The Horsemen’s Board actions Cecil County slots site posts big numbers Meeting held September 22 at Laurel Annual Party/Awards Members present: Richard J. Hoff- The board agreed, by unanimous Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood Newsletter berger, President; Richard J. Meyer, vote, to accept committee recommenda- Casino Perryville, the first slots facility to Vice President; John V. Alecci, William tions regarding the annual Christmas open in , generated revenue of T. Fitzgibbons, Sr., Linda S. Gaudet, H. Party and Awards (see page 1). $2,075.838.53 during its first four days October 2010 Volume 20 • Number 10 Neil Glasser, Arnold A. Heft, Timothy L. of operation, according to figures re- Keefe, Lawrence E. Murray, John J. Jockey fees leased by the Maryland Lottery. Robb, Katharine M. Voss The board authorized the jockeys’ Launched on September 27, three AA County Members absent: Howard M. Ben- losing mount bonus program for 2010. days ahead of schedule, the site just off der, Dale Capuano, Phillip L. Ca- Rte. 95 in Cecil County contains 1,500 You Are Cordially Invited Checks representing $10 for each puano, Christopher W. Grove slot machines. The machines averaged mount that finished fourth through last referendum $346 per day in gross revenue, far ex- to the 24th Annual Scholarship Fund will be sent to all jockeys who rode the ceeding the state’s projections of $210 majority of their mounts in Maryland in A $5,000 contribution to the Mary- per machine per day. holds key to 2010, while competing in at least 50 land Thoroughbred Scholarship Fund By law, 7 percent of the revenue is di- races at Laurel, Pimlico or Timonium for 2010 was unanimously approved. rected to racing purses. That 7 percent future MTHA and earning less than $100,000 at the National Thoroughbred Maryland tracks. is divided on an 80-20 percentage basis between the Thoroughbred and Stan- om Chuckas, Maryland Jockey Club Racing Association Distributing the funds in this manner dardbred purse accounts. Of the Thor- President and Chief Operating Offi- T Christmas Party The board agreed by majority vote to provides meaningful support for Mary- oughbred share, 89 percent goes to- cer, told the Maryland Racing Commis- renew the MTHA’s membership in the land jockeys, and serves to strengthen ward purses and 11 percent is directed sion what to expect if the Arundel Mills Featuring Our Annual Awards National Thoroughbred Racing Associa- the racing program. to the Maryland-bred Fund. Mall casino gets the go-ahead. tion (NTRA) at an annual cost of Thus, the Thoroughbred Purse Ac- And it’s a devastating scenario. Presentations MTHA’s backstretch programs $46,440 for 2010 and 2011. The vote count receives 4.984 percent of the rev- Laurel Park would no longer conduct was 8 for and 2 against, with Mr. Alecci Backstretch pension—MTHA direc- enue, which amounted to $103,459.79 live racing, but seek to become a year- November 29 — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Mr. Fitzgibbons casting the oppos- tors approved the allocation of for the first four days of the new site. round off-track betting facility. Mile ing votes. $300,000 from the Purse Account to- Monthly reports are expected to ap- track racing in Maryland would be limit- Carriage Room at Laurel Park ward the funding of the Pension Plan pear at www.mdlottery.com. ed to a 40-day meet at Pimlico in the Backstretch Pension Plan 1111111111111111111111111 for backstretch workers for 2011. This spring. Bowie Training Center would William W. Whitescarver of Chapin is the same amount that has been set Scholarships, close, and stabling most likely would Buffet • Open Bar • Dancing Davis summarized the plan administra- aside in each of the last 23 years. not be available at Pimlico or Laurel. 1 1 1 1 1 11111111111111111111 tion and outlined the investments and from page 4 “This is not a threat. It’s reality,” said Benevolence funding—Following es- their performance in 2009 and so far in tablished procedure, the board agreed Mr. Chuckas, speaking at the Commis- 2010 MTHA Awards Will Be Presented To 2010. Ms. O’Laughlin is studying animal sci- sion’s regular monthly meeting on Octo- to appropriate up to $60,000 in 2011 to ence at Virginia Tech, and has been em- ber 19. Outstanding Maryland Owner: William R. Harris Annual audit fund the Maryland Thoroughbred Horse- ployed since the age of 13 at Country Maryland racing would be forced into Outstanding Maryland Trainer: Damon R. Dilodovico The audit of the MTHA’s financial men’s Benefit Trust, by which the Life Farm in Bel Air. disaster mode by a casino, enhanced by statements for 2009 was presented and MTHA provides health benefits to train- Additional winners are as follows: Outstanding Backstretch Employees accepted. Ellin & Tucker, Chartered ers and their spouses. fine dining and live entertainment, just from Bowie and Laurel will also be honored. $2,500—Nicole Fiorellino. 10 miles from Laurel Park. performed the audit. Recreation program—The board $2,000—Jane Marie Allen, Jennifer Voters in Anne Arundel County will agreed to allocate up to $35,000 to con- Brasser and Colleen O’Reilly. Cut on the dotted line Financial report determine whether the Arundel Mills tinue funding of the MTHA recreation $1,750—Dagmar Caramello and Jer- casino is allowed to proceed, as the is- The MTHA’s financial report for the program through 2011. maine Haughton. sue will be decided by referendum— I would like to attend the MTHA Christmas Party. I have enclosed $30.00 period January 1 through June 30, 2010 $1,500—Alexandra Curtiss, Cecily for each ticket requested. was reviewed and unanimously ap- Thanksgiving dinner—Funding was Question A—on the ballot in the No- approved for the MTHA’s annual Thanks- Evans, Gabrielle “Gabby” Gaudet and vember 2 election. Although the ballot proved as presented. Name giving dinner for backstretch employees. Suzanne Stettinius. language may be confusing to some, vot- ! $1,000—Jenny Hamilton, Anna Juzwiak, ers need only remember: VOTE Address Meeting held October 21 at Laurel Simulcasting extension Sabrina Morris, Annelise Myers, Josh AGAINST QUESTION A. Members present: Richard J. Hoff- Pons, Amanda Schmitt and Sarah War- The board agreed, by unanimous Further note: Horsemen should be berger, President; Richard J. Meyer, ren. City vote, to approve simulcasting through aware that Maryland’s Democratic Gov- Vice President; John V. Alecci, Howard $750—Allen Foster, Diana Gillam, Mary June 30, 2011. ernor Martin O’Malley, in his campaign State Zip Number of tickets M. Bender, Dale Capuano, William T. Elizabeth Hamilton, Dylan Smith, for reelection on November 2, has Fitzgibbons, Sr., Linda S. Gaudet, H. Financial report Alexander Suggs and Ashley Wheeler. thrown his support behind slots at Lau- x$30.00=$ Amount enclosed Neil Glasser, Christopher W. Grove, $500—Michelle Barton, Katelyn Domi- rel Park, while his Republican oppo- John J. Robb, Katharine M. Voss The MTHA’s financial report for the no, Robert Leaf, III, Meghan Marshall, nent, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., is backing Please make checks payable to MTHA. Mail before Nov. 19 Members absent: Phillip L. Ca- period January 1 through September 30, Demelza McMahon, Jennifer Parson, plans for the casino at Arundel Mills puano, Arnold A. Heft, Timothy L. 2010 was reviewed and unanimously David Pons, Paige Reynolds and Re- Mall. to MTHA, 6314 Windsor Mill Road, , Md. 21207 Keefe, Lawrence E. Murray approved as presented. becca Walters. Scholarship Fund reaches record heights

he Maryland Thoroughbred Scholarship Fund distributed $40,000 to 35 applicants Tthis year—an all-time record for the program. All of these students either work on Maryland Million groom’s awards the Maryland backstretch or are employed on a Thoroughbred farm. Racing Office Support came from the Maryland Racing Media Association (MRMA), MTHA, Mary- The following grooms won awards (Sandbagin’ Lover, William A. Camp- land Horsemen’s Assistance Fund, the Bender Foundation, Milton P. Higgins, III, and notices for best turned-out horses on Maryland bell). 6. Louis Canoles (Nighttime Lover, the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation, as well as the Thoroughbred Charities of Million Day, October 2 at Laurel Park. Rodney Jenkins). 7. Christopher Her- America and numerous donors.

From Georganne Hale, Maryland E List is in race order. raria (Day Flight, Rodney Jenkins). 8. U Following longstanding practice, recipients were chosen by a committee of MRMA C

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1. Martine Medina (Doing Great, Kevin Hutton (Weeper, Flint W. Stites). M members. Checks were presented at the MRMA Crab Feast on October 23 at Laurel.

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Michael J. Trombetta). 2. Raul Chaban, 9. Veronica Singleton (Love’s Blush, J sponsibility to make sure that each of Lauren Mundy and Kathleen O’Laughlin shared the top award, the Eddie McMullen (Lovetofinishfirst, Ronald A. Alfano). 3. Rodney Jenkins). 10. Alejandro Villegas Eddie McMullen Memorial Scholarship your employees has an up-to-date Mary- Memorial Scholarship, each receiving $3,000. Jason Figgins (Mr. Keeper, Ollie L. Fig- (Regal Warrior, Michael J. Trombetta). winners Lauren Mundy (left) and Kathleen land Racing Commission (MRC) license. O’Laughlin receive checks from Ms. Mundy, employed by Ben Feliciano, Jr., is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal gins, III). 4. Brenda Brady (Onearmed- 11. Ramon Berrajas (Landers Gem, Security will be visiting barns at random MRMA President David Richardson. science at the University of Maryland. See Scholarships, page 2 bandit, John J. Robb). 5. Terry Overmier Christopher W. Grove). to check on MRC licenses. • Francisco Saez is the new Room’s at Laurel. Hoofprints • MJC management will have security Fire, disaster insurance rel, Bowie and Timonium. handing out warnings and fines to train- Additionally, horses are covered ers who do not have their manure bins Fire and disaster insurance has been when in transit from Bowie, Laurel, Pim- MTHA totally covered. This has become a seri- renewed for another 12 months. lico or Timonium to race and return 6314 Windsor Mill Road ous problem. The Environmental Protec- Under this policy, MTHA members from out-of-state tracks. Baltimore, Maryland 21207 tion Agency is cracking down on us, may be compensated for death or hu- which in turn means we are cracking mane destruction of their horses due to Lloyds Underwriters, Inc. is the insurer. down on the trainers. a number of perils, including fire, light- Breeders’ Cup days post times October 2010 • Work and go’s are not allowed in the ning, wind storm, smoke and flood. Laurel Park post times for Breeders’ receiving barn at Laurel on live race days. Coverage extends to horses located Cup days: Friday, November 5, 1:10 at or in transit to or from Pimlico, Lau- p.m.; Saturday, November 6, 12:35 p.m. IN MEMORIAM Recreation report Lee Watson, a longtime employee of Fasig-Tipton sales , died on Oc- From Dan Mangum, MTHA tournament held September 20 at tober 9. He was 85. Recreation Director. For information Bowie were: 1. Sam Davis. 2. Jeff Tuck- Inez Russo, 88, a former owner/ or to sign up for programs, er. 3. Johnny Poe. breeder, died on August 21. call Mr. Mangum at (410) 802-5798. Ralph Kercheval, a widely noted Golf The next tournament is scheduled horseman who managed Alfred G. Van- for Monday, December 13 at Bowie, derbilt’s Sagamore Farm in Glyndon, Results of the October 18 golf outing starting at 11:30 a.m. Md., during the era of Native Dancer, at Ft. Meade: Donations died on October 6 at the age of 98. Low net—1. Richard Shannon (72). 2. Mark (Bernie) Jeffers, 58, a lifelong B.J. Jones (73). 3rd. Jerry Hroblak, (73). The following generous people re- backstretch worker formerly employed Low gross—1. Jack Adamecz (75). 2. by Hall of Fame trainer Henry S. Clark, cently donated clothing, reading materi- died on September 30. Lee Siklisli (83). 3. Orvie Thummel (84). al and/or other items for distribution on James Kokot, 54, a hotwalker at Closest to the pin—B.J. Jones and Jer- the backstretch: J.D. Brown, Carmen Bowie, died on September 11. ry Hroblak. Croig, Gene Gilhooly, Terry Patty, Bill Poker Roesler, Diana Sansositi, Frank Wright, Thoughts and comment MTHA Board of Directors The Horsemen’s Winners of the mock Texas hold ’em and Ginny Wright. ow that Maryland’s first slots facility is professionals experienced in developing Richard J. Hoffberger Newsletter Nup and running—and already generat- and running a gaming operation. President Horsemen’s calendar ing substantial revenue for purses—and Laurel will face regulatory hurdles in Richard J. Meyer Published monthly by the the opening of Casino at Ocean Downs is pursuing a slots license and zoning. That is Vice President Maryland Thoroughbred RACING Tax Seminar drawing near, horsemen should not be true. But there are reasons to believe those John V. Alecci Horsemen’s frustrated. hurdles can be cleared, especially with co- Howard M. Bender Association, Inc. Laurel Park ...... Now through Dec. 18 The American Horse Council will Supporters of the casino proposed at owner Penn National Gaming focused on Dale Capuano 6314 Windsor Mill Road, FASIG-TIPTON MIDLANTIC AUCTIONS host a free Tax Seminar at 6 p.m. on Arundel Mills Mall are attempting to use the challenge. Phillip L. Capuano Baltimore, Md. 21207; AT TIMONIUM (410) 392-5555 Thursday, November 4, at Tri-County the lack of patience by some in our indus- Penn National has announced that it William T. Fitzgibbons, Sr. (410) 265-6842; December Mixed...... Dec. 6 Feeds, Etc. in Marshall, Va. try to their advantage. They would have us will consider selling its Hollywood Casino Linda S. Gaudet Fax: (410) 265-6841; believe that the Arundel Mills Mall site can Perryville in order to develop the slots site H. Neil Glasser OUT-OF-STATE AUCTIONS Equine tax expert Tad Davis will dis- E-mail: [email protected] be built and operating in the very near fu- at Laurel Park. (State law currently does Christopher W. Grove Fasig-Tipton cuss recent changes to the federal tax Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed ture, while bringing slots to Laurel Park not allow an entity to control two slots li- Arnold A. Heft Web site: www.mdhorsemen.com Lexington, Ky. (859) 255-1555...... Nov. 7 code affecting horse owners and others The Horsemen’s Newsletter in the industry. would take much longer. censes.) Timothy L. Keefe Keeneland November Breeding Stock Don’t believe their hype. Time is money—we all know that. But Lawrence E. Murray reports on issues and events of interest Lexington, Ky. (800) 456-3412. . . . Nov. 8-20 For more information visit www. to owners and trainers in Maryland. Laurel Park’s facilities need only to be re- good things invariably come to those who John J. Robb Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.,Winter Mixed horsecouncil.org or call (202) 296- Your suggestions are welcome. 4031. fashioned for slots. Parking is ample, and are patient and stay the course. Katharine M. Voss Ocala, Fla. (352) 237-2154. . . . Jan. 18, 19 Penn National Gaming has a core of /Richard J. Hoffberger, MTHA President