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 members.breederscup.com 1 WELCOME 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 2 members.breederscup.com OFFICERS 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