominator forfeits all claims to the award and it reverts to BCL. Note 4 Purse distributions noted on race conditions apply to races with five (5) or more starters.
Nominator Awards Horses that finish first through fourth in any Breeders’ Cup World Championships race will earn a foal nominator award and it will be paid to the person who nominated the horse. A stallion nomina- tor award will be paid to the person who nominated the sire of the horse to Breeders’ Cup. Stallion nominator awards will not be paid to EBF nominated stallions who are not BCL nominated. Stallion nominator awards will be paid to nominators under the International Breeders’ Cup program in accordance with the rules of that program and a copy of these rules may be obtained by calling Breeders’ Cup Limited at (859) 514-9423. The announced guaranteed purse of each Breeders’ Cup World Championships race will not be increased by pre-entry or entry fees collected prior to race day. Nominator awards are not included in the guaranteed purse. Nominator awards will be paid directly by Breeders’ Cup Limited.
18 members.breederscup.com RACE SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS
THE BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC (Grade I) To be run Saturday, November 4
With a gross purse of US$6,000,000 (includes travel awards) Owners purse to be divided as follows: 1st $3,300,000, 2nd $1,020,000, 3rd $540,000, 4th $300,000, 5th $180,000, 6th $60,000, 7th $60,000, 8th $60,000 In addition to gross purse, nominator awards will be paid to both the foal and stallion nominator (based on eligibility qualifications) as follows: 1st $100,000, 2nd $30,000, 3rd $15,000, 4th $7,500
For three year olds and upward One Mile and a Quarter (1 1/4M) (Dirt) (2000m) $75,000 pre-entry fee due at Noon (PDT) on Monday, October 23, 2017, and $75,000 entry fee due at 10:00 am (PDT) on October 30, 2017 Payable to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at the Breeders’ Cup Racing Office, Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Northern Hemisphere-bred: Weights: 3YO 122 lbs; 4YO & Up 126 lbs Southern Hemisphere-bred: Weights: 3YO 117 lbs; 4YO & Up 126 lbs Fillies & Mares Allowed 3 lbs
Horses not nominated to the Breeders’ Cup must be nominated by the pre-entry deadline.
NOT MORE THAN 14 STARTERS MAY TAKE PART IN THIS RACE • 2 ALSO-ELIGIBLES MAY BE TAKEN
Travel All non-California based runners that ship into California from a North American location will receive a $10,000 shipping stipend upon starting. All international runners will receive a $40,000 shipping stipend upon starting. Runners who stable in California are not eligible for the award.
1 1/4 MILES