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Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Fax-On-Demand System
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Harrah’s Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Qualifying Standards
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Harrah’s Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Track Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paddock, Lasix & Detention Schedule
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Harrah’s Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Medication Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Established Plasma Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Claiming Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drug & Breathalyzer Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stake Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purse Earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Track Wagering Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health Insurance & Retirement Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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© 2013 Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association. All information deemed
reliable at publication date but subject to change. The Pennsylvania Harness
Horsemen’s Association does not necessarily endorse any of the vendors listed
in this document; they are provided solely for the convenience of our members
as a reference and the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association cannot
be responsible for any use or misuse of these vendors and/or their products
and services.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address & Headquarters
1300 Market St., Suite 303
717-975-0774 Tel
717-975-0775 Fax
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Harrah’s Philadelphia Office
610-874-5200 Tel
610-874-5202 Fax
Fax On Demand 484.490.2230
mikeizzophha@verizon.net
Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs Office
570-824-1849 Tel
phhapocono@yahoo.com
570-824-5849 Fax On Demand
Board Of Directors
Sam Beegle, President
Syl B. King, Jr., Vice President
Lynn Fry, Secretary
Greg Wasiluk, Secretary
William T. Mullin, Treasurer
Pete Kaiser
Sam Schiavi
Joe Antonelli
Darryl Breniser
Clarence Martin, Jr.
Todd Schadel
Staff
Ron Battoni, Executive Director
Mike Izzo, Chief Financial Officer
Pete Antosh, Field Representative
Ed Kobesky, Director Of Media & Marketing
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
George Greig, Secretary of Agriculture
Roy W. Wilt, Chairman
Noah Wenger, Commissioner
George Crawford, Executive Secretary
Gerry Connors, Director Of Sire Stakes
717-787-5196 Tel
2301 North Cameron Street
717-787-5539 Sire Stakes Harrisburg, PA 17110 9408
Information
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FAX ON DEMAND SYSTEM
For your convenience, the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s
Association provides fax on demand service so that you may
access condition sheets and results 24 hours a day.
1. Dial 570-824-5849 to access the Mohegan Sun system, or
484-490-2230 to access the Harrah’s Philadelphia system.
2. Enter the correct BOX NUMBER followed by the pound
sign. (See list of available options below.)
3. Follow the voice prompts to enter additional box numbers
as needed or to begin fax transmission.
Pocono Downs: Box Numbers
01#
02# 03# 04# Main Menu
Condition Sheet
Tue. Overnight/Results
Wed. Overnight/Results
05# 06# 07# 08#
Fri. Overnight/Results
Sat. Overnight/Results
Qualifying Sheet/Results
Sun. Overnight/Results
Race Day
Tuesday
16# Race 1-2-3
17# Race 4-5-6
18# Race 7-8-9
19# Race 10-11-12
20# Race 13-14-15
21#
Wednesday
22# Race 1-2-3
23# Race 4-5-6
24# Race 7-8-9
25# Race 10-11-12
26# Race 13-14-15
27#
Friday
28# Race 1-2-3
29# Race 4-5-6
30# Race 7-8-9
31# Race 10-11-12
32# Race 13-14-15
33# Saturday
34# Race 1-2-3
35# Race 4-5-6
36# Race 7-8-9
37# Race 10-11-12
38# Race 13-14-15
39#
Sunday
40# Race 1-2-3
41# Race 4-5-6
42# Race 7-8-9
43# Race 10-11-12
44# Race 13-14-15
45#
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FAX ON DEMAND SYSTEM
HARRAH’S Philadelphia: Box Numbers
01# Main Menu
02# Condition Sheet
03# Qualifying Sheet/results
04# Qualifying Program Pages
05# Sunday Overnight/Results
06# Monday Overnight/Results
07# Tuesday Overnight/Results
08# Wednesday Overnight/Results
09# Thursday Overnight/Results
10# Friday Overnight/Results
11# Paddock, Lasix & Detention Schedule
12# Draw Schedule & Qualifying Standards
Race Day
Sunday
Saturday
13# Entire Sunday
Program Pages
14# Race 1
15# Race 2
16# Race 3
17# Race 4
18# Race 5
19# Race 6
20# Race 7
21# Race 8
22# Race 9
23# Race 10
24# Race 11
25# Race 12
26# Race 13
27# Race 14
73#
74#
75#
76#
77#
78#
79#
80#
81#
82#
83#
84#
85#
86#
87#
Entire Monday Program Pages
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
Race 6
Race 7
Race 8
Race 9
Race 10
Race 11
Race 12
Race 13
Race 14
(continued on next page)
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HARRAH’S Philadelphia: Box Numbers (continued)
Wednesday
Thursday
28# Entire Wednesday
Program Pages
29# Race 1
30# Race 2
31# Race 3
32# Race 4
33# Race 5
34# Race 6
35# Race 7
36# Race 8
37# Race 9
38# Race 10
39# Race 11
40# Race 12
41# Race 13
42# Race 14
43# Entire Thursday Program Pages
44# Race 1
45# Race 2
46# Race 3
47# Race 4
48# Race 5
49# Race 6
50# Race 7
51# Race 8
52# Race 9
53# Race 10
54# Race 11
55# Race 12
56# Race 13
57# Race 14
Friday
Early Closing Events
58# Entire Friday Program Pages
59# Race 1
60# Race 2
61# Race 3
62# Race 4
63# Race 5
64# Race 6
65# Race 7
66# Race 8
67# Race 9
68# Race 10
69# Race 11
70# Race 12
71# Race 13
72# Race 14
88# 2013 Harrah’s Philadelphia Stakes Schedule
89# 2013 Early Closing Nomination
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MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS
Draw Schedule
SPRING
MAR 23 - MAY 29
SUMMER
Race Day
Draw Day Clear Prog
TuesTHUR FRI
MAY 30 - SEPT 7
Wed
FRI
SAT
FALL
Sat
TUE
WED
SUN
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
SEPT 17 - NOV 16
One second allowance
for horses coming
from half-mile tracks
Opportunities
to Qualify
2 year olds:
5 consecutive
chances
3 year olds:
4 consecutive
chances
4 year olds
3 consecutive
chances
PACE
TUE
SpringSummer Fall
4 YO & Up
2:01
1:59
2:00
3 YO
2:03
2:01
2:02
2 YO
NA
2:03
2:03
TROT
SpringSummer Fall
4 YO & Up
2:03
2:01
2:02
3 YO
2:05
2:03
2:04
2 YO
NA
2:05
2:05
RACING STANDARDS: Every horse must meet the time standard
in each overnight start on a “fast” or “good” track, with exceptions
being breaks, broken equipment and interference. Horses breaking
in two consecutive starts on a “fast” or “good” track must re-qualify.
Horses making a break off a qualifying race in their first start at a
Pa. track do not have to re-qualify. Horses in any paid-in event
(stakes or closers) must show at least one (1) clean charted line
(no breaks) within thirty (30) days to the declaration day and meet
the existing time standard.
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Miscellaneous
• Horses that qualify at Pocono Downs or Harrah’s Philadelphia
must make a start there within thirty (30) days. Trainers who do
not comply will be denied racing privileges for two (2) weeks.
• Any horse being brought in to train, school, etc., must be
approved by the Director of Racing 24 hours prior to being
allowed on the grounds.
• Horses listed on racing applications are not automatically
guaranteed starts –– they are used as guides to assist and
enhance the quality of racing. Trainers who do not submit a
racing application may be denied starts.
• Any horse that wins from post position #9 in an overnight event
will receive an additional 20% of the winners share, handicap
races excepted. Races with a purse of $15,000 or more that have
a field of six (6) or less may have the purse decreased by 10%.
(The $15,000 figure may change if purses increase or decrease).
• Any horse showing less than the bottom claiming price at the
host track must be approved by the Director of Racing.
• Pennsylvania residence shall be established by presentation, on
request of host track and/or PHHA representative of (i) a valid
PA Vehicle Registration and a valid PA Driver’s License (ii) previous year’s USTA membership documentation and (iii)
previous year’s tax return showing permanent domicile.
• Any horse claimed at Pocono Downs may not race at any other
non-PA track for a period of sixty (60) days unless released by
the racing secretary.
• 30 Day Rule: The time period allowed shall be counted from the
date of the last race to and including the date of declaration.
• Please know the correct name and correct spelling of your
horse when entered or called in.
• Apply for 2YO eligibility certificates at least one (1) week before
qualifying.
Rick Kane, Director Of Racing
Race Office Numbers:
570-831-2228 • 570-831-2128, 2127, 2126
Fax 570-822-4352 • Switchboard: 570-825-6681
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HARRAH’S philadelphia RACETRACK & CASINO
Race Day Draw Day
Clear Program
SUNWED, Enter by 9AMTHUR, Make changes by 11AM
WEDTHUR, Enter by 9AMFRI, Make changes by 4PM
THURFRI, Enter by 9AMSUN, Make changes by 11AM
FRITUE, Enter by 9AMWED, Make changes by 11AM
2013 Spring and Summer Meet
PACE1:59 TROT 2:01
3 YO
2:01
3 YO
2:04
2 YO
2:02
2 YO
2:05
One second allowance for horses coming from half-mile tracks.
Opportunities to Qualify
2 year olds: 5 consecutive chances
3 year olds: 4 consecutive chances
4 year olds: 3 consecutive chances
QUALIFYING DAY- Prior to Opening
The first qualifying races will be
March 1 and March 5.
Declare in the day before by 11:00 A.M.
QUALIFYING DAY- During the Racing Season
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Qualifying box closes at 12:00 p.m. Sunday
If a horse has used up its chances, it will not be allowed to
qualify at Harrah’s Philadelphia for 30 days.
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RACING STANDARDS: Every horse must meet the time standard
in each start on a fast or good track, with exceptions being breaks,
broken equipment and interference. Horses breaking in two
consecutive starts on fast or good tracks must re-qualify. Horses
breaking on a Fast or Good track in their first start after a
qualifying race, at Harrah’s Philadelphia or Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs only, Will not be required to re-qualify.
Horses in any paid-in event (stakes or closers) must show at least
one (1) clean charted line (no breaks) within thirty (30) days to
the declaration day and meet the existing time standards.
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TRACK RULES
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs AND HARRAH’S
Philadelphia CASINO & RACETRACK
1. Horsemen are to be licensed by and familiar with the rules of
the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission (PHRC) and the
United States Trotting Association (USTA). In the event of any
conflicts, the Judges at the Host Track (i.e. Harrah’s
Philadelphia, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs) shall determine
which rules apply. The violation of any of the rules may result
in disciplinary action including loss of purse, fines and/or
suspension. Any ruling by the Judges at the Host Track is
subject to appeal to the PHRC. Trainers are responsible for the
licensing of their owners and employees, along with providing
proof of Workmen’s Compensation Insurance to the PHRC.
2. All racing applications must be submitted online only.
3. Horses eligible to the bottom classes that are approved to
race at either Host Track prior to the start of the current race
meet must start within the first 30 days of the current meet or
within the date of acceptance, whichever applies. Horses that
do not start within the 30 days must be re-submitted.
4. In order for a horse to qualify and/or race at either track, proof
of a current year Coggin’s test, rabies vaccination, along with a
health certificate dated within 30 days of the horse’s first start
at either Host Track must be submitted to the appropriate
Racing Office. If the required paperwork for a horse has
already been submitted at another track and that information
is indicated on the USTA eTrack eligibility report, then that
paperwork need not be submitted.
5. It is PHRC policy that all horses originally entered in an
overnight class shall have preference over any horse
subsequently moved into the class from another class or as a
late entry.
6. In designated events, preference will be given for wholly
Pennsylvania owned horses, Pennsylvania sired horses, horses
stabled at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and horses stabled
in Pennsylvania. Trainers must submit to management a list of
all horses stabled at their facilities for approval. In addition,
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preference will be determined by the racing dates of the
horse’s last two (2) pari-mutuel starts during the current year.
For first time starters, preference will be determined by the
following: 4 Yr. Olds & Older – by the most recent satisfactory
qualifying race; 2 & 3 Yr. Olds – by the first qualifying race
going in the required time, provided they have no more than
three (3) qualifying lines prior to being entered in the box. In
some classes, preference may be given to horses that fit the
original condition over horses that actually fit a lower class. If
a horse isn’t listed on a trainer’s roster, it possibly may not
be used.
7. Anyone racing horses on their own, along with working for
another trainer, must notify the Judges and the Racing Office
of this potential conflict. Horses from those separate entities
will not be allowed to race against each other.
8. In order for a horse to be removed from the Lasix List, it must
race in a qualifying race without Lasix. The horse must be
tested and show no Lasix in the system.
9. All drivers must be licensed by the PHRC to qualify or race. All
drivers and trainers must be approved by the Presiding Judge
at the Host Track before being allowed to participate. Driving
suspensions may be served per PHRC directive and the USTA
penalty point system will be in effect. Qualifying and
Provisional drivers must report to the Judges’ Office before
making their first start at the Host Track. All drivers must wear
driving colors in qualifying races. All new drivers must report
to the Presiding Judge and the Starter.
10.Horses and drivers must be in the Paddock enclosure
according to the posted schedules. Failure to do so will result
in the horse being scratched and the responsible trainer fined.
If a problem is experienced while en route that causes the
horsemen to be late, the Judges may consider the reason and
allow the horse to race with no penalty imposed.
11.All drivers in Races 1 & 2 must sign in at the Judges’ Office at
least one (1) hour prior to post time of their first race followed
by proceeding to the breath analyzer.
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12.Only owners and trainers with horses racing on that particular
day will be permitted in the Paddock. All such individuals must
possess a valid and current PHRC license. All licensees must
abide by posted Paddock policies.
13.The Host Track shall exclude from the Paddock, in the interest
of public safety, all those persons who have no immediate
business with the horses entered, except for the members of
PHRC, their duly assigned representatives and those having
special permission from the Host Track.
14.No person shall use improper, profane, or indecent language,
or be abusive to a racing official, or an employee of the Host
Track.
15.No person shall, in any manner, or at any time disturb the
peace or make himself obnoxious while on the grounds of the
Host Track.
16.When a person is ruled off, every horse owned in whole or part
by that person, or under their care, management, training or
superintendence shall be ineligible to be entered or to start in
any race until said horse or horses have been reinstated by the
rescinding of said person’s penalty, or by transfer through bona
fide sale, or by placement of horse or horses in the hands of a
licensed trainer approved by the Judges at the Host Track.
17.While in the Paddock, horsemen shall so conduct themselves
as to avoid creating any appearance or suggestion that would
reflect adversely on the integrity of racing. The Judges and
Paddock Judge are authorized on any occasion to revoke or
curtail the Paddock privileges of any person if, in their
judgment, circumstances warrant such action in order to
maintain proper decorum in the Paddock.
18.Trainers are responsible for their horse’s physical condition,
equipment, shoeing and reporting any inaccurate program
information on gelded horses to the Judges. Trainers may be
held responsible for horses that show a reversal in form or
inconsistent performance. Trainers must notify the Racing
Office of any potential entry conflicts when making entries.
Trainer changes are not permitted without first notifying
the Judges at the Host Track.
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19.No unauthorized person may possess hypodermic equipment
or injectable materials. No oral medication or injectable
syringes of any type will be allowed in the Paddock during
racing hours except by authorized personnel.
20.Electronic eligibilities are required to qualify. Non-tattooed or
non-freeze branded horses will not be permitted to qualify or race.
21.Any trainer who wishes to try a horse with or without hopples
in a qualifying race may do so and this qualifying attempt will
not affect the horse’s status in regards to the Judge’s List. If the
horse is successful, it may race with or without hopples in its
next start. If the horse fails to qualify with the addition or
subtraction of hopples, the horse will be allowed to resume
racing equipped the way it raced previously as long as it was
qualified before the equipment change.
22.Scratch time will be as posted at the Host Track. All changes
must be processed through the Judge’s Office only. Trainers
must name proper drivers by scratch time. It is the trainer’s
responsibility to check on the status of catch drivers and also
eligibles with the Judges.
23.Horses must re-qualify that have not raced in thirty (30) days
from the DATE OF THE LAST RACE, which will be counted as
the first day, to and including the day of declaration.
24.Qualified horses that enter into a qualifying race will not be
penalized if they are interfered with during the course of the
race. However, horses failing to go in qualifying time will be
put on the Judge’s List and must re-qualify.
25.When entering for qualifiers, you MUST notify the race office if a
horse is coming off Lasix in order for it to be properly designated.
26.Qualifying standards will be as posted during the course of the
race meet. Opportunities to qualify will be as follows:
2 Yr. Olds – 5 consecutive chances; 3 Yr. Olds – 4 consecutive
chances; 4 Yr. Olds & Older – 3 consecutive chances. If a horse
has used up its chances, it will not be allowed to qualify for
thirty (30) days.
27.Horses that qualify at a Host Track must make a start there
within thirty (30) days. Trainers who do not comply will be
denied racing privileges for two (2) weeks.
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28.Horses failing to go in qualifying time on a Fast or Good track
will be placed on the Judge’s List for poor performance.
29.The Judges may place a horse on the Judge’s List for poor
performance at any time. Horses breaking on a Fast or Good
track in their first start after a qualifying race, at Harrah’s
Philadelphia or Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs only, will not be
required to re-qualify. After two consecutive scratches, a horse
must qualify. Scratched horses may not race or qualify for a
minimum of five (5) days, starting the day after the race date. Any
horse placed on either the Vet’s or Judge’s List will not be
allowed to enter in any race unless released by the Vet or Judges.
30.Horses making breaks in two (2) consecutive races on a Fast or
Good track will be required to re-qualify. Horses making
breaks in three (3) consecutive races, regardless of track
condition, will be required to re-qualify.
31.Horses entered into paid events (i.e. stakes & closers) need
only to show at least one (1) clean charted line (no breaks)
within thirty (30) days prior to the advertised declaration day
and meet the existing qualifying standards. Official workouts
will not be accepted.
32.Trainers are responsible for the condition of both their horses
and equipment. If any unnecessary delay is caused by faulty
equipment or shoeing, the trainer may be fined.
33.Broken equipment shall be shown to the Paddock Judge
immediately after the race. If the equipment was found to be
faulty, in the opinion of the Judges, fines may be imposed.
Shoes are not considered broken equipment.
34.All race bikes must be USTA approved. All race bikes must be
equipped with wheel discs. Multi-colored wheel discs will not
be allowed.
35.An approved safety vest shall be worn by anyone while racing,
parading, or warming up a horse prior to racing; or jogging,
training, or exercising a horse at any time. The safety vest shall
cover the torso, front and back, from the collarbone to the hip
bone and be of uniform material and thickness over the whole
of the vest, except for localized areas. Vests must meet current
(Beta 7 RAPRA) industry testing standards. Horsemen are
responsible for providing their own vests.
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36.Horses must post parade. A driver or trainer may be penalized
for failing to parade his horse unless excused by the Judges. A
horse may be held at the Paddock with the Judge’s
permission. All horses are required to go once around the
track unassisted prior to the post parade of their respective
races. Horses that fail to meet this requirement may be placed
on the Judge’s List and the trainer on record fined. Driving
through the post parade after either warming up or going a
mile in preparation for a later race will result in a fine.
37.Drivers will parade and score their own horses. If they are
unable to do so, arrangements must be made for someone
else to do so along with notifying the Paddock Judge. A driver
must score their own horse at least one (1) time.
38.All horses shall go the course, except in the case of an
accident or broken equipment. If a driver is unable to
continue, he or she must take the horse to the outside fence
and hold it until the race is completed. Drivers should
dismount and hold the horse if it has suffered injuries in a race
and is unable to complete the course.
39.Drivers must keep both feet in the stirrups during the race
except to pull out ear plugs.
40.While on the racetrack, drivers will refrain from fraternizing
with other drivers and members of the public.
41.All drivers must keep a line in each hand until the 7/8 pole at
which time they can use the whip with one hand. There will be
no whipping below the level of the shaft. There will be no
striking of the shaft. There shall be no putting the whip
between the horse’s legs. Drivers will be allowed whips not to
exceed 48 inches, plus a snapper no longer than 6 inches. The
snapper shall not be knotted. There shall be no taping of the
whip except on the handle. There will no excessive or
indiscriminate use of the whip and no whipping after the finish.
42.All horses shall be raced in a consistent manner. Excessive use
of the whip will not be tolerated. Hitting wheel discs is
prohibited.
43.Passing lane Euro-Rail violations will be imposed in
accordance with posted guidelines.
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44.Drivers must set and maintain a pace comparable to the class
in which they are racing. Failure to do so by going an
excessively slow quarter or at any other portion of the race
that changes the normal pattern, overall timing or general
outcome of the race will be considered in violation of this
section. The Judges may impose a penalty.
45.A penalty may be imposed for driving in a half-in, half-out
position.
46.Drivers must file all objections with the Starter in the turn past
the finish wire immediately after the race, stating the number
of the offending horse and where the violation occurred in the
race, and then immediately report to the Paddock Judge’s
office. Late objections will not be accepted.
47.All drivers involved in an accident – no matter how slight – are
required by the Judges to be examined by medical personnel
at the track.
48.All veterinarians will comply with the track policy implemented
by the Host Track.
49.Horses will be deemed “unfit for competition” under the
following circum-stances: (a) based on examination by a
Commission Veterinarian, (b) High metabolic alkalosis at levels
established by the PHRC. When it is determined that a horse
has a high metabolic alkalosis, the horse will be scratched from
competition. Furthermore, the horse will not be able to be
dropped into the box for five (5) consecutive days after the
high metabolic alkalosis positive.
50.CLAIMS – A current or associate member of the USTA or a
current licensee of this or another racing jurisdiction may claim
any horse in a claiming race. Claims must be in 30 minutes
prior to post time of the race. Trainers may not submit multiple
claims on any one horse in a race. Check with the Horsemen’s
Bookkeeper at each Host Track as to what is accepted and
required for funds to claim a horse. Horses claimed at a Host
Track will not be allowed to race at another track for a period
of sixty (60) days, unless it is at another track in Pennsylvania.
No other reason will be accepted to allow a horse at another
track outside Pennsylvania within that time period. A newly
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claimed horse that has a trainer that is not yet approved to
race at the Host Track may not be allowed to start until the
new trainer is approved and, if that is the case, will not be
allowed to start at another track outside Pennsylvania for the
60 days from the date of the claim. Trainers who take a newly
claimed horse to a track outside of Pennsylvania before the 60
days have expired will be fined and denied racing privileges at
all Pennsylvania tracks for a period of sixty (60) days.
RESIDENCY
Pennsylvania residency will be established by presentation on
request of track personnel and/or PHHA representatives by
presentation of (i) a valid PA driver’s license issued no later
than September 1 of prior year and current vehicle
registration, (ii) prior year’s USTA membership documentation
and (iii) previous year’s tax return showing proof of permanent
domicile.
CONDITION SHEETS
Complete condition sheets are now posted online for your
convenience. To download, visit www.pahha.com and click on
condition sheets.
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paddock, lasix & detention schedule
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS
Race No.
Post Time
Paddock
6:30 P.M. POST TIME
Lasix
Detention
1
6:30 4:30 2:3012:30
2
6:48 4:48 2:4812:48
3
7:06 5:06 3:061:06
4
7:24 5:24 3:241:24
5
7:42 5:42 3:421:42
6
8:00 6:00 4:002:00
7
8:18 6:18 4:182:18
8
8:36 6:36 4:362:36
9
8:54 6:54 4:542:54
10
9:12 7:12 5:123:12
11
9:30 7:30 5:303:30
12
9:48 7:48 5:483:48
13
10:06 8:06 6:064:06
14
10:24 8:24 6:244:24
15
10:42 8:42 6:424:42
16
11:00 9:00 7:005:00
Drivers must report for breathalyzer at least one hour before
estimated post time. Horses are not permitted in unassigned
stalls without permission from the paddock judge. Caretakers
must tend to their horses at all times unless excused by a
racing official.
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HARRAH’S PHILADELPHIA
MARCH—DECEMBER
Race No.
Lasix
Post Time
Paddock
Detention
1
12:4010:40 8:406:40
2
1:00 11:00 9:007:00
3
1:20 11:20 9:207:20
4
1:40 11:40 9:407:40
5
2:00 12:00 10:008:00
6
2:20 12:20 10:208:20
7
2:40 12:40 10:408:40
8
3:00 1:00 11:009:00
9
3:20 1:20 11:209:20
10
3:40 1:40 11:409:40
11
4:00
2:00 12:0010:00
12
4:20
2:20 12:2010:20
13
4:40
2:40 12:4010:40
14
5:00 3:00 1:0011:00
Drivers must report for breathalyzer at least one hour before
their first race estimated post time. All drivers in Races 1 and 2
must sign in at the Judges’ Office at least one (1) hour prior to
post time of their first race followed by proceeding to the breath
analyzer. Horses are not permitted in unassigned stalls without
permission from the paddock judge. Caretakers must tend to their
horses at all times unless excused by a racing official.
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HARRAH’S PHILADELPHIA
Race No.
Post Time
Paddock
MARCH—DECEMBER
Lasix
Detention
1
6:30 4:30 2:3012:30
2
6:50 4:50 2:5012:50
3
7:10 5:10 3:101:10
4
7:30 5:30 3:301:30
5
7:50 5:50 3:501:50
6
8:10 6:10 4:102:10
7
8:30 6:30 4:302:30
8
8:50 6:50 4:502:50
9
9:10 7:10 5:103:10
10
9:30 7:30 5:303:30
11
9:50 7:50 5:503:50
12
10:10 8:10 6:104:10
13
10:30 8:30 6:304:30
14
10:50 8:50 6:504:50
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Anabolic steroids. As of October 1st, 2008, the Pennsylvania Harness
Racing Commission prohibited the use anabolic and androgenic
steroids in all horses competing in the State of Pennsylvania. No
anabolic steroids (ABS) will be allowed in horses competing in the
State of Pennsylvania. The exceptions are 100 pg/mLof plasma for
boldenone, nandrolone, and stanozolol. Testosterone plasma
concentrations greater than 100 pg/mL plasma are not allowed in the
female or gelded male horse. Acceptable plasma concentration of
natural occurring testosterone of 2000 pg/mL has been established
for the intact male horse.
Elimination from plasma of anabolic and androgenic steroids
following a single intramuscular injection can be variable and a period
of at least 30 to 60 days should be allowed before entering a horse in
an official race. To assure compliance out-of-competition testing for
anabolic and androgenic steroids is available in the State of
Pennsylvania at a cost payable by the trainer or owner. Information
for submitting an unofficial out-of-competition plasma sample for
anabolic or androgenic steroids is available at all Pennsylvania Tracks.
Human Chorionic Gonadatrophin (HCG) provocative test is available to
determine if a gelding is truly a gelding and not a monorchid, cryptorchid
or has some remaining residual testicular tissue. Contact a Commission
Veterinarian or Commission Track Manager for more information.
References
Guan F, CE. Uboh, LR Soma, Y Luo, J Rudy, and T Tobin; Detection, quantification
and confirmation of anabolic steroids in equine plasma by liquid chromatography
and tandem mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography B, 2005; 829: 56-59.
LR Soma, CE Uboh, F Guan, S McDonnell, and J Pack. Pharmacokinetics of
Boldenone and Stanozolol and the Results of Screening for Anabolic and
Androgenic Steroids and in Race Horses and Non-Race Horses. J of Vet Pharmacol
& Therap. 30, 2006. 101-108.
Guan F, CE Uboh, LR Soma, Y Luo, and S Petterman. Collision-induced
decomposition of anabolic steroids by electrospray ionization quadropole time-offlight (QTOF) Mass Spectrometry. 2006, 17(4): 477-489
Soma, LR., CE. Uboh, F. Guan, and S. McDonnell. Plasma concentrations of
testosterone and 19-nortestosterone (nandrolone) in non-racing intact male horses.
2008. J Vet Pharmacol and Therap. 31:587-590
Soma, LR, CE Uboh, Y You, F Guan, and S McDonnell. Plasma Concentrations of
Testosterone and Nandrolone in Racing and Non-Racing Intact Male Horses. Accepted
for publication. J. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, December 2110
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MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (summary)
Corticosteroids. As of June 1st, 2009, the Pennsylvania Harness
Racing Commission is regulating the intra-articular injections of
corticosteroids, to be no less than 7 days prior to race-day. This
policy dictates that the plasma concentration of all the exogenously
administered corticosteroids must be below the level of
quantification. In other words, the laboratory should not be able to
quantify any corticosteroid concentration in plasma at the time the
horse competes in an official race.
Plasma concentration of triamcinolone acetonide (Vetalog®) (20
mg) and methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol®) (200 mg)
administered via the intra-articular route were below the level of
quantification at 8 days.
It is recommended that methylprednisolone should not be used for
the intra-articular injections especially on multiple occasions as its
elimination from the joint has been found to be inconsistent. Our
original recommendation to the veterinarians was that it should not
be used, still remains.
Methylprednisone (Depo-Medrol), triamcinolone (Vetalog) or
corticosteroids labeled for intra-articular injections only, should not
be administered IM, SQ, IV or for soft pallet injections.
Plasma concentration of the intramuscular administration of
triamcinolone acetonide (Vetalog®) at a dose of 20 mg was quantified
in plasma for up to 14 days. It is recommended that this route of
administration for Vetalog® and Depo-Medrol® be discontinued.
Plasma concentration of the intravenous administration of
dexamethasone (Azium solution) (25 mg) was below the level of
quantification at 48 hours post injection.
Dexamethasone solution (Azium solution) (25mg) administered orally
was below the level of quantification at 48 hours post administration.
Dexamethasone phosphate (Dexium-SP) (25mg) administered IM or IV
was below the level of quantification at 48 hours post administration.
Dexamethasone phosphate (Dexium-SP) (25mg) administered by
intra-articular injection was below the level of quantification at the
required 7 days hours post administration.
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The trainer should contact his/her attending veterinarian for
further advice on the administration of corticosteroids
References
Luo Y, Uboh CE, Soma LR, Guan FY, Rudy JA and Tsang DS (2005b) Simultaneous
analysis of twenty-one glucocorticoids in equine plasma by liquid chromatography/
tandem mass spectrometry. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 19:12451256.
Soma LR, Uboh CE, Luo Y, Guan F, Moate PJ and Boston RC (2005)
Pharmacokinetics of dexamethasone with pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic
model of the effect of dexamethasone on endogenous hydrocortisone and cortisone
in the horse. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 28:71-80.
Soma LR, Uboh CE, Luo Y, Guan F, Moate PJ, Boston RC, Soma LR, Uboh CE, Luo Y,
Guan F, Moate PJ and Boston RC (2006) Pharmacokinetics of methylprednisolone
acetate after intra-articular administration and its effect on endogenous
hydrocortisone and cortisone secretion in horses. American Journal of Veterinary
Research 67:654-662
Soma LR, CE Uboh, Y You, F Guan, RC Boston. Pharmacokinetics of intra-articular,
intravenous, and intramuscular administration of triamcinolone acetonide and its
effect on endogenous hydrocortisone and cortisone in the horse. Am J Vet Res.
2011;72: 1234-1242
Soma LR, CE Uboh, Y Liu, X Li, MA Robinson, RC Boston, and PT Colahan.
Pharmacokinetics of intra-articular, intravenous, intramuscular administration of
dexamethasone sodium phosphate and oral administrations of dexamethasone
suspension in horses and its effects on endogenous hydrocortisone. On line 2012.
Journal Veterinary of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Flunixin. The State of Pennsylvania does not consider the finding of
flunixin in urine a violation. The corresponding plasma sample is
analyzed by LCMS, and is a violation when the plasma concentration
is in excess of 20 ng/ml. Flunixin at 1.1 mg/kg administered IV or
PO 24 hours prior to race day should not result in a violation.
The IM or SQ. administration may result in a violation, due to a
slower absorption pattern in the horse. Oral paste formulations
should not be used. If oral route of administration is selected and
the preparation is fed in grain, the grain should be removed
immediately following consumption to avoid later consumption of
small amounts of medication remaining in the feed bucket.
Phenylbutazone. Pennsylvania does allow a plasma
concentration of 5 ug/ml on race day. The 2-gram administration
24 hours prior to race day should be administered IV.
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MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (summary)
Naproxen. The recommended dose is 5 mg/kg IV or 10 mg/kg
orally twice daily for 14 days. The reported bioavailability in the
horse is 50 %. Due to its long half-life at least 96 hours should be
allowed for clearance following a single IV dose of 5 mg/kg
especially if administered orally and at least 120 hours following
multiple doses before racing.
Nabumetone. This drug has a similar structure to naproxen and
due to the long half-life of nabumetone at least 96 hours should
be allowed following a single oral dose of 3.7 mg/kg and least
120 hours following multiple oral doses before racing.
Pyrilamine. Pyrilamine is a ARCI Class 4 therapeutic drug. It is
recommended that after multiple doses a minimum withdrawal
period of 48 hours be used. Because of the variability between
horses, a 72-hour withdrawal period is recommended.
Isoxsuprine. In the State of Pennsylvania the recommended
withdrawal time is 96 hours.
Aqueous procaine-penicillin-G. The last administration of an
antibiotic product containing procaine penicillin-G must occur 48
hours before the scheduled post time of the race for which the
horse is entered. The Commission Veterinary Medication List
MUST contain the dose, dosage form, route and time of the last
administration, and the consecutive number of day for which
procaine penicillin-G was administered prior to the last dose. The
required information must be transmitted by the Commission
Office to the laboratory upon request by the Laboratory Director.
The laboratory screens for penicillin and procaine in plasma.
Plasma, not urine is used to call a violation.
Reference
Uboh CE, Soma LR, Luo Y, McNamara E, Fennell MA, May L, Teleis DC, Rudy JA
and Watson AO (2000) Pharmacokinetics of penicillin G procaine versus penicillin
G potassium and procaine hydrochloride in horses. American Journal of Veterinary
Research. 61:811-815.
Methocarbamol. Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission does
not allow the administration of any drug within 24 hours of the
post-time of the first race. Formulations of methocarbamol must
be purchased from compounding pharmacies with labeled
concentration of 100 mg/ml.
Total doses the IV administrations were 1111 to 1265 mg. The
Limit of Quantification is 1 ng/mL and the plasma concentration at
24 hours must be below this Limit of Quantification. In the
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administration of methocarbamol IV, a number of factors must be
taken into consideration; the administration must be performed
outside the 24-hour period, the weight of the horse being
medicated must be known, and the knowledge that compounded
solutions are not from an FDA approved company with consistent
quality control for actual methocarbamol concentration.
Concentrations of drugs per mL can vary when purchased from
compounding pharmacies.
Guidelines for the oral administration have not been completed.
Phenytoin. The suggested withdrawal time is 72 hours, which
should be an adequate time period for the clearance of phenytoin
from plasma provided the treatment schedule and dose are 8.8
mg/kg for a single oral, a single intravenous, or twice-a-day for 5
days. The terminal elimination phase half-life following 5 days of
phenytoin orally administered was 11.3 hours with a range of 5.6
to 15.7 hours. This value was not significantly different from the
single oral administration of phenytoin.
Reference
Soma LR; CE Uboh; F Guan; EK Birks; D Teleis, JA Rudy; D Tsang, AO. Watson.
Disposition, elimination, and bioavailability of phenytoin and its metabolite in the
horse. Am. J. Vet. Res.62:2001, 483-489
Aminocaproic acid (Amicar). A total dose of 1.25 to 2.5 gms IV
(5 to 10 mls) 4 to 2 hours before the race has been used for the
treatment of horses, which have been, diagnosed with EIPH and
placed on the Commissions “bleeders list”. Most veterinarians
do administer the medication with furosemide as a matter of
convenience.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Dimethyl sulfoxide is approved by
the FDA for topical use. Following oral or intravenous
administration of DMSO, horses should not race for at least 48
hours post administration. These guidelines are based on the
administration of 60 ml DMSO administered orally and
intravenously.
It is suggested that the horse should not exercise or race
following the topical administration of DMSO as the increase in
blood flow to muscles and skin do to exercise will increase its
absorption and may exceed the threshold of 10µg/ml resulting in
a violation. This is based on the topical administration of 60 ml of
DMSO.
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ESTABLISHED STANDARDBRED COMMISSION
DRUG LEVELS IN PLASMA
The Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission has a zero
tolerance drug policy pertaining to horses participating in
races under its jurisdiction with certain exceptions. Levels have
been established for the following drugs which if exceeded will
result in a postive test.
Anabolic Steroids
No anabolic steroids (ABS) will be allowed in horses competing
in the State of Pennsylvania. The exceptions are 100 pg/mL of
plasma for boldenone, nandrolone, and stanozolol. Accepted
plasma concetrations of natural occurring testosterone
of 2,000 pg/mL and 500 pg/mL nandrolone have been
established for the intact male horse.
Clenbuterol
125 picograms/mL (pg/mL)
DMSO
10 micrograms/mL (µ/mL)
(Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
Flunixin
20 nanogram/mL (ng/mL)
Glucocorticoids
Less than 100 picograms/mL (pg/mL)
(100pg/mL is the current LOQ)
Methocarbamol
1 nanogram/mL (ng/mL)
Phenylbutazone
5 micograms/mL (µ/mL)
Base excess
10 millimoles per liter of plasma-non Lasik horses
12 millimoles per liter of plasma-Lasix horses
Prodaine Penicillin
A plasma level for both Procaine and Penicillin are permitted if
it is determined that veterinarian entered the administration(s)
on a treatment sheet and the dose and levels indicate a
therapeutic treatment.
Established Standardbred Commission Drug Levels in Urine
Cocaine
150 nanograms/mL (ng/mL)
Benzoylecogine
Reports below this level may be used as probable cause to test the
caretakers of the horse.
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claiming procedure
• A post-race urine or blood test, or both, shall be taken from
each horse claimed out of a claiming race. The claim shall be
voidable at the claimant’s discretion if the forensic analysis
by the Commission’s laboratory results in a positive test for
a prohibited substance, as provided in § 183.352 (relating
to post-race saliva, urine and blood tests). The claimant shall
notify the Presiding Judge in writing within 24 hours of the
intention to void the claim and return the claimed horse to
the original owner. The claimant shall immediately sign over
to the original owner the necessary certificates of ownership
of the claimed horse. This subsection does not relieve the
original trainer/owner of the responsibility for the condition of
the claimed horse during the trainer/owner’s control or care or
custody of the horse.
• If a horse is claimed, no right, title or interest therein may
be sold or transferred except in a claiming race for 30 days
following the date of claiming. The horse may not race at a
track other than the track where claimed for 60 days or the
balance of the current racing meeting, whichever comes first,
unless released by the racing secretary.
• Make claim checks payable to Harrah’s Philadelphia or Downs
Racing LP.
• Trainers who have claimed horses please note Track Rule #47:
A current or associate member of the USTA or a current
licensee of this or another racing jurisdiction may claim any
horse in a claiming race. Check with the Horsemen’s
Bookkeeper at each Host Track as to what is accepted and
required for funds to claim a horse. Horses claimed at a Host
Track will not be allowed to race at another track for a period
of sixty (60) days, unless it is at another track in Pennsylvania.
No other reason will be accepted to allow a horse that has a
trainer that is not yet approved to race at the Host Track may
not be allowed to start at another track outside Pennsylvania
for the 60 days from the date of the claim. Trainers who take a
newly claimed horse to track outside of Pennsylvania before
the 60 days have expired will be fined and denied racing
privileges at all Pennsylvania track for a period of sixty (60) days.
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drug & breathalyzer tests
Drug & Breathalyzer Tests: Trainers & Drivers
Trainers & Drivers Urine Test
A driver, trainer, groom or official for a race may be subjected to
a urine test or other noninvasive fluid test for the detection of
controlled substances or prescription drugs. The testing will be
conducted and administered on racing days on track premises in
a manner prescribed by the Commission. An individual subject to
this requirement who refuses to submit to the test if requested to
do so by a representative of the Commission is subject to a fine of
$250 and an immediate 10-day suspension to be imposed by the
presiding judge or associate judge.
Breath Analyzer Requirements
Drivers, Judges, Starters, Starting Gate Drivers and track
equipment operators and Marshals shall be required to submit
to a breath analyzer test at each racing program in which they
participate. Other licensees may be required to submit to a
Breath Analyzer test at the direction of the Commission. If the
results of such test show a reading of .035% or more none of
the above named herein shall be permitted to participate in the
racing program. Upon any violation of this rule a report shall be
made to the Commission and the U.S.T.A. If any driver, judge,
starter, starting gate driver, track equipment operator, or marshal
or a licensee who refuses to submit to the testing procedures
prescribed in this section, that individual shall not be permitted to
participate in the racing program of that day or night and may be
subject to further penalties by the Commission.
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insurance
sulky
1. Maximum coverage for any accident will be $3,000.
2. All claims must be filled out within 7 days of the accident.
Forms are available at the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s
Association office.
3. All programmed owners, and trainers must be current
members of the P.H.H.A. Membership fee is $40.00
4. The insurance covers only sulkies and is subject to a $50.00
deductible and depreciation. The maximum amount payable
for all wheels is $250.00 per wheel.
5. A sulky is insured from the time you enter the paddock
area until you leave the paddock area for pari-mutuel and
qualifying races in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Coverage at the fairs is limited to accidents occurring on the
racing surface during the races and warming up. Trainers and
owners racing at the fairs must be current members of the
P.H.H.A. and the Pennsylvania Fair Horsemen’s Association. An
accident report must accompany the sulky claim.
6. No insurance will be paid for a sulky that is old and
deteriorated. Damage must be certified by the P.H.H.A. office.
7. The above rules and regulations will govern all P.H.H.A. claims.
8. All claims are subject to the Board of Directors review.
9. If you have other insurance, that policy is considered your
primary.
On-Track
1. Only trainers and drivers are eligible for this insurance.
2. In case of an accident, forms can be obtained at the P.H.H.A.
office at the race track.
3. When a trainer or driver has an accident, he must receive
medical attention within 30 days following the accident and
must take an on track insurance form with him.
If you do not take the proper forms with you, your claim will not
be paid until forms are completed.
$250,000 MEDICAL COVERAGE / MAXIMUM
$25,000 ACCIDENTAL DEATH
$250
PER WEEK DISABILITY. ONE WEEK WAITING PERIOD
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STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES
Date Day Track Age Sex Gate
4/21
5/15
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/24
5/29
5/31
6/3
6/4
6/5
6/7
6/13
6/14
6/15
6/16
6/18
6/19
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/22
6/29
6/29
6/29
6/29
6/30
6/30
30
Sun.
Wed.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Fri.
Wed.
Fri.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Fri.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Tue.
Wed.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sun.
Sun.
Pcd.
Mea.
Phl.
Phl.
Mea.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Mea.
Phl.
Mea.
Phl.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Phl.
Phl.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Name of Race
4&5 Yr. Pace Hudson River Series 2nd Leg
3 Yo. Filly Trot
Sts
3 Yo. Filly Pace
Sts
3 Yo. Filly Pace
PASS
3 Yo. Filly Trot
PASS
3 Yo Colt Pace
Sts
3 Yo Colt Pace
PASS
3 Y. Colt Trot
Sts
3 Yo. Filly Trot
StS
3 Yo. Colt Trot
PASS
3 Yo. Filly Trot
PASS
3 Yo. Colt Pace
StS
3 Yo Colt Pace
PASS
3 Yo. Filly Pace
StS
3 Yo. Filly Pace
PASS
3 Yo. Filly Trot
Currier & Ives
3 Y. Colt Trot
Currier & Ives
3 Yo. Colt Pace
Sts
3 Yo. Colt Pace
PASS
3 Yo. Colt Trot
Sts
3 Yo. Colt Trot
PASS
3 Yo. Filly Trot
Sts
3 Yo. Filly Trot
PASS
3 Yo. Open Trot Earl Beal Jr. Memorial Elim.
3 Yo. Filly Pace
James Lynch Elim.
3 Yo. Colt Pace
Max Hempt Elim.
Free For All Pace
Ben Franklin Elim.
3 Yo. Open Trot Earl Beal Jr. Memorial Final
3 Yo. Filly Pace
James Lynch Final
3 Yo. Colt Pace
Max Hempt Final
Free For All Pace
Ben Franklin Final
2 Yr. Colt Pace
Pa. All- Stars
3 Yo. Filly Trot
Pa. All- Stars
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STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES
Date Day Track Age Sex Gate
7/2
7/3
7/5
7/6
7/6
7/6
7/8
7/9
7/10
7/11
7/12
7/12
7/16
7/16
7/17
7/17
7/17
7/18
7/19
7/20
7/20
7/20
7/20
7/24
7/24
7/26
7/26
7/27
7/27
7/27
7/27
7/30
7/31
Tue.
Wed.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Tue.
Fri.
Fri.
Tue.
Tue.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Wed.
Wed.
Fri.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Tue.
Wed.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Phl.
Mea.
Phl.
Mea.
Pcd.
Phl.
Mea.
Pcd.
Phl.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
Mea.
2 Yr. Filly Pace
2 Yr. Colt Trot
2 Yr. Filly Trot
3 Yr. Colt Pace
3 Y. Colt Trot
3 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Filly Trot
2 Yo. Colt Pace
3 Y. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Trot
2 Yo. Colt Pace
3 Y. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Filly Pace
3 Yo. Filly Pace
3 Yo. Filly Pace
3 Yo Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Trot
3 Yo. Filly Trot
3 Yo. Colt Trot
3 Yo. Open Pace
3 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Colt Trot
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Pa. All- Stars
Pa. All- Stars
Pa. All- Stars
Pa. All- Stars
Pa. All- Stars
Pa. All- Stars
StS
PASS
StS
StS
PASS
PASS
StS
StS
Sts
PASS
PASS
PASS
StS
PASS
Sts
PASS
Adios Elim.
Arden Downs
Arden Downs
Arden Downs
Arden Downs
Adios Final
Adioo Volo
Arden Downs
Arden Downs
StS
PASS
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STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES
Date Day Track Age Sex Gate
Name of Race
8/2 Fri.
Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Pace
Sts
8/2 Fri.
Mea. 3 Yo Colt Pace
Sts
8/2 Fri.
Mea. 3 Yo. Colt Pace
PASS
8/4 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Pace
PASS
8/5 Mon. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
Sts
8/6 Tue. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
PASS
8/6 Tue. Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
Sts
8/7 Wed. Phl.
2 Yr. Colt Trot
Historic Stakes
8/7 Tue. Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
PASS
8/9 Fri.
Mea. 3 Y. Colt Trot
Sts
8/9 Fri.
Mea. 3 Y. Colt Trot
PASS
8/9 Fri.
Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
StS
8/10 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
PASS
8/12 Mon. Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
StS
8/13 Tue. Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
StS
PASS
8/13 Tue. Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
8/14 Wed. Phl.
2 Yr. Filly Trot
Historic Stakes
8/14 Wed. Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
PASS
8/14 Wed. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
StS
8/16 Fri.
Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
StS
8/16 Fri.
Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
PASS
8/16 Fri.
Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
PASS
Battle of Brandywine
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Pace
Battle of Brandywine 8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Pace
Consolation I
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Pace
Battle of Brandywine Consolation II
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Trot
Colonial Final
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Trot
Colonial Consolation I
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Open Trot
Colonial Consolation II
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
Valley Forge Final
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
Valley Forge Consolation I
8/17 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace Valley Forge Consolation II
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Date Day Track Age Sex Gate
8/20 Tue. Pcd. 2 Yr. Filly Trot
8/21 Wed. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Trot
8/21 Wed. Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
8/22 Thur. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Trot
8/29 Thur. Phl.
2 Yo. Filly Trot
8/30 Fri.
Phl.
2 Yo. Filly Trot
8/30 Fri.
Phl.
2 Yr. Colt Pace
8/30 Fri.
Phl.
2 Yr. Filly Pace
Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
9/6 Fri.
9/6 Fri.
Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
9/6 Fri.
9/6 Fri.
Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
9/7 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Colt Pace
9/7 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Colt Trot
9/7 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
9/7 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Colt Pace
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Filly Pace
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Colt Trot
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Filly Trot
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Colt Pace
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Filly Pace
9/13 Fri.
Mea, 3 Yo. Colt Trot
Mea, 3 Yo. Filly Trot
9/13 Fri.
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
9/15 Sun. Phl.
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Filly Pace
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Filly Trot
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Pace
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Sts
StS
PASS
PASS
StS
PASS
Historic Stakes
Historic Stakes
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
StS Final
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Consolation
PASS Championship Consolation
PASS Championship Consolation
PASS Championship Consolation
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Finals
PASS Championship Consolation
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STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES
Date Day Track Age Sex Gate
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Colt Trot
9/15 Sun. Phl.
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Filly Trot
9/15 Sun. Phl.
9/23 Mon. Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
9/24 Tue. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
9/25 Wed. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
9/27 Fri.
Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
9/30 Mon. Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
9/30 Mon. Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
10/1 Tue. Mea. 3 Yo. Colt Trot
10/1 Fri.
Mea. 3 Yo. Colt Pace
10/5 Sat. Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
10/5 Sat. Mea. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
10/5 Sat. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
10/5 Sat. Mea. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
10/5 Sat. Mea. 3 Yo. Colt Pace
10/5 Sat. Mea. 3 Yo. Colt Trot
10/5 Sat. Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
10/5 Sat. Mea. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
10/11 Fri.
Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Trot
10/11 Fri.
Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Pace
10/11 Fri.
Pcd. 2 Yo. Filly Trot
10/12 Sat. Pcd. 2 Yo. Colt Pace
10/12 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Colt Pace
10/12 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Colt Trot
10/12 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Pace
10/12 Sat. Pcd. 3 Yo. Filly Trot
10/12 Sat. Pcd. Open Pace
10/12 Sat. Pcd. Open Trot
10/12 Sat. Pcd. Open Mare Pace
10/12 Sat. Pcd. Open Mare Trot
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Name of Race
PASS Championship
Consolation
PASS Championship
Consolation
PASS Championship
Consolation
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
Keystone Classic
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
PASS Fair Final
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
Breeders Crown Elim.
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Date
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
10/19
Day Track
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Pcd.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Age Sex Gate
2 Yo. Colt Pace
2 Yo. Colt Trot
2 Yo. Filly Pace
2 Yo. Filly Trot
3 Yo. Colt Pace
3 Yo. Colt Trot
3 Yo. Filly Pace
3 Yo. Filly Trot
Open Pace
Open Trot
Open Mare Pace
Open Mare Trot
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Name of Race
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
Breeders Crown Final
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purse earnings
RELEASES AND CLAIM CHECKS RELEASES
Purse checks for overnight races are released twice a week –
• For races on Friday & Saturday – checks are released by the
next Friday
• For races on Wednesday & Tuesday – checks are released by
the following Monday.
• Stake races are released only after lab testing is completed &
PA Commission receives official release.
Driver and Trainer checks –
• Released twice a month – as close to the 1st & 15th of each
month as possible.
• Earnings for stake races must first be released by the
Commission.
Any disqualifications will require repayment of earnings.
CLAIM CHECKS
• Money will be released only after completed lab testing
is completed and the Race Office has received the horse’s
registration papers.
• However, claim money can be used toward another claim
before Commission release – if the Race Office has the papers
- by signing a Release of Proceeds available at the Horseman’s
Bookkeeper’s Office.
NOTE: Please verify that all of your information is correct to
ensure prompt distribution of earnings. You must have the
following on file with the bookkeeper:
• Purse Authorization form
• W-9
Any checks mailed to an obsolete address will not be reissued
for one month after originally mailed. Checks should be cashed
promptly. Any check presumed missing must have been mailed
out 15 days prior before stop payment can be issued and a new
check mailed.
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purse earnings
DISTRIBUTION OF CHECKS
Purse checks for overnight races are cut twice per week, at least
five days after the race day. Purse checks for stake races are
released only after lab testing is completed and the state racing
commission provides an official release.
Driver and trainer checks are produced twice a month, on or
about the 1st and 15th of each month. Stake race earnings are
released only after lab testing and state racing commission official
release.
ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS WILL REQUIRE
REPAYMENT OF EARNINGS
Claim money is available after completion of lab testing and
the race official has received the horse’s registration papers or
the papers are filed electronically with the USTA. Claim money
remains on account until requested.
Claim money not released by the state racing commission may
be used toward another claim up to two days after the horse was
claimed. The race office must first have the registration papers
or they must be filed electronically with the USTA. The claimer
must also sign a Release of Proceeds form available from the
horsemen’s bookkeeper.
FORMS: All necessary forms are available in the race offices,
commission office, bookkeeper and at poconodowns.com and
harrahsphilly.com
Linda Segarra
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
570.831.2193 x.2193
570.823.9407 FAX
Lsegarra@mohengansunpocono.com
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Connie Martin
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper
Harrah’s Philadelphia
Casino & Racetrack
484.490.2234
484.490.2230 FAX
comartin@harrahs.com
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off track wagering
Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs
1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6681
Mohegan Sun OTW At Carbondale
15 Fleetwood Drive
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 281-9455
Mohegan Sun OTW at Lehigh Valley
1780 Airport Road
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 266-6559
Mohegan Sun OTW at Stroudsburg
Eagle’s Glen Shopping Center
Rt. 209 E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 426-1818
www.MoheganOTW.com
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PHONE LIST
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
PHHA: Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2129
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-824-5849
Security: Paddock Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2284
Stable Gate . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2301 / 570-831-2242
Lasix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2302
Publicity & Marketing:
Jenn Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2195
Group Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2220
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper:
Linda Segarra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2193
Northeast Concessions:
Clubhouse Matre’d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2220
Racing Officials:
Judges-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2115
Clerk of Course-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2160
Paddock Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2117
Racing Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2127
Director of Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2126
Stall Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2117
Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-510-1293
PA State Commission: Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . 570-793-5966
Backside: Chaplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570-831-2159
Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack & Casino
PHHA: Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-874-5200
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618-874-5202
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper:
Connie Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484-490-2234
Racing Officials:
Clerk of Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484-490-2222
Judge’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-619-3210 Opt. 4
Judge’s Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-619-3219
Racing Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484-490-2222
Racing Office Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484-490-2230
PA State Commission:
`Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-619-3210
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health insurance & retirement plan
PHHA members in good standing are eligible for health insurance
through the association’s group policy and participation in our
retirement plan provided you meet certain criteria including the
start requirement. For more information or questions, contact the
PHHA’s offices.
RETIREMENT PLAN NOTICE
• You must submit a new MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION every
year. Failure to renew your membership will result in forfeiture
of plan distributions.
• However – you do not need to submit a new RETIREMENT
PLAN APPLICATION every year. That is a one-time application.
Applications can be obtained in person at any PHHA field office
or by visiting www.pahha.com
Health Certificate Notice
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. You have been accepted for
stable privileges at Mohegan Sun for the 2013 racing season on
the condition that the following requirements are satisfied.
Proof of current (2013) Coggins test, health certificate, and
rabies vaccination for EACH horse in your stable, must be
submitted to the Racing Commission.
Failure to comply by the above date will result in your entire
stable being placed on suspension. Stables on suspended status
will not be allowed to enter horses for qualifying or overnight
races. Horses leaving the grounds while under suspension will not
be allowed to re-enter.
Please address all questions to Luann Reynolds 570-831-2125 or
570-831-2117.
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LOCAL HOTELS
Pocono Downs
Best Western at Victoria Inn
Rt 315, Pittston, PA
570-655-1234
Toll Free 877-877-8886
Best Western
East Mountain Inn
2400 East End Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-822-1011
Comfort Inn
Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-823-0500
Econo Lodge
1075 Wilkes-Barre Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-823-0600
Fairfield Inn & Suites
884 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-208-4455
Quality Inn & Suites
880 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-8248901
The Ramada Hotel
20 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-824-7100
Red Roof Inn
1035 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-829-6422
Harrah’s Philadelphia
Comfort Inn
53 Industrial Hwy
Essington, PA
610-521-9800
Quality Inn
45 Industrial Hwy
Essington, PA
610-521-2400
Holiday Inn Express
1063 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-825-3838
Ramada
Philadelphia Airport
76 Industrial Hwy
Essington, PA
610-521-9600
Host Inn Residential Suites
860 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-270-4678
Spring Hill Suites
201 Industrial Hwy
Ridley Park, PA
610-915-6600
The Woodlands Inn and Resort
1073 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-824-9831
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training centers
Alsabah Farm
3 Irving Drive
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: 610-869-0765
Art Allen
2660 Tome Highway
Colora, MD 21917
410-658-6629
Bob Brooks Farm
Chesapeake City, MD
410-885-3433
Cambria Farm
Wind Gap, PA
908-902-1731
Ginger Tree Farms
123 Lowry Road
New Holland, PA 17557
Phone: 717-354-6263
Fax: 717-354-4803
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Justaplain Farms
11 Faggs Manor Rd.
Cochranville, PA 19330
Phone: 610-869-4039
Magical Acres
160 Crosswicks-Chesterfield
Rd.
Chesterfield, NJ
609-324-2770
Mike Lafferty
P.O. Box 263
Mullica Hill, NJ 08064
Phone: 856-478-4031
Paradise Farm
Felton, DE
302-233-8173
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