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www.pahha.com 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 26 27 28 29 30 36 38 39 40 41 42 © 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 1 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 2 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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# 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 3 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) 4 2013 PHHA Member Handbook FAX ON DEMAND SYSTEM 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 5 qualifying standards 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. 6 2013 PHHA Member Handbook qualifying standards 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 7 qualifying standards 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. 8 2013 PHHA Member Handbook qualifying standards 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 9 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, 10 2013 PHHA Member Handbook TRACK RULES 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 11 TRACK RULES 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. 12 2013 PHHA Member Handbook TRACK RULES 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 13 TRACK RULES 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. 14 2013 PHHA Member Handbook TRACK RULES 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 15 TRACK RULES 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 16 2013 PHHA Member Handbook TRACK RULES 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 17 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. 18 2013 PHHA Member Handbook paddock, lasix & detention schedule 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 19 paddock, lasix & detention schedule 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 20 2013 PHHA Member Handbook MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (summary) 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 21 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. 22 2013 PHHA Member Handbook MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (summary) 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 23 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 24 2013 PHHA Member Handbook MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (summary) 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 25 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. 26 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 27 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. 28 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 29 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook Name of Race 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 31 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 32 2013 PHHA Member Handbook STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook Name of Race 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 33 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 34 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. 2013 PHHA Member Handbook STAKE SCHEDULE: ALL RACES 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 35 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. 36 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook Connie Martin Horsemen’s Bookkeeper Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack 484.490.2234 484.490.2230 FAX comartin@harrahs.com 37 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 38 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 39 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. 40 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook 41 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 42 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 2013 PHHA Member Handbook www.HarnessWeek.com The Place. The Show. CATCH THE BEST OF HARNESS RACING FROM MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS AND AROUND THE WORLD. Saturdays 10:30AM