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 (S. Neilson), HUNT (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 .

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 /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.

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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.

Horses selling with conditions/restrictions (to stay with trainer or shares in a present partnership) will be paraded in the sales ring but not auctioned live. Consignors will be available to discuss conditions (day rate, ownership organization, plans…). Consignors will be introduced and made available to potential buyers. This way, for exam- ple, a potential buyer can walk to the consignor and try to buy part or all of the horse. They can negotiate a deal. All sales are final at time of agreement, just as the live auction, and will be processed through the sales company.

Consignors will be able to place a reserve on their horses if they wish.

VETTING PROCESS Horses will need to be vetted before the sale. The consignor will provide a one-page physical exam from a veteri- narian – checking heart, eyes, lungs, flex, walk, trot, scope. This will be available to the potential buyer. The exam will need to be completed the week of the sale. Consignors are welcome to provide X-rays. A repository will be available on the day of the sale. It is suggested that buyers vet horses for themselves, just like they would at any other sale or private purchase. Consignors will make horses available to vet during the week of the sale and there will be time to vet horses on the day of the sale. There will not be a “return” policy as was in place last year.

Horses will range from present steeplechase horses, prospects from the flat and horses who have been donated to the National Steeplechase Foundation. Horses donated to the NSF will be auctioned off outright and all proceeds will go to the charity to improve and expand American steeplechasing.

Horses will be registered and available for review online as they are entered. The National Steeplechase Association site will include a description and links to other information for each horse with a full catalogue to be posted after the first entry deadline and updated thereafter. Consignors can provide photos, video links and brief summaries of their horses. Consignors are encouraged to make horses available for inspection at their barns prior to the sale.

To enter a horse, or ask questions, contact: Al Griffin at [email protected] Sean Clancy at [email protected] Joe Clancy at [email protected]

NSA Ratings System 2016

For the second year, the NSA will utilize a ratings system.

Ratings handicaps are designed to expand opportunities for horses, owners, trainers, and jockeys. In 2015, ratings handicaps averaged nine starters per race – almost two horses above the average for all hurdle races.

The Handicap Committee will again consist of chartcaller Martin Chamberlin, journalist Joe Clancy and racecaller Will O’Keefe, with oversight by NSA Director of Racing Bill Gallo.

To be eligible for any Ratings Handicap, a horse must be entered in the Ratings system at least one week prior to the close of entries of such race.

Ratings will be assigned to hurdle or steeplechase winners only, ages four-years old and upward. In all Ratings Handicaps, high weights will be preferred.

A maiden special weight winner will receive an automatic rating of 116.

A four-year-old that has won as a three-year-old will receive an automatic rating of 111.

A maiden claiming winner will receive an automatic rating of 110 (for a $25,000-$20,000 claiming price win) or 105 (for a $15,000-$10,000 claiming price win).

A filly/mare restricted maiden winner will receive an automatic rating of 107.

A horse with an official rating in another country will race on that figure for one American start.

In all Ratings Handicaps, once the race is drawn, the highest rated horse will be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accordingly based on the current ratings. If the highest rated horse scratches at scratch time, the next highest rated horse will assume top weight and all others adjusted accordingly, with those weights being final for the program regardless of further scratches.

The minimum weight in all Ratings Handicaps will be 140 lbs. not including apprentice allowances. Apprentice allowances may be claimed in Ratings Handicaps.

All ratings inquiries should be directed to the NSA Director of Racing, who will review those concerns with the Committee. Individual Ratings Handicap Committee members will not answer direct inquiries without review and consensus by the Committee.

NSA Official Ratings March 15, 2016

Based on list of active horses in training submitted by trainers before March 14, 2016. See 2016 ratings explanation in spring condition book for details.

Horse ...... Rating Jamarjo...... 119 Buckrail...... 111 Dawalan ...... 156 Lady Yeats...... 119 Ice It ...... 111 Demonstrative ...... 150 Maserati ...... 119 Ivy Mills...... 111 Rawnaq...... 150 Albany Road ...... 118 Kingofalldiamonds...... 111 Bob Le Beau...... 145 Arrakis ...... 118 Harmony Bay ...... 111 Gustavian ...... 140 Cat Feathers ...... 118 King Ting ...... 110 Dr. Skip ...... 139 Orchestra Leader...... 118 Ryvit...... 109 Able Deputy ...... 138 Plated ...... 118 So Outspoken ...... 109 All the Way Jose ...... 137 American Ladie...... 117 Arrow Lake ...... 107 Diplomat...... 137 Dai Bando ...... 117 Hishi Soar...... 107 Italian ...... 136 Gimme Five ...... 117 Complete Dyno ...... 106 Daneking ...... 135 Gmac...... 117 Divined...... 105 Pierrot Lunaire ...... 135 Hard Rock Eleven...... 117 Dream Voyage...... 105 Alajmal...... 130 Long House Saint...... 117 Hooping...... 104 Charminster...... 130 Tubal...... 117 Skunk...... 104 Sacred Soul ...... 130 Alwaary...... 116 Catch The Blues ...... 103 Schoodic...... 130 Bau Bai Gold ...... 116 Mr. Lickety...... 103 Scorpiancer...... 130 Cash Crop ...... 116 Takepointsandrun...... 103 Overwhelming...... 129 Classical Art...... 116 Maggie Neary...... 100 African Oil ...... 128 Comanchero...... 116 Wigwam Baby...... 100 Rudyard K...... 127 Dreamin Fool...... 116 Barbara's Smile...... 99 Top Striker ...... 126 Kwacha ...... 116 Capture le Prix...... 98 Andi'amu ...... 125 Mizyen ...... 116 In Todd We Trust ...... 98 Bodie Island ...... 125 Paris Vegas ...... 116 Happy Digger ...... 98 Jack Frost ...... 125 Royal Bench...... 116 Outlaw Cody Z...... 97 Kingdom...... 125 Sal the Barber...... 116 See Trouble ...... 97 Lune de Caro...... 125 Second Amendment...... 116 Tafawuk...... 97 Portrade ...... 125 Share Out ...... 116 Soul of the Moon...... 96 Broxbourne...... 124 The Duck ...... 116 Stalled...... 95 Molotof...... 124 Dyna's Vow...... 116 East Bound Train...... 94 Syros ...... 123 Balance the Budget ...... 115 Awesome Pearl...... 122 Class Cherokee ...... 115 Special Skills...... 121 Dino Mite...... 115 Tempt Me Alex ...... 121 Powerofone...... 114 Absolum...... 120 The Grange ...... 114 Manacor ...... 120 Bittersweetheart ...... 113 One Giant Step ...... 120 Dunluce Castle...... 113 One Lucky Lady...... 120 Miguel Grau...... 113 All That Rules ...... 119 Odi Et Amo...... 113 Bonded ...... 119 Perfect Union ...... 113 Dye Fore...... 119 Canaveral ...... 112 Forgotten Man...... 119 Cognashene...... 112 Harrods Creek ...... 119 Boogie Feeva ...... 111 ATTENTION ALL HORSEMEN AND VETERINARIANS New Mid-Atlantic Advisory regarding the use of Methylprednisolone Acetate (Depo-Medrol) and Procaine Penicillin

This Advisory addresses concerns that have recently been expressed by horsemen and veterinarians regarding compliance with the uniform drug testing thresholds and guidelines for the use of Methylprednisolone Acetate (Depo-Medrol) and Procaine Penicillin. The regulators from the Mid-Atlantic racing states met on July 1, 2015 and announce the following Advisory. METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE PROCAINE PENICILLIN (Depo-Medrol) The current Guideline for Procaine penicillin requires The testing threshold for methylprednisolone the reporting of the administration of this drug to the acetate (Depo-Medrol) is 100 pg/ml plasma. This Racing Commission and a mandatory surveillance testing threshold is based upon the administration of the horse for 6 hours prior to the race if the of a total dose of 100 mg methylprednisolone as trainer wishes to race the horse. The purpose of the methylprednisolone acetate in one articular space. The quarantine is to ensure against a nerve block. The recommended withdrawal time for this administration Guideline, however, does not specify how long after is a minimum of at least 21 days, but there is a footnote administration of procaine penicillin the reporting warning that intramuscular (IM) administrations can and mandatory surveillance requirements must be result in plasma concentrations that can exceed the followed. testing threshold for weeks or months. It is important to understand that the testing threshold can be exceeded Effective immediately, only Procaine Penicillin if there is: 1) an IM injection; 2) an injection in more administrations within 30 days of a race need than one articular space, 3) a different formulation be reported to the Racing Commission. The (e.g., compounded) of methylprednisolone, and 4) an surveillance requirement remains in effect. The injection into a subcutaneous space, i.e. not injecting Racing Commission or the racetrack, as the case into the right spot. This is of particular concern when may be, will provide a security guard for the horse injecting stifles and hocks, as a portion of the medication at the owner/trainer’s expense. Please note that often is inadvertently deposited into tissues outside the testing threshold for Procaine Penicillin is 25 ng/ the joint capsule. It is important to understand that ml plasma regardless of the surveillance requirement when a portion of this drug is placed outside the joint and this testing threshold will be enforced. capsule of any joint, an intra-muscular or subcutaneous injection will be the result.

Accordingly, it is recommended that 1) Depo- Medrol should not be administered to any horse a trainer wishes to race in the Mid-Atlantic region – New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia; and 2) a trainer who chooses to race a horse that has been treated with Depo-Medrol despite this warning should, at his/her expense, get the horse tested prior to entry to ensure that the horse will test below the testing threshold of 100 pg/ ml plasma. The testing threshold of 100 pg/ml plasma will be enforced.