NSA Official Notices Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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.

Aiken Course Inspection The Aiken race course was inspected on March 13, 2016 by Clerk of Course Russ Schwalbert, and Jill Thomas, Sam Slater and Anne Pezzano.

Turf: Bermuda over seeded with rye grass. Turf is nice and thick and very smooth. Smoothness: Recently rolled, overall smooth. Compaction: 90 (Good) overall. Harder on car crossings, softer on the turf. Moisture: 3 (Average Dry) Notes: Due to continuing construction on the infield show grounds, vehicle crossings are quite hard. The addition of bark mulch for the races will improve the crossings. The course in general is in good shape.

Maryland Hunt Cup Early Nominations Nominations (28) for The Maryland Hunt Cup Timber Stakes (#41) with weight and trainer are as follows: 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), 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

Aiken (Maiden Claiming Hurdle) Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Claiming price $15,000. For each $2,500 to $10,000, allowed 3 lbs. Entry fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $150 additional to start. Two Miles over National Fences. Aiken (Conditioned Claiming Hurdle) Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Four-Year-Olds and Upward which have never won two races. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Claiming price $20,000. For each $2,500 to $15,000, allowed 3 lbs. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $200 additional to start. Two Miles over National Fences. 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.

Brown Advisory Iroquois Cheltenham Challenge Win Two Races, Win Half-A-Million Dollars!

In 2016 -- just in time for its 75th anniversary -- the Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville, Tenn., announced its partnership with the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse in England to offer a $500,000 bonus challenge to any horse that can win both the Group 1 Ryanair World Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and the 75th Anniversary Grade 1 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Hurdle Stakes in May.

The bonus will be offered to any horse that wins both races within the space of 12 months, opening the door to horses who are even placed at Cheltenham this March to make the trip to Tennessee in May and if winning there, try to gain the bonus at The in March, 2017.

The Brown Advisory Iroquois Cheltenham Challenge looks to reignite the cross-Atlantic rivalry that has been a part of steeplechase racing through history, and this challenge is a significant one. To learn more about the Brown Advisory Iroquois Cheltenham Challenge, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org/about.

“Throughout modern history, a number of great horses have crossed the Atlantic to race, and we want to promote that international competition. This is a new tradition with significant implications – a successful horse could earn more than $850,000 by winning both races, considering their individual purses and the Brown Advisory Cheltenham Iroquois Challenge.” — Iroquois Steeplechase Chairman Dwight Hall, a former jockey and board member of the National Steeplechase Association Don't miss the 75TH IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE Nashville's Rite Of Spring Since 1941 May 14, 2016

(Left to right) Cheltenham Racecourse Chairman Robert Waley-Cohen, legendary jockey and owner Charlie Fenwick, and Brown Advisory CEO Mike Hankin.

Please click here to see the Terms and Conditions for the Challenge Second National Steeplechase and Auction to benefit National Steeplechase Foundation

American steeplechasing wants you. And your horses. In an effort aimed squarely at growing horse and human participants in jump racing, the National Steeplechase Association will holds its second annual symposium/sale April 10 at Great Meadow Racecourse in The Plains, Va.

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 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.

“We have a great product, full of beautiful horses and just-as-beautiful venues and race courses, but marketing matters,” said Griffin. “This is a way to welcome some new people, help them learn about the sport and put some new horses into the game.”

The sale will include 10-15 steeplechase prospects for sale outright in a live-auction format. The early list includes sons of Smart Strike, Awesome Again and Malibu Moon from high-profile flat stables including Godolphin, Stuart Janney and Shug McGaughey. In addition to these prospects, a novice stakes winner over jumps and a Grade 3 stakes winner from the flat have been recruited.

In addition to the live auction of prospects, a selection of horses with conditions/restrictions (to stay with trainer or shares in a present partnership) will be on offer. They will parade in the sales ring, but will not be auctioned live. Horses will be sold in a silent-auction format, with consignors available to discuss conditions (day rate, silks, plans, etc.) prior to sale. Consignors will be introduced and made available to potential buyers.

The National Steeplechase Foundation will receive 5 percent of the gross sales of all horses. In addition, some horses have been donated fully to the NSF – meaning all proceeds on those horses go to the charity to further expand American steeplechasing.

Consignors with potential sales entrants are urged to contact Al Griffin at [email protected] or Sean Clancy at [email protected] or Joe Clancy at [email protected]

Entries close April 4 with entry fees of $300 (on or before March 21), $500 (on or before April 4) or $1,000 (up to day of sale). Further details for consignors will be available at the website gojumpracing.org, which will also post sales listings. Potential bidders are encouraged to pre-register online as well. Consignors and registered bidders will receive complimentary lunch and drink tickets.

“We’re excited about the sale and its direction,” said Sean Clancy, a bloodstock agent and owner who is assisting in the recruitment of prospects. “I know there will be some worthy horses in the catalogue and I know several trainers who said they will participate. It’s a great chance to get involved, and help the sport grow at the same time.”

The symposium will include a panel discussion moderated by journalist Joe Clancy of thisishorseracing.com. Guests will discuss their roles in racing (flat and jump) and what it means to be involved in jump racing.

THINGS TO KNOW

What: National Steeplechase Association prospect sale and owner symposium.

When: Sunday, April 10.

Where: Great Meadow Racecourse, home of the Virginia Gold Cup. 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198.

Why: To benefit the National Steeplechase Foundation.

For Information:

Al Griffin: [email protected] or (540) 219-1400.

Sean Clancy: [email protected] or (302) 545-7713

Joe Clancy: [email protected] or (302) 545-4424 http://www.gojumpracing.org/

Additional information for consignors and buyers.

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.