Official Notices for March 22, 2016
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NSA Official Notices Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Carolina Cup Nominations Nominations (12) for the Carolina Cup Novice Hurdle Stakes (#11) with weight and trainer are as follows: ALBANY ROAD (150 – Valentine), BALANCE THE BUDGET (153 – Gomena), BAU BAI GOLD (145 - Napravnik), BONDED (153 – Day), CANAVERAL (150 – Elliot), CASH CROP (150 – Kingsley), DYE FORE (153 – Fisher), HARDROCK ELEVEN (153 – Fout), HARRODS CREEK (150 – Kingsley), KWACHA (150 – Valentine), SPECIAL SKILLS (153 – Fisher), TUBAL (150 – Tobin). Carolina Cup Course Inspection The Carolina Cup race course was inspected on March 21, 2016 by Jeff Teter. Turf: The turf consists of Bermuda grass, which is just starting to grow. The course was sprayed for weed control on March 2. The course was mowed on March 16 and 17. The turf is starting to green up. Hopefully, over the next 2 weeks we can get some moisture and if the weather stays mild, it should look good on race day. Smoothness: The course was very wet when we had the Colonial Cup races. The fences have been set out on fresh ground that was not run over last fall. The course is smooth throughout. Compaction: 100-120 (Good) throughout the course. Moisture: 4-6 (Average Dry-Average) throughout the course. Notes: We could stand a rain shower or two between now and the races. We have had just ¾ inch of rain in the last 3 weeks. The weather has been warm and mild. My Lady’s Manor Maiden Race It is the intent of the My Lady’s Manor Race Committee to split the John Rush Streett Memorial with a $15,000 purse in each division, with one division restricted to Amateur Riders. Maryland Hunt Cup Nominations Nominations (30) for The Maryland Hunt Cup Timber Stakes (#41) with weight and trainer are as follows: ALMARMOOQ (Neilson), AND THE EAGLE FLYS (Meister), ANY KEY (Meister), BALLYLIFEN (Fisher), CARRICK BOY (Hendriks), CATCH THE ECHO (J. Davies), CLASS BRAHMS (Elmore), DERWINS PROSPECTOR (J. Davies), DON’T TELL SAILOR (Elmore), DRIFT SOCIETY (Fisher), FOYLE (B. Fenwick), GUTS FOR GARTERS (S. Neilson), HUNT BALL (Voss), ILLUSTRATION (Somers), IMPERIAL WAY (Voss), JOSHUA G. (K. Neilson), JUST BARELY (Meister), MECKLENBURG (Elmore), MR TACK (Santoro), OLD TIMER (Read), RAVEN’S CHOICE (Wyatt), SAINT DYNAFORMER (Read), SCHOOLHOUSE WOODS (Read), SENIOR SENATOR (J. Davies), SERENE HARBOR (McKenna), SKY COUNT (Beecher), SOVEREIGN FUND (McKenna), SPENCER ROAD (J. Davies), TERKO SERVICE (Stewart), WILDCATTER (Voss). All horses will carry 165 lbs. except the mare JUST BARELY, will carry 157 lbs. Reminder of Entry/Scratch Schedule As a reminder, entries close at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, with scratches at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Nominations also close on Monday. Jockey Impact Test All NSA jockeys who received an email regarding Impact testing are urged to contact the NSA office to schedule and complete the required Impact test before the 2016 spring racing season. Training Flat Races Three-year-olds will receive 10 lbs from older horses in all Training Flat races during the spring. Also, Apprentice steeplechase jockeys will be allowed 5 lbs. NSA Policy A non-winning apprentice jockey (over hurdles) shall not be named to ride a horse (over hurdles) that has failed to complete three races to the stewards’ satisfaction. NSA Weight Policy In all allowance and open hurdle races at NSA race meets, weights will be adjusted upward when the high weight is scratched at scratch time. Amendment to NSA Licensing Rule Effective for the 2016 season, Rule 6.1.H of the NSA Rules of Racing has been amended to read as follows: "Rule 6.1.H: License Restrictions, Limitations and Conditions. The Board, or the Stewards' Advisory Committee may restrict, limit or place conditions on any license, including, without limitation, restrictions on duration, number of permitted starts, or the types of races a licensee may contest (e.g. flat, hurdle or timber). Any licensee granted such a restricted license may apply to the Stewards' Advisory Committee for modification or removal of any such conditions, which decision shall be subject to the discretion of the Board or the Stewards' Advisory Committee." Under this rule, the Stewards' Advisory Committee will continue to approve the issuance of unrestricted licenses to professional and amateur riders (as now defined), but will require all new and relatively inexperienced applicants for riders' licenses to demonstrate the ability to compete satisfactorily over flat, timber and/or hurdle courses in order to receive an unrestricted license. If the Committee is not satisfied that a rider has demonstrated such capabilities, or if the rider desires only to compete in selected races (e.g. flat or timber), he or she may be issued a restricted license which permits competition only over the designated course(s). Any questions about this new rule or its application in a particular situation should be directed to Dwight Hall. Important Notice from the Stewards Advisory Committee By order of the NSA Board of Directors upon recommendation of the NSA Stewards Advisory Committee, the proposed new NSA Amateur Rider Policy advertised on the Wednesday, February 3, 2016 official notices, has been rescinded. Despite a thorough 45-day review and input from several concerned licensees, it has been made clear to the Stewards Advisory Committee that a change to the standard NSA policy, which requires an applicant to sign the Amateur Declaration on the Jockey’s License Application, would be confusing, counterproductive, and unnecessary at this time. With that in mind, the Committee has determined that there will be no change to the current NSA rule or policy as each relates to amateur riders. Furthermore, an applicant signing the Amateur Declaration on the Jockey’s License Application is hereby notified that any falsification of this declaration will subject the applicant to a revocation of his/her license. Also, all owners and trainers securing the services of an amateur rider are hereby reminded that any compensation or remuneration paid for the services of an amateur rider is in violation, by definition, of NSA Rules. Iroquois Criteria for Amateur Riders Amateur: Is licensed by the NSA as an amateur rider; has ridden less than 20 races in 2015; full time students who are less than 23 years old will be exempt from the Amateur criteria. ● Licensed amateur riders who do not meet the above criteria may apply to the Iroquois Race Committee for permission to ride as an amateur. ● All riders/entries acceptable to the Race Committee and the Race Committee reserves the right to reject entries. Eligibility for Amateur Apprentice Timber Races The Amateur Timber series (My Lady's Manor, Grand National, Winterthur and Willowdale) eligibility should read: NW of $12,000 once in 2015-2016. Also, for the Grand National (#28), Winterthur (#61) and Willowdale (#72) races in the series, winners in 2016 will carry 5 lbs. extra. Substitute Races Carolina Cup (Maiden Claiming Hurdle) Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Claiming price $25,000. For each $2,500 to $20,000, allowed 3 lbs. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $200 additional to start. Two Miles over National Fences. Horses and People Wanted at Go Jump Racing Symposium/Sale. Sunday, April 10 at Great Meadow Race Course in The Plains, Virginia All NSA owners, trainers and members are invited and encouraged to take part. Sell a horse, buy a horse, bring some friends, come for the networking opportunities, but plan to attend the second annual symposium and sale at Great Meadow April 10. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. with sales horses set to school and gallop – and be available for inspection by potential buyers – starting at 9. The symposium, a panel discussion geared toward newcomers, begins at noon with the sale starting at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free with food and refreshments available for purchase. The day is a product of the NSA’s Promotion and Growth Committee, chaired by owner and race-meet chairman Al Griffin, and follows the inaugural event last year at Shawan Downs in Maryland. The sale will include 10-15 steeplechase prospects for sale outright in a live-auction format. The early list includes novice hurdle stakes winner Selection Sunday, hurdle winner Duc de Savoie, Smart Strike 4-year-old Command Control (from the deep breeding/racing program of Stuart Janney III) and Dynaformer 4-year-old Wild Dynafor- mer. The first round of entries close March 21, after which a catalog will be available. All sales horses will be listed online at www.nationalsteeplechase.com/2016-sales-horses. The symposium will be an engaging panel discussion moderated by Joe Clancy of thisishorseracing.com. Keep checking the new www.nationalsteeplechase.com website for updates. SALES INFORMATION Horses will school on the racecourse, be available for evaluation in the racing barns and auctioned in the Great Meadow paddock. Horses must be present steeplechasers or deemed suitable steeplechase prospects by the sales committee. All sales horses must be on the grounds. Entries close April 4. Late entries will be accepted up to time of sale. Early entry fee (on or before March 21): $300. Regular entry fee (on or before April 4): $500. Late entry fee (up to time of sale): $1,000. 5 percent of sales to National Steeplechase Foundation. Lunch and cash bar available. Complimentary lunch and drinks for registered bidders and consignors. Continued on Page 2 Steeplechase Sales Information – Page 2 Horses selling outright, without limitations, will go through the ring and sell in a live auction format. These horses will be grouped together. All sales are final at drop of the hammer.