2014 Belmont Stakes Festival - Horsemen's Guide

2014 BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL

O V E R $ 8 M I L L I O N I N P U R S E S

BELMONT PARK – SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

ELMONT, NEW YORK

NEW YORK’SCHAMPIONSHIPDAY OF RACINGTHE BELMONT STAKES - SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

2014 BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL OF RACINGFriday, June 6TH – Sunday, June 8TH

FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH

True North Stakes (Grade II) $250,000Four-Year-Olds & Upward Six Furlongs Belmont Gold Cup (Invitational – No Fees) $200,000Four-Year-Olds & Upward Two Miles (Turf)

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

Belmont Stakes (Grade I) $1,500,000Three-Year-Olds One Mile & One-Half Metropolitan Handicap (Grade I) $1,250,000Three-Year-Olds & Upward One Mile Manhattan Stakes (Grade I) $1,000,000Four-Year-Olds & Upward One Mile & One-Quarter (Turf) Ogden Phipps Stakes (Grade I) $1,000,000Fillies & Mares, Four-Year-Olds & Upward One Mile & One-Sixteenth Longines Just A Game Stakes (Grade I) $750,000Fillies & Mares, Four-Year-Olds & Upward One Mile (Turf) Acorn Stakes (Grade I) $750,000Fillies, Three-Years-Old One Mile Brooklyn Stakes (Grade II) (Invitational-No Fees) $500,000Four-Year-Olds & Upward One Mile & One-Half Woody Stephens Stakes (Grade II) $500,000Three-Year-Olds Seven Furlongs Jaipur Stakes (Grade III) (Invitational-No Fees) $300,000Four-Year-Olds & Upward Six Furlongs (Turf) Easy Goer Stakes $150,000Three-Year-Olds One Mile & One-Sixteenth

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH

Intercontinental Stakes $100,000Fillies & Mares, Four-Year-Olds & Upward Seven Furlongs (Turf)

PALACE MALICE2013 BELMONT STAKES WINNER

146TH RUNNING OF THE BELMONT STAKES

GRADE 1 I $1,500,000 I THREE-YEAR-OLDS I ONE MILE & ONE-HALF

NOMINATION, ENTRY & STARTING FEES

Nominations closed Friday, January 25th by subscription of $600; all entrants to pay $15,000 to pass the

entry box and an additional $15,000 to start. At any time prior to the closing time of entries, horses not

originally nominated to The Belmont Stakes may be late nominated to the race upon payment of a

supplemental fee of $75,000 to the New York Racing Association, Inc. All entrants (including late

supplements) shall pay entry and starting fees; but, no fees, supplemental or otherwise, shall be added to the purse.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Belmont Stakes shall be $1,500,000 divided as follows: $800,000 to the winner, $280,000 to

second, $150,000 to third, $100,000 to fourth, $60,000 to fifth, $45,000 to sixth, $35,000 to seventh and $30,000

to eighth.

WEIGHTS - Colts and Geldings 126 lbs. Fillies 121 lbs.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STARTERS

The Belmont Stakes field will be limited to 16 starters.

FIELD SELECTION METHOD

In the event that more than sixteen (16) horses pass the entry box at closing time of entries the

following criteria will be used to establish preference: the first eight (8) starters will be determined by highest

total earnings in Graded Sweepstakes (as determined by the ICSC) at a mile or over; the next five (5) starters will

be determined by highest total earnings in all non-restricted sweepstakes; the remaining three (3) starters will

be determined by highest total earnings in all races (in case of tie for this preference-starter to be determined by

lot-original nominees preferred). Horses that do not draw into the starting field of the race shall have all fees

refunded.

The above conditions notwithstanding, any horse which earns purse money in either the Kentucky

Derby or the Preakness Stakes shall be included in the initial eight (8) starters of the Belmont Stakes.

AUGUST BELMONT MEMORIAL CUP

The winning owner will be presented with the August Belmont Memorial Cup, to be retained for one year, as well as

a trophy for permanent possession. Trophies will also be presented to the winning trainer and jockey.

HORSES MUST BE IN BELMONT BARN AREA BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 1:00 PM

SAHARA SKY2013 MET MILE WINNER

121ST RUNNING OF THE METROPOLITAN HANDICAP

“Win and You’re In Dirt Mile Division”

GRADE 1 I $1,250,000 I THREE-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I ONE MILE


Nominations close Saturday, May 24th by subscription of $1,250; all entrants to pay $8,750 to pass the entry box

and an additional $10,000 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Metropolitan, a late nomination may

be made to the race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $22,500 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late

nominations must be made by 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31st. All entrants (including late supplements) shall pay entry

and starting fees; but, no fees, supplemental or otherwise, shall be added to the purse.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Metropolitan shall be $1,250,000 divided as follows: $670,000 to the winner, $230,000 to second,

$125,000 to third, $85,000 to fourth, $50,000 to fifth, $35,000 to sixth, $30,000 to seventh and $25,000 to eighth.

WEIGHTS - The handicap weights will be available Saturday, May 31st at 3:00 pm (EST).


The Metropolitan field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

HORSES MUST BE IN BELMONT BARN AREA BY FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH AT 12:00 PM

POINT OF ENTRY2013 MANHATTAN WINNER

142ND RUNNING OF THE MANHATTAN STAKES

GRADE 1 I $1,000,000 I FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I ONE MILE & ONE-QUARTER (TURF)



and an additional $7,500 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Manhattan, a late nomination may be

made to the race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $15,000 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late

nominations must be made by closing time of entries. All entrants (including late supplements) shall pay entry and

starting fees; but, no fees, supplemental or otherwise, shall be added to the purse.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Manhattan shall be $1,000,000 divided as follows: $535,000 to the winner, $185,000 to second,


WEIGHTS - 124 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $165,000 twice or $600,000 at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of $165,000 at a mile

or over in 2013-14 allowed 4 lbs.; of $110,000 twice at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 6 lbs.; of $110,000

or $60,000 twice at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 8 lbs.; of one Grade III race at a mile or over in 2013-14

allowed 10 lbs..


The Manhattan field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.


TIZ MIZ SUE2013 OGDEN PHIPPS WINNER

46TH RUNNING OF THE OGDEN PHIPPS STAKES

“Win and You’re In Distaff division”

GRADE 1 I $1,000,000 I FILLIES & MARES, FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I ONE MILE & ONE-SIXTEENTH



and an additional $7,500 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Ogden Phipps, a late nomination may




PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Ogden Phipps shall be $1,000,000 divided as follows: $535,000 to the winner, $185,000 to second,


WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of three Grade I races at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of such a race in 2013-14, 4 lbs.;

of two Graded Sweepstakes at a mile or over in 2013-14, 6 lbs.; of such a race in 2013-14, 8 lbs.


The Ogden Phipps field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.


21ST RUNNING OF THE LONGINES JUST A GAME STAKES

GRADE 1 I $750,000 I FILLIES & MARES, FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I ONE MILE (TURF)


Nominations close Saturday, May 24th by subscription of $750; all entrants to pay $5,000 to pass the entry box

and an additional $6,250 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Just A Game, a late nomination may




PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Longines Just A Game shall be $750,000 divided as follows: $400,000 to the winner, $140,000 to

second, $75,000 to third, $50,000 to fourth, $30,000 to fifth, $22,500 to sixth, $17,500 to seventh and $15,000 to eighth.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $165,000 twice or $600,000 at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of $165,000 at a mile or over in

2013-14 allowed 4 lbs.; of $110,000 twice at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 6 lbs.; of $110,000 or $60,000 twice at

a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 8 lbs.; of one Grade III race at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 10 lbs.


The Longines Just A Game field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

84TH RUNNING OF THE ACORN STAKES

GRADE 1 I $750,000 I FILLIES, THREE-YEARS-OLD I ONE MILE


Nominations close Saturday, May 24th by subscription of $750; all entrants to pay $5,000 to pass the entry box and

an additional $6,250 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Acorn, a late nomination may be made to

the race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $11,250 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late nominations

must be made by closing time of entries. All entrants (including late supplements) shall pay entry and starting fees;

but, no fees, supplemental or otherwise, shall be added to the purse.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Acorn shall be $750,000 divided as follows: $400,000 to the winner, $140,000 to second, $75,000

to third, $50,000 to fourth, $30,000 to fifth, $22,500 to sixth, $17,500 to seventh and $15,000 to eighth.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $500,000 allowed 2 lbs.; of a Graded Sweepstake, 4 lbs.; of two races at a mile or over other than

maiden, claiming or starter, 6 lbs.; such a race at a mile or over, 8 lbs.


The Acorn field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.


126TH RUNNING OF THE BROOKLYN INVITATIONAL STAKES

GRADE 2 I $500,000 I FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I ONE MILE & ONE-HALF


By invitation only. No nomination, entry or starting fees. Invitations announced Friday, May 30.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Brooklyn shall be $500,000 divided as follows: $275,000 to the winner, $100,000 to second,

$60,000 to third, $30,000 to fourth, $15,000 to fifth, $10,000 to sixth with the remaining $10,000 to be divided

equally amongst the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of a Grade I race at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; a Grade two race at a mile or over in

2013-14, 4 lbs.; a Grade III race at a mile or over in 2013-14, 6 lbs.; of a race other than maiden, claiming or starter

at a mile or over in 2014, 8 lbs.


The Brooklyn field will be limited to 16 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

“THE BROOKLYN BONUS”Any horse that has won a graded/group race at one mile and three-sixteenths or longer and wins

the Brooklyn will receive a bonus of $175,000.

CALIDOSCOPIO2013 BROOKLYN WINNER

30TH RUNNING OF THE WOODY STEPHENS STAKES

GRADE 2 I $500,000 I THREE-YEAR-OLDS I SEVEN FURLONGS



an additional $4,500 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Woody Stephens, a late nomination may




PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Woody Stephens shall be $500,000 divided as follows: $275,000 to the winner, $100,000 to

second, $60,000 to third, $30,000 to fourth, $15,000 to fifth, $10,000 to sixth with the remaining $10,000 to be

divided equally amongst the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of a Graded Sweepstake in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of a Sweepstake, 4 lbs.; of two races other than

maiden, claiming or starter, 6 lbs.; such a race, 8 lbs.


The Woody Stephens field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

31ST RUNNING OF THE JAIPUR INVITATIONAL STAKES

GRADE 3 I $300,000 I FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I SIX FURLONGS (TURF)


By invitation only. No nomination, entry or starting fees. Invitations announced Friday, May 30th.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Jaipur shall be $300,000 divided as follows: $165,000 to the winner, $60,000 to second, $36,000

to third, $18,000 to fourth, $9,000 to fifth, $6,000 to sixth with the remaining $6,000 to be divided equally amongst

the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 124 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $600,000 in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of $60,000 twice in 2013-14 , 4 lbs.; such a race in 2013-14,

6 lbs.; of two races other than maiden, claiming or starter in 2014, 8 lbs.; such a race in 2014, 10 lbs.


The Jaipur field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.


4TH RUNNING OF THE EASY GOER STAKES

$150,000 I THREE-YEAR-OLDS I ONE MILE & ONE-SIXTEENTH


Nominations close Saturday, May 24th by subscription of $150; all entrants to pay $750 to pass the entry box and an

additional $750 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Easy Goer, a late nomination may be made to the

race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $3,000 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late nominations must be

made by closing time of entries. All entrants (including late supplements) shall pay entry and starting fees; but, no fees,

supplemental or otherwise, shall be added to the purse.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Easy Goer shall be $150,000 divided as follows: $90,000 to the winner, $30,000 to second,

$15,000 to third, $7,500 to fourth, $4,500 to fifth, $3,000 to sixth with the remaining $3,000 to be divided equally

amongst the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of a Graded Sweepstake at a mile or over allowed 2 lbs.; of a Sweepstake at a mile or over, 4 lbs.; of

two races other than maiden, claiming or starter at a mile or over, 6 lbs.; such a race at a mile or over, 8 lbs.


The Easy Goer field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.


ADDITIONAL BELMONT DAY RACESPurse $102,000 (Up to 18,360 NYSBFOA) For Three Year Olds & Upward Which Have Never Won $10,000* Twice

Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter Or State Bred Or Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Claiming Price

$62,500. (Allowance Horses Preferred) One Mile & One Eighth (Turf)

Purse $102,000 (Up to 18,360 NYSBFOA) For Three Year Olds & Upward Which Have Never Won $10,000* Twice

Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter Or State Bred Or Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Claiming Price

$62,500. (Allowance Horses Preferred) Seven Furlongs

Purse $96,000 (Up to 17,280 NYSBFOA) For Three Year Olds & Upward Which Have Never Won $10,000* Once Other

Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter Or State Bred Or Which Have Never Won Two Races.

One Mile & One-Sixteenth

* “Closed Races” are considered as those restricted to “Which have Never Won $10,000 Three Times Other than

Maiden, Claiming, Starter or State Bred” or less. (Never Won $10,000 Twice Other Than, Never Won $10,000 Once

Other Than) For purposes of determining eligibility in closed races, a win in any Group/Graded race in Part I or II

countries, regardless of purse value, shall be considered a win at or above the qualifying amount of $10,000.

JUNE 6TH, 2014 STAKES RACES

36TH RUNNING OF THE TRUE NORTH STAKES

GRADE 2 I $250,000 I FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I SIX FURLONGS



an additional $1,250 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The True North, a late nomination may be made

to the race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $5,000 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late nominations



PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The True North shall be $250,000 divided as follows: $137,500 to the winner, $50,000 to second,

$30,000 to third, $15,000 to fourth, $7,500 to fifth, $5,000 to sixth with the remaining $5,000 to be divided equally

amongst the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 124 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $60,000 twice in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; such a race in 2013-14, 4 lbs.; of two races other than

maiden, claiming or starter in 2014, 6 lbs.; such a race in 2014, 8 lbs.


The True North field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

1ST RUNNING OF THE BELMONT GOLD CUP INVITATIONAL STAKES

$200,000 I FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I TWO MILES (TURF)


By invitation only. No nomination, entry or starting fees. Invitations announced Friday, May 30th.

PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Belmont Gold Cup shall be $200,000 divided as follows: $110,000 to the

winner, $40,000 to second, $24,000 to third, $12,000 to fourth, $6,000 to fifth, $4,000 to sixth with the

remaining $4,000 to be divided equally amongst the remaining finishers.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $200,000 at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; of a Graded Sweepstake in 2013-14,

4 lbs.; of two races other than maiden, claiming or starter at a mile or over in 2014, 6 lbs., such a race in 2014, 8 lbs.


The Belmont Gold Cup field will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14

earnings to break ties.

JUNE 8TH, 2014 STAKES RACES

1ST RUNNING OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL STAKES

$100,000 I FILLIES & MARES, FOUR-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD I SEVEN FURLONGS (TURF)


Nominations close Saturday, May 24th by subscription of $100; all entrants to pay $500 to pass the entry box and an

additional $500 to start. For horses not originally nominated to The Intercontinental, a late nomination may be made

to the race upon payment of a supplemental fee of $1,500 to the New York Racing Association, Inc.; late nominations



PURSE DISTRIBUTION

The purse for The Intercontinental shall be $100,000 divided as follows: $60,000 to the winner, $20,000 to second,

$10,000 to third, $5,000 to fourth, $3,000 to fifth with the remaining $2,000 divided equally amongst the remaining

finishers.

WEIGHTS - 123 lbs.

ALLOWANCES

Non-winners of $60,000 in 2013-14 allowed 3 lbs.; of two races other than maiden, claiming or starter in 2013-14,

5 lbs.; such a race in 2013-14, 7 lbs.


The Intercontinental will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights Preferred. Total 2013-14 earnings to break ties.

FAST BULLET2013 TRUE NORTH WINNER

INVITATIONAL RACE PROCEDURESFor horsemen wishing to be invited to The Belmont Gold Cup, The Brooklyn or The Jaipur please contact the Stakes

Coordinator for NYRA, Mr. Andrew Byrnes at 1 (718) 659-2247. Foreign based horsemen may contact Adrian

Beaumont at the International Racing Bureau at 44 013 7865 6666. Japanese horsemen may contact the NYRA

agent for Japan, Nobutaka Tada at 213 3456 7777.

The Belmont Gold Cup, The Brooklyn and The Jaipur are invitational races. There will be no

nomination, entry or starting fees required for these races. NYRA would request that all horsemen interested in

participating in any of these races make contact with one of the aforementioned agents on or before

Friday, May 23rd.

Candidate horses for the races will be assessed on their relative merits by the NYRA Selection Committee.

Graded/Group winners shall receive special consideration, second preference shall be given to graded/group

placed horses. Other essential factors for the selection committee will be the confirmation of intention to

participate.

The NYRA Selection Committee will post the invitees for each of the races on Friday, May 30th. In the event that

a race may oversubscribe; a list of reserve candidates will be established and horsemen will be informed of their

horses’ position on that reserve list. Horses that have been invited into the body of each race will be asked for

confirmation of planned participation by Sunday, June 1st by 1:00 PM (EST). In the event NYRA does not receive

confirmation by this deadline then the invitation will be revoked and a horse on the reserve list will be invited into

the body of the field. NYRA will continue this process until closing time of entries.

HORSES SHIPPING

All horses shipping from out of state to NYRA tracks must meet the following requirements:

1. A 72-hour health certificate with each horse’s temperature clearly written.

2. A current coggins test (the test is valid for one calendar year from when the blood is drawn).

At least 48 hours prior to arrival, horsemen shipping into NYRA tracks should contact Rick

Wickman, the NYRA Stall Superintendent to make arrangements for their stabling needs. Horseman should be

prepared to advise him of their estimated time of arrival and any special needs they may have

concerning bedding. Horsemen must bring their own stable equipment including webbings, buckets, feed tubs, hay

nets, pitch forks etc.

Foreign horses shipping in from countries outside of North America should fly to New York JFK airport. The United

States Department of Agriculture personnel will escort the horses to the Aqueduct Racetrack quarantine facility,

There, a federal veterinarian will test the horse under conditions, which apply at the time of arrival. Horses arriving

on the same flight will be processed together.

Depending on the country of origin, the period of quarantine can differ for each shipment.

All required testing procedures will be expedited and every effort will be made to insure all horses clear quarantine

as soon as possible.

After negative testing results are received, the horses will be released from the quarantine facility. Horses that are

to remain in the United States after their race will be permitted to enter into the main stable areas with the general

horse population. Horse returning to their respective countries after their race will be required to move to the Belmont

Park or Aqueduct Isolation Barn.

QUARANTINE BARNThe Aqueduct Quarantine barn is a federally approved quarantine facility constructed in accordance to the

regulations of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). It is located at Barn 11 just inside the

main Aqueduct stable gate.

Constructed inside the fully lighted and fenced quarantine facility is a cement block barn with room for horses to be

hand walked, tack rooms and equipment storage available. Removable duty rubber mats that secure natural footing

and increase horse health, safety and comfort are laid in each stall.

Trainers are able to specify the type of feeding and bedding program for his horse prior to shipping. Bottled water

will be available upon request.

No unauthorized person is allowed into the locked down facility; only a groom or hot walker is allowed to care for their

assigned horse. The barn is under 24 security.

ISOLATION BARNThis barn will be restricted to horses coming out of quarantine and after running in their

respective race will be returning to their countries of origin. These horses will continue to be monitored by

representatives of the USDA. Access to this barn will be restricted. This barn will have 24 hour security. Horses will

be permitted to train out of this barn.

MEDICATION RULES AND REGULATIONSMedications are permitted to be used only in accordance with the provision outlined in

section 4043.2 of the New York State Gaming Commission’s rules and regulations. Please

see the NYSGC’s website (http://www.gaming.ny.gov/horseracing) or NYRA.com for

complete rules. Rules can also be obtained at the NYSGC office. The Chief Examining

Veterinarian for NYRA, Dr. Anthony Verderosa will also be available to answer any medication inquiries that may arise.

Injectable materials and any equipment which may be used to administer by injection (needles, syringes, i.v.

tubing, catheters, etc.) and stomach tubing equipment shall not be permitted in a stall with a horse scheduled to

race within the following 24 hours, except under circumstances specifically authorized by an official NYRA or NYSGC

Veterinarian.

ANABOLIC STEROIDSAnabolic Steroids shall not be administered except that the following substances may be administered during per-

mitted time frames and at concentrations that on race day are less than these thresholds:

• Boldenone: All horses may has less than 100pg/ml (including free boldenone and boldenone liberated from

its conjugates) in plasma.

• Nandrolone: Female horses and geldings may has less than 100 pg/ml in plasma; and Intact male horses may

have less than 500 pg/ml in plasma.

• Stanozolol (Winstrol): All horses may have less than 100 pg/ml in plasma.

• Testosterone: Female horses and geldings may has less than 100 pg/ml in plasma; and, intact males horses

may have less than 2000 pg/ml in plasma.

In addition, no anabolic steroid shall be administered by injection into a joint at any time.

Any other anabolic steroids are prohibited to be administered. All post-race plasma samples collected from intact

males must be identified to the laboratory.

A violation of this section shall be considered a positive test within the meaning of this Part.

LASIXNYRA veterinarians will be administering Lasix (a single I.V. injection of Lasix from 3-10 ccs, 4-4.5 hours before post

as prescribe by New York State law). If at the time of administration the trainer or his/her representative does not

communicate the desired dose of Lasix when asked by the NYRA veterinarian, a default dose of 5 ccs (250 mg) will

be administered. All Lasix horses shipping in to race at NYRA must be in the Receiving Barn no later than 4.5 hours

prior to post time. Please note the early post time on Belmont Stakes Day.

ASSEMBLY BARNAll horses must report to the Assembly Barn no less than 45 minutes prior to their designated post time. TCO2 testing

will take place in the Assembly Barn before horses are escorted to the paddock. A fine or scratch may be issued by

the NYRA Steward if a horse arrives late to the Assembly Barn.

PRE-RACE EXAMOn race day, each horse will be examined by a NYRA veterinarian at some time during the morning. This

examination will include observing the horse move at a trot. An attendant must remain with the horse until the

examination is completed.

POST-RACE DRUG TESTINGThe first four finishers and a beaten favorite shall be tested in all stakes races during the Belmont Stakes festival.

Blood, urine and other samples shall be taken after the running of the race. If these samples result in a positive test,

the horse may be disqualified from the race and its share of the purse money shall be redistributed amongst the

remaining horses in the race.

COGGINS TEST (EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA)All horses stabled at NYRA tracks are required to have a negative Coggins test within the calendar year. This Coggins

test is valid for one year from the date the blood is drawn. Horses shipping in to race at a NYRA track must have a

negative Coggins test on file or accompany the horse.

LICENSINGAll owners, trainers and their employees must be licensed by the State of New York. Horsemen must complete the

license application form, submit two 1.5” x 1.5” photos (with name written on back) and if required, submit finger-

prints on the cards provided by the NYSGC as well as FBI.

All owners of a horse must be licensed.

The fees for licensing are as follows:

Owner (original – new) $100 Jockey $50

Owner (renewal) $50 Stable Employee $5

Trainer – Assistant $30 Fingerprints $102.25

Checks can be made payable to the NYSGC.

The NYRA Stakes Coordinator Andrew Byrnes will be happy to assist with the licensing process.

INSURANCE THE NEW YORK JOCKEY INJURY COMPENSATION FUNDJockey and exercise rider worker’s compensation insurance is mandatory for every owner and trainer racing in New

York. This insurance must be taken out through the NYJICF. For 2014, the base premium is $840 (maximum) for

each owner and trainer. In addition owners will be charged .9% of purse money earned and trainers will be charged

$ .90 per day per stall. For shippers, owners and trainers will be charged $210 each per start for their first four starts

(for a maximum of $840) and owners will be charged .9% of purse money earned. Trainers will be charged $.90 per

day per stall assigned.

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCEIf you employ, or plan to employ, track, stable or other help, horsemen must provide proof of workers compensation

insurance to the NYSGC at the time of applying for a license. The certificate of insurance must name the NYSGC as

a certificate holder. Trainers will not be allowed to participate until proof of insurance is provided to the NYSGC.

HORSEMEN’S BOOKKEEPERThe Horsemen’s bookkeeper’s office will be open on racing days from 9:00am until the running of the last race. The

office is located in the racing secretary’s office.

Owners and trainers are required to file their complete address information, U.S. tax reporting number, jockey fees,

jockey insurance and all fees for stakes engagements prior to the post time of their race.

Purse money is available two days after the date of the race. Please note that all requests for checks must be done

in writing, and an owner’s signature card , or authorized agent form on file with the Jockey Club, must be completed

before purse money will be released.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Patricia Forte-Williams, Horsemen’s Bookkeeper at (718) 641-4700 ext. 2290

Denise Spampinato at (718) 641-4700 ext. 2315

WIRE TRANSFER INFORMATIONNew York Racing Association, Inc., Purse Account

TD Bank

1100 Atrium Way

Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

08054

Account # 791-770-8401

Bank ABA # 026-013-673

New York Racing Association, Inc., Purse Account

110-00 Rockaway Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11417

Attention: Horsemen’s Bookkeeper

Please notify the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper by phone prior to sending to ensure proper

credit to your account. Funds required for a given day should be wired at least one day in advance. Wires are not

accepted on weekends and holidays.

HORSEMEN’S RELATIONS

Belmont Stakes owners will be given six (6) complimentary seats in either the 4th floor Garden Terrace restaurant or

a box for six (6) in the 2nd floor Trophy Room. Both options include a gourmet lunch. Owners may buy additional seats

in their desired areas for their guests based on availability. OWNERS WITH MORE THAN ONE PARTICIPANT IN THE

RACE WITH RECEIVE UP TO TWELVE (12) COMPLIMENTARY SEATS.

Belmont Stakes trainers & jockeys will be given two (2) complimentary seats in either the 4th floor Garden Terrace

restaurant or seating for two in the 2nd floor Trophy Room. Both options include a gourmet lunch. TRAINERS WITH

MORE THAN ONE PARTICIPANT IN THE RACE WITH RECEIVE UP TO FOUR (4) COMPLIMENTARY SEATS.

COMPLIMENTARY SEATING FOR BELMONT STAKES DAY WILL BE LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) FOR OWNERS, FOUR

(4) FOR TRAINERS AND TWO (2) FOR JOCKEYS REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF ENTRANTS FOR THE DAY. THIS

GROUP MAY BUY ADDITIONAL TICKETS AT FACE VALUE BASED UPON AVAILABILTY.

In all stakes races for $300,000 and above on Belmont Stakes day owners will be given four (4) complimentary

seats in either the 4th floor Garden Terrace restaurant or a box for four (4) in the 2nd floor Trophy Room. Both options

include a gourmet lunch. Owners may buy additional seats in their desired areas for their guests based on availability.

In all stakes races for $300,000 and above on Belmont Stakes day trainers & jockeys will be given two (2)

complimentary seats in either the 4th floor Garden Terrace restaurant or seating for two in the 2nd floor Trophy Room.

Both options include a gourmet lunch.

In all additional races on Belmont Stakes day; Owners, Trainers and Jockeys will be given priority to buy seating in

their desired area upon availability.

PARKINGOwners, trainers and jockeys may request a VIP Horsemen’s parking pass in the designated

Horsemen’s parking lot. One complimentary parking pass will be given to each trainer or jockey that is

participating Belmont Stakes day upon availability. One pass will be given to an owner upon request per horse.

Owners and trainers with multiple horses participating will not receive multiple passes for parking. Horsemen

requesting extra parking passes may purchase parking at face value upon availability.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Carmen Barrera – Director of Horsemen’s Relations

(718) 659-2205 [email protected]

Alysse Jacobs – Assistant

(718) 659-2206 [email protected]

THE JOCKEY CLUB

Per New York State racing law, no individual shall race a horse under a stable name unless such stable name is

currently registered by such individual with The Jockey Club. When, in the opinion of The Jockey Club, the use of a

name required to be registered with it would deceive or improperly lead the public, or would otherwise be contrary to

the best interest of racing, it shall notify the board, which shall consider the matter and take such action with respect

thereto as it deems appropriate.

An individual cannot have registered more than one stable name at the same time and as long as such individual has

a stable name registered, he/she shall not use or permit the use of his/her real name to identify his/her ownership

interest in the racing qualities of any horse. Trainers are not eligible for stable names.

Fees for the registration of a stable name are $100 and expire at the end of each year.

Forms are available at The Jockey Club offices located at Belmont Park or at www.jockeyclub.com.

A stable name can be no longer than 35 characters, including punctuation, spaces and the

appropriate suffix. Stable names must be unique against other stable names and horse names, all Jockey Club

names rules apply.

An ownership group must designate a managing partner in which such person will be

responsible for all financial obligations and notify the racing office as to the colors the horse will run in. All

partners within the ownership group must be properly licensed.

TAXATIONForeign participants are strongly advised to file for an individual Taxpayer Identification Number (W-7) before

the running of their perspective race. It is also advised to fill out an Exemption from Withholding of Tax on Income

Effectively Connected With the Conduct Of a Trade or Business in the United States form (W8 ECI). These forms are

available at the paymaster’s office . Forms are also available at local United States Embassies throughout the world.

TURF SHOE POLICYOnly Flat, Queens Plate & Queens Plate XT shoes will be allowed on the front or hind shoes. This rule will be strictly

enforced for all turf races and morning workouts at Belmont Park. Any horse found to have the wrong shoes will

be reshod if time permits or will be scratched at the owners expense. A fine will be levied against the trainer at the

discretion of the Stewards.

MAIN TRACK SHOE POLICYA Queen’s Plate or a toe grab up to 4mm will be allowed on front shoes on the dirt. No other traction device will be

allowed. Only plain hind shoes may have a 1/4 “ bend, bar shoes and aluminum pads will be permitted all around.

Any horse found to have the wrong shoes will be scratched and a fine will be issued at the discretion of the Stewards.

WORKOUT REQUIREMENTSNo horse shall be permitted to start if he/she has not started in a race or had a recorded workout in the past thirty

(30) days at a racetrack or an approved training center.

For foreign horses, the workout requirement will be waived for horses running in a stakes race within 7 days of

clearing USDA quarantine.

TURF WORKOUTSTurf workouts are held on Sundays at Belmont Park. Special accommodations will be made for horses participating

in stakes races held during the Belmont Stakes Festival. Permission to work on the turf course must be obtained

from the racing office at least one day in advance. Ponies will be allowed on the turf course if needed but permission

must be obtained first.

STARTING GATEAll foreign horses will be required to stand for the starter in the gate prior to starting in any of the Belmont

Stakes Festival races. Upon clearing quarantine, foreign connections are advised to contact the starter, Roy Robert

Williamson, to make arrangements.

SADDLING STALLS AND SCHOOLERSSaddling Stalls are available for each horse in the Belmont paddock. Unruly horses may also be saddled in a

secure walking ring behind the paddock with permission obtained from the paddock judge. Horses may school in the

mornings leading up to race day during training hours or from 11:30-12:30 am on race days with permission.

DIRT COURSEThe main track at Belmont Park, nicknamed “Big Sandy”, has a circumference of 1 ½ miles (2.4 km) making it the

largest dirt thoroughbred racetrack in North America. The stretch run on the main track from the top of the lane to

the finish line is 1,097 feet (334 m). There is a straightaway chute on the backstretch that permits races up to 1 1/8

miles (1.8 km) to be run with one turn.

The main track has a cushion of 4 ¼”-4 ¾” of sandy loam material. Under which, a 10” base of Clay/Silt/Sand mix

is used to secure the racing surface. Followed by a sand drainage course and natural soil completing the makeup

of the main dirt track.

TURF COURSEThere are two turf courses at Belmont Park. The first being the Widener course spanning 1 5/16 miles (2.1km) plus

27 feet. The inner turf course has a circumference of 1 3/16 miles plus 103 feet. Both courses have chutes which

allow for 1 mile and 1 1/16 miles turf races. The turf is a Kentucky Blue Grass; with an 8” sandy top soil growing

median; under which lays natural soil.

BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACESThe Metropolitan Handicap and the Ogden Phipps Stakes will both be part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series

for 2014. As part of the enhanced benefits program for Breeders’ Cup Challenge race winners, the Breeders’ Cup

will pay the entry fees* for the winner of each race if they decide to later participate in the Breeders’ Cup World

Championships. Breeders’ Cup will also provide a travel allowance for all participants shipping from outside of North

America of $40,000; owners of domestic horses shipping to California within North America will receive a $10,000

travel allowance. The Challenge winner must be nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program by the Championship’s

pre-entry date to receive the rewards.

* Challenge race winner awards may be applied to other Championship races.

Please check with the Breeders’ Cup for more 2014 details.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATIONMartin Panza - Senior Vice President Racing Office: 1-718-659-2312 Cell: 01-310-505-4544 Email: [email protected]

Frank Gabriel Jr. – Racing Secretary, Belmont Park & Saratoga Race Course Office: 1-718-659-2202Cell: 01-929-244-6042 Email: [email protected]

Andrew Byrnes – Stakes Coordinator Office: 01-718-659-2312 Cell: 01-310-505-4544 Email: [email protected]

ENGLAND & IRELAND Adrian Beaumont IRB Office: 44 1638 668881 Cell: 44 7808 903158 Email: adrian @irbracing.com AUSTRALIAJack Petley102/14 Macleay Street,“Pomeroy”.Potts Point2011Sydney, NSW, Australia Phone: (02) 9380 6390 Fax: (02) 9380 6435 Email: [email protected]

FRANCE Desmond Stoneham - 33 6 07 72 10 12

GERMANYDavid Conolly SmithKaulbachstr. 5180539 MunchenGermanyPhone: +49 89 3303 8098Fax: + 49 89 3303 8790Cell: +49 160 9674 7958Email: [email protected]

ITALYFranca Vittadini Parco di Oriano, Piazza L Bobbio 4, 21028, Sesto Calende, Varese, Italy Phone:+39 (0331) 91 31 78 Fax: +39 (0331) 923 120Email: [email protected]

JAPANMr. Nobutaka TadaGlobal Equine Management LTD5-9-5-201 Shirokanedai, Minatoku Tokyo 108-0071 Japan Fax: 03-6893-2348Mobile: 090-4675-8141Email: [email protected]

NEW ZEALAND Mr. Mike Dillon 8 Lilac CloseCambridge, 3434New ZealandPhone/Fax: 00 64 (7) 839 6453Mobile: 00 64 (21) 839 6453Email: [email protected]

SOUTH AFRICAGraeme HawkinsPO Box 50059Musgrave RoadDurban, 4062Phone: (27) 31 314 1582Fax: (27) 31 314 1767Mobile: (27) 82 857 1827Email: [email protected]

USACindy Niemetz300, North Mountain Trail Avenue, Sierra Madre, California 91024 USAPhone: (626) 355 9750 Fax: (626) 836 0497 Email: [email protected]

THE NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION, INC.P.O. Box 90, Jamaica, NY 11417 (718) 641-4700

Board Of DirectorsDavid J. Skorton, Chairman

Anthony J. BonomoRick CottonMichael J. Del GiudiceMichael DubbC. Steven DunckerBobby Flay

Stuart S. Janney, IIIEarle MackRobert MegnaBarry OstragerLeonard Riggio

Jane RosenthalJoseph SpinelliStuart SubotnickVincent TeseCharles V. Wait

OfficersChristopher K. Kay, CEO and President

Patrick Mahony, Senior Vice President of Pari-Mutuel OperationsMartin Panza, Senior Vice President of Racing Operations

David A. Smukler, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Labor RelationsSusanne Stover, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Sidney J. Anthony, Vice President of SecurityGlen Kozak, Vice President of Facilities & Racing SurfacesDavid O’Rourke, Vice President of Corporate Development

Tom Thill, Vice President & Chief Information OfficerStephen Travers, Vice President, Hospitality, Guest Services & Group Sales

Rodnell Workman, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Pasquale Viscusi, J.D., LL.M., Assistant General Counsel/Records Access Appeals Officer

Iris Roberts, Records Access OfficerJelena Alonso, Controller

Ross Didia, Corporate Treasurer

Racing & Operating OfficialsFrank Gabriel, Jr., Racing Secretary

Dan Eidson, Assistant Racing Secretary & HandicapperChristopher Camac, Assistant Racing Secretary & Handicapper

Andrew Byrnes, Stakes CoordinatorBruce Johnstone, Manager Racing Operations

Roy Robert Williamson, StarterDr. Anthony Verderosa, Chief Examining Veterinarian

Timothy D. Kelly, Clerk of Scales*Edward F. Brown, Assistant Clerk of Scales

Peter T. FitzGerald, Paddock & Patrol JudgeJose Morales, Jr., Assistant Paddock & Patrol JudgeKelly Gecewicz, Michael J. Muzio, Matthew Salvato,

Sentell Taylor, Jr., Ralph Theroux*, Placing/Patrol JudgesStephen Foster, Timer/Placing and Patrol

Patricia Forte-Williams, Horsemen’s BookkeeperJanet Reid, Chief Horse Identifier

John Imbriale, AnnouncerJoanne K. Adams, Director of Community Relations

Carmen Barrera, Director, Horsemen’s RelationsScott Finley, Director of Simulcasting

Eric Wing, Director of Communications & Media RelationsRick Wickman, Stable Supervisor

StewardsDr. W. Theodore Hill, The Jockey Club*

Stephen Lewandowski, New York State Gaming Commission*Braulio Baeza, Jr., NYRA Steward*

*fully accredited

New York State Gaming CommissionBarry C. Sample, Chair

John A. Crotty, CommissionerJohn Poklemba, Esq., Commissioner

Todd R. Snyder, CommissionerRobert Williams, Acting Executive Director

Edmund C. Burns, General Counsel

NYRA is a member of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations and complies with itsCode of Standards and By-Laws.

Past-performance and statistical data provided by EQUIBASE CompanyCopyright 2014 The New York Racing Association, Inc. and

Equibase Company. All rights reserved.The New York Racing Association, Inc., EQUIBASE Company, and Daily Racing Form

LLC make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the data contained in this publication butare not responsible for errors therein or any errors in the results or entries as carried by

the newspapers or other publications.The New York Racing Association, Inc., is licensed by the N.Y. State Gaming Commission

and operates under its Rules and Regulations.A list of approved racing officials is posted in the Racing Secretary’s office.

New York State Gaming CommissionPO Box 7500, Schenectady, NY 12301-7500 • (518) 395-5400

Send Questions or Comments to: [email protected]; http://www.gaming.ny.gov/

John Hendrickson, Special AdvisorMichael Kotlikoff, Special Advisor

Chester F. Broman, ex-officioRichard Violette, Jr., ex-officio

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