HORSEMEN’S
GUIDE
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3901 W. Millen Drive
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
On behalf of the management of Zia Park Racetrack and Casino (ZPRC) we welcome you and look forward to your participation in our racing program at ZPRC. This guide contains both core
policies that have been in place at all Penn National Gaming, Inc.
racing facilities as well as additional local policies that apply to
ZPRC. These policies are in place to ensure a fair and competitive
racing product and to ensure that all racing participants exhibit the
highest levels of integrity at all times.
ZPRC is proud of our integrated horse racing and casino facility featuring 750 slot machines and newly renovated restaurants
with exceptional guest service for both racing and gaming fans
alike. We are also proud of our state of the art Hotel featuring 151
rooms including 6 suites 3 of which have balconies over looking
the race track. Zia Park offers the richest overnight purse schedule
in the state and our 2016 stakes program is close to 4 million in
purses. This year marks the fourth edition of our “Land Of Enchantment” day scheduled for Wednesday, November 23th. Zia
Park is looking forward to breaking the three distinct records we
set in 2013 on this days race card! Our highlight of the season is
New Mexico Cup Day, which takes place on October 30, with
over $2 million in purses being awarded in the richest state bred
program in the country!
Our great location, mild weather, strong purse structure and
rapidly improving racing program make Zia Park a great place to
train and race your horses.
Thank you once again for your participation in our racing program and for supporting horse racing in the State of New Mexico.
Please contact me should you have any questions.
Fred Hutton, Director of Racing Operations
575-492-7086
www.ziaparkcasino.com
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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
HORSE RACING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PENN NATIONAL GAMING– A LEADER IN RACING
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INTRODUCTION TO THE GUIDE
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PART 1-GENERAL
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1.1
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
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1.2
REPORTING GUIDELINES AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION 7
1.3
ACTING IN GOOD FAITH
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1.4
RACETRACK AS SOLE ARBITER
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1.5
RACETRACK AS A PRIVATE ACTOR
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1.6
INSURANCE
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1.7
SURVEILLANCE/INSPECTION
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1.8
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
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PART 2 – RESULT OF GUIDE VIOLATIONS
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2.1
IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS
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2.2
OPPORTUNITY FOR RECONSIDERATION
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THE 2016 HORSE RACING GUIDE SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTED WITH
THE RULES AND POLICIES OF THE LOCAL RACING GUIDE FOR ZIA
PARK RACE TRACK CASINO & HOTEL
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Penn National Gaming
A LEADER IN RACING
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“PNGI” or the “Company”) through its
subsidiaries as of September 30, 2015, owns, operates or has ownership
interests in twenty-seven gaming and racing facilities in eighteen jurisdictions,
including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts,
Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Ontario. At September 30, 2015, in
aggregate, Penn National Gaming’s operated facilities featured approximately
30,900 gaming machines, 790 table games and 2,900 hotel rooms.
The Company’s headquarters are located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
Our Tradition of Live Racing
The roots, and name, of Penn National Gaming trace to a racetrack in
Grantville, Pennsylvania. Starting in 1972 with Penn National Race Course,
the Company has now grown into not only one of the nation’s top gaming
companies, but the largest owner of pari-mutuel facilities in North America.
The Company conducts nearly 1,200 live racing dates annually and processes
over $1 billion in pari-mutuel handle on its races or at its facilities annually.
PNGI has full or joint venture ownership in 12 racetracks, including
Thoroughbred Racing at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
(Austintown, OH); Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack (Hobbs, NM);
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (Grantville, PA); Hollywood
Casino at Charles Town Races (Charles Town, WV); and Sam Houston Race
Park (Houston, TX). Standardbred Racing is conducted at Freehold Raceway
(Freehold, NJ); Hollywood Casino, Hotel & Raceway (Bangor, ME);
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway (Dayton, OH); Plainridge Park Casino
(Plainville, MA); and Rosecroft Raceway (Fort Washington, MD). Sanford
Orlando Kennel Club (Longwood, FL) and Valley Race Park (Harlingen, TX)
host Greyhound Racing. In addition to live racing, year-round simulcasting
from racetracks around the country, and the world, are offered at all of these
facilities.
PNGI operates or jointly operates five Off-Track Wagering facilities: two in
Pennsylvania, two in New Jersey and one inside our Bangor, Maine casino.
PNGI also operates the regional account wagering companies EbetUSA, a fullservice, regional internet wagering site, TeleBet and WinLine, both regional
telephone account wagering operations.
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Major Races & Events
Offering quality race meets and presenting marquee races is the mission for
PNGI’s racing division. PNGI’s racing profile has increased dramatically in
recent years, highlighted by the Grade 2, $1.5 million Charles Town Classic,
the richest thoroughbred dirt race in the United States outside of the Breeders’
Cup Classic and Kentucky Derby. Charles Town is also host to the Grade 3,
$500,000 Charles Town Oaks.
Other major racing events hosted by Company racetracks include the $500,000
Grade 3 PENN Mile (Penn National Race Course); the $400,000 Houston
Ladies Classic and $200,000 John Connally Stake, both Grade 3 races (Sam
Houston Race Park) and the $2 million New Mexico Breeder’s Championships
(Zia Park), the richest event in the country for state-bred racehorses.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GUIDE
The public reputation and goodwill of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“PNGI”),
as well as each of the race tracks it owns or operates (collectively and
individually referred to herein as the “Racetrack”), are valuable assets vital to
our success.
As members of the pari-mutuel wagering and gaming
communities, it is necessary for all of us to adhere to the industry’s highest
standards of integrity in order to ensure both positive public perception and
maintain the licenses and regulatory privileges of PNGI and the Racetrack.
This Horse Racing Guide (the “Guide”) applies to all personnel associated
with the Racetrack, including all persons who hold valid and current racing
licenses or who are otherwise permitted on the Racetrack’s privately owned
property, including, but not limited to, owners, racing officials directly
employed by the Racetrack (excluding employees of Racing Commissions or
other government regulatory bodies), trainers, trainers’ agents, grooms,
veterinarians, vendors, pony people, outriders, independent contractors,
jockeys, jockeys’ agents, drivers, guests, other agents, and anyone else with a
racing license or permit (collectively referred to herein as the “Racing
Participants”).
Racing Participants shall comply with all rules and policies within the Guide.
Failure to abide by the rules and policies within the Guide may result in
sanctions being imposed on a Racing Participant, including but not limited to
loss of stabling and/or racing privileges, ejection, eviction or barring from the
all premises of the Racetrack. A Racing Participant’s violation of the Guide at
any one PNGI’s Racetrack, may be considered by PNGI, in its sole discretion,
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as a violation applicable to all other PNGI Racetracks, and such Racing
Participant may face sanctions at all Racetracks.
The Guide covers a wide range of actions designed to foster integrity and
honesty among all Racing Participants. It does not cover every issue that may
arise, but rather sets out basic principles of behavior for all Racing Participants.
Dishonest or illegal conduct will constitute a violation regardless of whether
the conduct is specifically addressed in the Guide. In order to maintain the
privilege to enter and conduct business on the Racetrack grounds, Racing
Participants must be familiar with and comply with the Guide as well as all
applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
No guide or code of conduct can replace the thoughtful behavior of someone
conducting their business with a high level of integrity. Thus, in addition to
the Guide, all Racing Participants are also expected to conform to the racing
industry’s highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Any
decision to act, or not to act, against a person covered by this Guide is at the
sole discretion of the Racetrack and based on the information and
circumstances of each individual occurrence.
While we expect to periodically give notice relative to updates to the Guide
and other matters, because of the fast paced and highly regulated nature of our
business, the Racetrack reserves the right to alter or amend this Guide and any
or all of its rules and policies, at any time, and from time to time, at its or
PNGI’s sole discretion. The Guide is widely distributed in the public areas
accessible to Racing Participants as well as on the websites of every Racetrack.
We will make reasonable efforts to communicate any such change; however, it
is incumbent upon the Racing Participants to be aware of any changes, updates
or modifications to this Guide.
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
A) General
All persons covered by the Guide shall avoid conduct that is detrimental to the
integrity of, and public confidence in, the pari-mutuel wagering and gaming
community. Ethical and responsible conduct serves the interests of the
Racetrack, the Racing Participants, and the racing industry as a whole. Illegal
or irresponsible conduct does more than simply tarnish the offender. It can put
innocent persons at risk, damage the reputation of others, and undermine the
public’s respect and support for the racing industry.
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In the normal course of our business, the Racetrack may require Racing
Participants to complete and sign various forms, and provide other information
as required or requested, prior to being granted access to or continuing with
racing privileges at the Racetrack. Racing Participants are expected to fully
cooperate at all times in these processes.
B) Dishonest, Offensive or Illegal Conduct
While criminal activity is clearly outside the scope of permissible conduct, and
persons who engage in criminal activity will be subject to the appropriate legal
actions, the standards of behavior for Racing Participants are considerably
higher than merely avoiding conviction of a crime. Instead, persons must
conduct themselves in a way that is not only “lawful,” but that also promotes a
high degree of integrity within the industry. Persons who fail to live up to this
standard are subject to sanctions by the Racetrack.
By way of example only, and not intended as an exclusive list, the following
activities are prohibited (whether within or outside of the Racetrack grounds):
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Criminal offenses of any kind;
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Violent or threatening behavior;
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Conduct that creates a negative public perception of
PNGI or the Racetrack;
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Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and
reputation of the pari-mutuel wagering and gaming
industry in general;
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Violation of the Racetrack’s safety policies or rules;
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Failure to comply with the lawful directions of
authorized Racetrack representatives; and
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Misrepresentations in any application or form or other
disclosure statements made to the Racetrack or to any
government regulatory body.
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C) Racing Misconduct
Any person(s) involved in entering or scratching horses that Racetrack
reasonably believes is not in good faith will be in violation of the Guide.
Examples of this conduct include, but are not limited to:
 Entering a race without the intention of racing;
 Entering a horse into a race or causing a horse to be entered into a race for
the benefit of another;
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Frequent scratching of horses entered to race; and
 Knowingly receiving a horse through a transfer, or acting as a “program
trainer,” from/or for individuals not permitted on Racetrack’s property or not
properly licensed by the appropriate regulatory body.
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In such cases, a trainer or other individual associated with horse
maybe required to provide written documentation evidencing
such individual is the actual trainer, or that a legitimate transfer
has taken place among the former trainer or owner, wholly
separated from any matters involving such horse.
Documentation that may be required includes, but is not limited
to, bank records, checks, receipts or signed affidavits. This
requirement is over and above any requirements that may be
placed on an individual by a regulatory body.
 Unless Racetrack receives documentation and evidence to its
satisfaction that such a complete separation between current and
former trainer exists, Racetrack reserves the right to restrict the
entering of horses, or entry of horses to the grounds of Racetrack that
(1) made their most recent start within 90 days; and/or (2) made their
most recent start in the name of a Racing Participant who would not
be permitted to participate in racing at Racetrack, whether due to
action taken by Racetrack, a violation of this Guide, or based on
violation of rules and regulations in the applicable jurisdiction.
 In the event an individual is serving a suspension from a
recognized jurisdiction, Racetrack reserves the right to restrict entries
from individuals who are closely associated or related to the
suspended individual or such individuals who worked directly for the
suspended individual unless Racetrack has determined otherwise.
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D) Medications and Related Issues
In the event of a positive test received in a recognized jurisdiction by a Racing
Participant, or a horse under the care of a Racing Participant, Racetrack
reserves the right to impose sanctions as contained herein.
A “positive test” is defined herein as the presence of medication in a horse in
excess of allowable amounts as stated in the applicable rules and regulations of
a recognized jurisdiction, the subsequent confirmation of such an excess by a
split sample (if conducted) and the documented verification of such an excess
by a recognized jurisdiction’s horse racing regulatory authority; provided
however that when a split sample is not requested, the original test indicating
the presence of medication in excess of allowable amounts as stated in the
applicable rules and regulations of a recognized jurisdiction shall constitute a
“positive test.”
Racetrack understands that positive tests occur with medications that are
classified as to their pharmacological impact and its impact on the ability to
affect the performance of a horse or the outcome of a race. However, a trainer
whose horse in such trainer’s care and custody receives a positive test for a
Class 1 or Class 2 medication (as determined by the Association of Racing
Commissioners International, “ARCI”), or a medication not permitted by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a recognized jurisdiction may be
sanctioned by the Racetrack, upon receipt of information acknowledging a
positive test.
The Racetrack reserves the right to restrict entry in any race to a horse that has
received a positive test for a Class 1 or Class 2 medication for a minimum
period of 30 days from the date Racetrack receives proper notification of a
positive test. All horses in the care of a trainer receiving a Class 1 or Class 2
positive test may also be requested to vacate the Racetrack grounds. An
Owner whose horse(s) receives a positive test for a Class 1 or Class 2
medication(s) with two (2) different trainers in any recognized jurisdiction may
be sanctioned by the Racetrack, upon proper notification of the positive test(s).
Additionally, the Racetrack may sanction an owner following the receipt of the
first positive test for a Class 1 or Class 2 medication on any of Owner’s horse
(s) in a recognized jurisdiction. For purposes of this provision, any individual
or corporation will be deemed an owner of a horse if their percentage of
ownership requires them to be licensed in the jurisdiction where the positive
test occurred.
A trainer, an individual horse and/or the owner of an individual horse that
receives multiple positive tests, without regard for the classification of the
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medication, may be sanctioned by the Racetrack. In making such a
determination, the Racetrack may consider the frequency and time span
encompassing the period of positive tests; the classification of the medication
(s) for the positive tests; the nature and severity of the medication involved in
such positive tests; extenuating circumstances regarding the positive tests, and;
any other previous conduct by the trainer and/or owner that Racetrack deems
relevant in making such a determination regarding such positive tests.
Any adjudication process undertaken by a trainer, owner or individual
associated with a horse receiving a positive test(s) shall not be a determining
factor upon the Racetrack with regard to any independent action or sanctions
imposed by the Racetrack.
With the exception of licensed veterinarians permitted to practice on Racetrack
grounds, the possession of hypodermics, syringes and medications contrary to
any applicable regulation is prohibited and may result in sanctions.
Racetrack may take any action under this section for any violation of
Prohibited Practices Section of ARCI’s “Uniform Classification Guidelines for
Foreign Substances and Recommend Penalties and Model Rule” as amended
from time to time. Such Prohibited Practices include, at this time, possession
or use of Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoietin, Oxyglobin, Hemopure,
Demorphin or any other drug, substance or medication not approved by the
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United
States.
E) Illegal Drugs/Alcohol
The use, distribution or possession of illegal drugs is not permitted at any time
on grounds of the Racetrack. For the purposes of this rule, an illegal drug is
any drug which is not legally obtainable, or one which is legally obtainable but
has not been legally obtained, including prescription drugs not legally obtained
and prescription drugs that were prescribed for someone else. Alcohol is not
permitted within any Racetrack backstretch area, or in any barns or dormitories
located on Racetrack property.
F)No Solicitation Policy
There is a no solicitation policy at the Racetrack, which includes, but is not
limited to, circulation of petitions, political flyers, or distribution of literature
not approved in advance in writing by the Racetrack. Signs identifying stables
and trainers and vendors must be approved and in writing by the Racing
Secretary’s Office or appropriate Racetrack Manager.
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G) Mandatory Mortality Reviews
In the event a horse suffers a catastrophic injury or sudden death during the
course of a live race or during training hours at the Racetrack, Racetrack may
require the trainer, and/or any other individual associated with the training,
racing, care or custody of such horse to participate in a mortality review
meeting with Racetrack. Such review meetings shall be scheduled as soon as
practical after such incidents occur.
Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the trainer, or veterinarian for trainer, to
report the death of any horse under their care or custody, regardless of reasons
or circumstances, within eight (8) hours to the proper racing official. No horse
may be removed from the Racetrack grounds without such notification and
authorization for removal by Racetrack. Racetrack reserves the right to
require, at cost of trainer/owner of such horses, a necropsy or other
examination of any horse that is euthanized or dies, for any reason, on the
grounds of Racetrack.
H) Animal Welfare
Any Racing Participant covered by this Guide who handles or treats any
animal without regard for the well being of the animal or causes physical
injury or pain or suffering to the animal, including excessive or unnecessary
training or whipping, as determined in the sole discretion of Racetrack, may be
sanctioned. Except as required by statute or regulation, it is the sole
responsibility of the trainer to ensure that a licensed and competent
veterinarian is available at all times to ensure the health and welfare of such
trainer’s horses and to attend to trainer’s horses at all times such horses are on
the grounds of Racetrack in any and all emergency situations in which a
regulatory or Racetrack veterinarian is not required to be present or to respond
to a trainer’s horse(s.).
In the event Racetrack receives credible and verifiable information regarding
a Racing Participant who knowingly, or without conducting proper due
diligence, buys or sells a horse for slaughter, directly or indirectly, such
individual(s) may be sanctioned by the Racetrack. The Racetrack highly
encourages Racing Participants to obtain proper written documentation on the
sale or transfer of any horse that they previously raced or was stabled on the
grounds of Racetrack. The Racetrack reserves the right to require trainer or
individuals responsible for a horse to provide such documentation.
I) Treatment of Racetrack Staff/Non-Disparagement
All persons covered by the Guide are required to afford the Racetrack’s staff
the highest level of professional courtesy and treatment. Racing Participants
agree to fully cooperate with the necessary provision of information and any
investigation by Racetrack staff or its agents.
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Any verbal or physical mistreatment of, or inappropriate or disrespectful
conduct toward, the Racetrack’s staff will be a violation of required standards.
It shall be a violation of Racetrack’s standards of conduct for any person
covered by the Guide to disparage PNGI or the Racetrack, or any of their
affiliates, employees, staff or personnel, in any manner by any type of medium.
This includes, but is not limited to, disparagement by use of the internet, email, and via any social media such as blogs, Facebook, etc.
J) Past Conduct and/or Sanctions
Past conduct and/or sanctions having occurred at other PNGI Racetracks, in
other recognized jurisdictions or at other facilities may be considered when
evaluating the fitness of an individual covered by the Guide to conduct
business on the Racetrack’s property. Such evaluations and decisions will be
at the sole discretion of PNGI and the Racetrack.
1.2
REPORTING GUIDELINES AND WHISTLEBLOWER
PROTECTION
Individuals may, in good faith, report violations or suspected violations of the
Guide via written submission made in a timely manner to the PNGI Corporate
Vice President of Racing (c/o PNGI’s corporate office at 825 Berkshire Blvd.,
Wyomissing, PA 19610) or the Racetrack’s Director of Racing. There will be
no retaliation of any kind against any person for good faith reporting of a
suspected violation. Any person who feels that they have been retaliated
against shall report it as set forth above. Any person who retaliates against
someone who in good faith has reported a suspected violation is subject to
sanctions by the Racetrack.
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ACTING IN GOOD FAITH
Anyone filing a report or complaint concerning a violation or suspected
violation of the Guide must be acting in good faith and have reasonable
grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any
allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been
made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious offense
and in violation of the principles contained in this Guide.
1.4
RACETRACK AS SOLE ARBITER
As property owner responsible for the integrity of racing at its locations the
Racetrack is the sole and ultimate arbiter in interpreting and enforcing
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provisions of the Guide and the Local Racing Guide of the respective Racetrack.
1.5
RACETRACK AS A PRIVATE ACTOR
While Racetrack may consider violations of racing rules in recognized jurisdictions and/or results of medication testing performed by a recognized jurisdiction when exercising its rights against individuals violating provisions of this
Guide, Racetrack is a wholly separate and private entity from any state agency
or government regulatory body and Racetrack at all times acts independently
from any such agencies or regulatory bodies with respect to all persons covered
by the Guide.
As Racetrack is duty bound to uphold the law, no efforts by Racetrack to do so
shall be construed as Racetrack operating as an instrument of the state.
1.6
INSURANCE
All persons holding a racing license or permit as a trainer may be required to
have workmen’s compensation insurance as required by the Racetrack and/or
recognized jurisdictional authority or Racing Commission. The trainer shall,
upon request by Racetrack or recognized Racing Commission or jurisdictional
authority, provide a workmen’s compensation certificate and any other documentation Racetrack, Racing Commission or jurisdictional authority may reasonably request evidencing that the foregoing insurance is in effect.
Racetracks may require trainers, on behalf of themselves, and their agents and
employees, to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in a minimum amount proscribed in the Local Racing Guide, which is intended to reimburse Racetrack, and its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and
all liability arising from their actions. If such general liability is mandated in
the Local Racing Guide, the trainer, upon request by Racetrack, shall provide a
certificate of insurance and any other documentation Racetrack may reasonably request evidencing that the foregoing insurance is in effect.
Vendors operating or regularly conducting business on Racetrack grounds may
be required to show proof of insurance in such amounts as required by Racetrack.
Any vehicle operated on the Racetrack grounds or in the Racetrack stable area
must be properly registered with Racetrack and proof of proper insurance will
be required upon request. No person shall operate any vehicle on the grounds
of Racetrack without a valid driver’s license.
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Racetrack reserves the right, at any time, to require Racing Participants to
show proof of any appropriate insurance coverage as it deems necessary.
1.7
SURVEILLANCE/INSPECTION
The racing industry is highly regulated and requires significant oversight
including security related measures. As a result, surveillance and security
inspection measures are in use within the Racetrack’ premises.
The Racetrack may require horses to be placed in a pre-race surveillance
program and/or specified secured areas prior to the post time of the race in
which they are entered under terms, conditions, policies and procedures
prescribed from time to time by the Racetrack.
Racetrack reserves the right to inspect any vehicle entering, exiting or parked
on the grounds of the Racetrack as well as any piece of equipment brought
onto the grounds of Racetrack by any individual. Failure to allow inspections
under this section may result in sanctions by the Racetrack.
A trainer and his/her veterinarian are required to ensure that there will be no
treatment or administration given to a horse (other than for a documented
emergency situation), or medications administered to a horse, on race day,
other than the administration of approved race day medication(s) in the
respective jurisdiction of Racetrack. Racetrack reserves the right to impose
additional requirements for horses scheduled to race, including but not limited
to restricting access to horse’s stall on race day for purposes other than
feeding , general grooming and administration of permissible race day
medication(s) of such horse as well as emergency veterinary care.
Responsibility for each horse in any surveillance program will remain solely
with the horse’s trainer. In no event will Racetrack assume responsibility or
liability for such horse(s).
1.8
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
All persons covered by this Guide acknowledge horses, horse riding and
racing, horse training and practicing, caring for horses and all other equestrian
related activities can be extremely dangerous and routinely involve risk of
serious injury, death and/or property damage.
By participating in our industry and choosing to enter the Racetrack premises
voluntarily, Racing Participant has and does hereby assume all of the above
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Risks, and releases Racetrack, on the Racing Participant’s behalf and on behalf
of all their family members, and will hold Racetrack harmless from any and all
liability, actions, causes of actions, debts, claims and demands of every kind
and nature whatsoever which Racing Participant now has or which may arise
out of or in connection with his/her participation in those activities and risks.
PART 2 – RESULT OF GUIDE VIOLATIONS
2.1
IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS
A violation of any of the rules and policies set forth in the Guide and/or Local
Guide may lead to the imposition of sanctions against Racing Participants.
Subject to applicable regulatory requirements, sanctions shall be administered
in the sole discretion of the Racetrack, including but not limited to:
 temporary suspension or permanent loss of privileges, including loss of
stabling and/or racing privileges at Racetrack;
 loss or refund of any or all nomination, declaration and entry fees;
 being barred from all Racetrack and PNGI’s Racetrack premises;
 any other remedy available by law.
Any sanction which involves a Racing Participant’s privileges being suspended
or lost, or a Racing Participant being barred from premises, may involve such
loss, suspension or barring from any or all of the PNGI Racetracks, as
determined in the sole discretion of PNGI and or Racetrack. Subject to
Section 2.2 below, the sanctions as set forth by Racetrack for any violation of
the rules and policies are final.
2.2
OPPORTUNITY FOR RECONSIDERATION
In cases where Racetrack has barred a Racing Participant from the premises for
a period of more than two (2) years, such person subject to such action may
seek review of the decision by written request directed to the PNGI Corporate
Vice President of Racing or the Director of Racing at Racetrack which
originally issued the ejection and setting forth, in detail, the grounds for the
request for reconsideration.
Any review shall not be considered until a minimum of one (1) year has
elapsed since the last review of such ejection. Racetrack is under no obligation
to grant a review or reconsider a prior ejection.
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ZPRC PROPERTY
GUIDELINES
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Zia Park Racing Officials and Personnel
Contact Information
Mailing Address: ........................................ Zia Park Racetrack and Casino
...................................................... 3901 W. Millen Drive
...................................................... Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Main Phone: ............................................... 575-492-7000
888-ZIA-PARK
Website: ...................................................... www.ziaparkcasino.com
Race Dates: ................................................ September 12 – December 15
Post Times: ................................................. 12:15 PM -Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed
Racing Office Number: .............................. 575-492-7086 FAX 575-492-7091
Stewards Office: ......................................... 575-492-6347
Stable Gate:................................................. 575-492-7004
Test Barn:.................................................... 575-492-6354
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper: ............................ 575-492-7029
New Mexico State Racing Commission
The Honorable Susana Martinez................. Governor
Ray Willis ................................................... Chairman, Roswell
Gayla McCulloch ........................................ Vice Chairman, Farmington
Beverly Bourguet ........................................ Member, Albuquerque
Robert M. Doughty, III .............................. Member, Albuquerque
Jerald G. Cosper, DVM............................... Member, Los Lunas
Ismael “Izzy” Trejo..................................... Executive Director, Albuquerque
Rosemary Garley......................................... Manager
Laura M. Valencia....................................... Administrative Manager/CFO
April Abeita…... ......................................... Licensing Administrator
Tina Arce…………………………………..Paralegal
TBD ….. ..................................................... Secretary III/Human Resources
Leasa Johnson ............................................. Investigator
Stacy Wiseman............................................ Investigator
Max Sabado………………………………..Investigator
Fabian Lopez……………………………….IT Lead
Ray Mitcham……………………………….Auditor
Rosa Silva………………………………….Financial Specialist
Dr. Scot Waterman………………………...Equine Medical Director
NEW MEXICO RACING COMMISSION
4900 Alameda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Office: 505-222-0700
Fax: 505-222-0713
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New Mexico Horsemen’s Association
Zia Park
Trainers:
Todd Fincher................................................................575-491-3873
H. Ray Ashford JR.......................................................575-642-9468
Joel Marr......................................................................575-720-1265
Jackie Riddle - State Board..........................................979-219-5078
Owners:
Steve Prather ................................................................575-390-1435
5238 S. Running Horse Lane
Hobbs, NM
Helen Nave ..................................................................575-111-1111
Hobbs, NM
Denny Crozier..............................................................575-631-2359
PO Box 1576
Hobbs, NM 88240
Larry Strain– President ................................................432-661-6345
4119 Mescalero
Hobbs, NM 88241
New Mexico Horsemen’s Association
State Board
Zia Park- Office ..........................................................575-492-7049
Larry Strain– President ................................................915-539-1680
Pat Bingham - Executive Director ...............................505-266-7056
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Lodging and Restaurant Information
Lodging Information:
Zia Park Hotel
1-888-ZIA-PARK
Local Campgrounds:
Desert Oasis RV Park, 403 4th street, Eunice, NM 88231— 575-394-0100
Zia RVILLAS RV Resort, 6720 N World Drive, Hobbs, NM—575-392-7887
Carlsbad Koa, 2 Manthei Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220—575-457-2000
LDS RV Parks, 1101 W Christopher Ln, Hobbs, NM 88240—575-393-7297
Hobbs RV Park, 100 S Marland Blvd, Hobbs, NM 88240—575-393-3226
Carlsbad RV Park & Campground, 4301 Nat’l Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM
88220—575-885-6333
El Patio Trailer Park, 206 W Gum Ave, Lovington, NM 88260—575-3965441
Restaurant Information:
State Line Showroom @ Zia Park
3901 W Millen, Hobbs, NM—492-7000
Turf Club @ Zia Park
3901 W Millen, Hobbs, NM—492-7000
Centennial Steakhouse @ Zia Park
3901 W Millen, Hobbs, NM—492-7000
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General Access Rules
All individuals are to present a valid New Mexico State Horse Racing
Commission license for admittance to the Zia Park Racetrack and Casino
(ZPRC) stable area, and display the license at all times while on the grounds of
ZPRC. Minors must be accompanied by an adult occupational permit holder
while in the stable area and under their supervision at all times. Parents or
guardians accept all responsibility and liability for minors on the grounds at all
times. Minors may not enter restricted areas.
All horsemen participating at ZPRC must familiarize themselves with the New
Mexico Rules of Racing document available at http://nmrc.state.nm.us/rulesregulations.aspx
All horsemen participating at ZPRC must familiarize themselves and abide by
the guidelines set forth on the ZPRC Stall Application and the Penn National
Gaming Inc. Racing Guide.
All Medication Rules and Guidelines are under the jurisdiction of the New
Mexico Horse Racing Commission.
Any horse (including ponies) entering the barn area must have a Coggins and
Health Certificate. The Coggins must be presented at the gates upon arrival.
Out of state horses must have a current Coggins issued within the last twelve
months. See Condition Book for complete rules.
The use of hog rings as a device to prevent a horse from cribbing causes
significant visible damage to the gingival surrounding the maxillary incisors,
which causes the potential for persistent pain and periodontal disease.
Until such time as scientific evidence is available to demonstrate that the
procedure and device does not cause unnecessary pain and is not harmful to the
gingivae, maxillary incisors and supporting structures, the AAEP does not
support the use of hog rings as an anti-cribbing device.
All “Work & Go” horses must report to the Receiving Barn and check in with
Security prior to training, and must leave Zia Park Race Course grounds at the
designated time.
All “Race & Go” horses must report to Security for stall assignment. All
horses must leave 1 hour after the last race is complete, unless permission is
received from the Racing Secretary’s office.
All “Ship-Ins” must have a Permission Slip (In-Slip) to enter Zia Park Race
Course grounds. No Exceptions. All In-Slips must be obtained from the racing
office during racing office hours, or under special circumstances with approval
of the Racing Secretary.
No animals other than horses, goats, and cats in barn area. No dogs, fowl, or
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exotic animals in barn area.
No yearlings are allowed to occupy stalls of trainers who have been allocated
stalls on the grounds.
During random inspections, employees of the Racing Office may flip lips to
verify horses’ identities. Anyone found submitting false information on InSlips or any other documentation will be subject to penalties.
All Vet and Returns must have In-Slips from the Racing Office.
Safety Rules
1) There shall be NO SMOKING in the barns, stalls, shed rows, tack
rooms or feed sheds.
2) The use, distribution or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs is not
permitted at any time on ZPRC grounds.
3) Storage of containers of flammable materials, (gasoline, kerosene,
propane, etc.) or containers which formerly held flammable material is
prohibited.
4) Heat Lamps are not permitted in the barns.
5) Submersible heaters used for cooking of feed or heating of water are not
permitted in any area.
6) Cooking equipment is not permitted (microwaves, ovens, toaster ovens,
hot plates, grills, etc.)
7) Approved Safety helmets and vests must be worn by anyone on
horseback while on ZPRC grounds.
8) No Dogs are permitted in the stable area.
Vehicles
1) Any vehicle operated on the grounds or in the stable area must be
properly registered and insured. No person shall operate any vehicle
without a valid driver’s license. Any vehicle not displaying proper
registration or apparently abandoned shall be towed at owner’s expense.
2) The Stable Area speed limit is 10 MPH.
3) Motorcycles and ATV’s shall not be permitted in the stable area at any
time.
4) No vehicles of any type shall be driven on horse paths except
for track maintenance equipment.
5) No parking in restricted areas or working on vehicles in the stable area.
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Vehicles found parked outside designated parking areas will be ticketed
and may be towed at the owner’s expense.
6) At all times, horse trailers must be parked in designated areas. They
must be at least 3 (three) feet from fences or roads and (10) ten feet
from structures. They may be unhooked at that location only. Trailers
must remain hooked in all other areas.
7) Security reserves the right to tow any vehicles not in compliance with
these rules at the owner’s expense.
8) Washing of vehicles is prohibited in the barn area.
Policies With Respect To Trailers
and Trailer Parking
1) All owners parking vehicles/trailers on ZPRC property must show proof
of registration and insurance.
2) All trailers must have valid license plates on them.
3) No parking permits will be issued for any campers, RV’s or mobile
homes.
4) All permits are issued at the discretion of ZPRC and may be revoked at
any time.
5) Trailers must not obstruct any path for moving vehicles.
6) No trailers can be used to dump garbage, debris or other materials.
7) Violators of any of these policies will be towed.
Miscellaneous Stabling Guidelines
Any alterations to existing structures (barns, tack rooms, electrical, plumbing
grounds or walker pads) must be approved in writing by facilities and the
Track Superintendent.
Feed sheds are for the storage of feed, hay, straw and race related items only.
Storage of personnel belongings and/or sleeping in feed sheds or tack rooms is
prohibited.
All fans and heaters must be approved by ZPRC facilities management before
use.
1) All fans must be UL approved with a 3-prong style grounded cord.
2) Extension cords, including electrical fan cords, must be in good and safe
condition with no splicing or taping allowed.
3) Electrical fans must have a cage or screen type cover in place over the
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fan blades at all times and must be kept in working order with no loose
parts.
4) The use of electrical taps on outlets is strictly prohibited.
5) Any unsafe fans or cords will be collected and disposed of by ZPRC
management.
6) Tack rooms are subject to random search and safety inspections.
7) The Trainer/Owner of Horse (s) that are euthanized will be charged a
Removal Fee of $300 * ( Any Non-Related Main Track Incident will not
be the responsibility of Zia Park ).
8) SHAVINGS and STRAW are the ONLY acceptable bedding material
permitted on the grounds of ZPRC. All straw and manure is to be placed
in the manure dumpsters only. Do not place any trash in the manure
dumpsters.
9) Manure when placed in the dumpster shall be pushed to its highest front
point in the dumpster.
10)Areas around the dumpsters are to be cleaned and maintained by stable/
stall personnel.
Trash dumpsters are for barn area trash only. No person shall bring trash from
off site to be disposed of in the trash dumpsters.
Vendors are responsible for cleaning up areas before they leave. Management
reserves the right to bar materials it determines to be unsuitable. All vendors
entering the property of ZPRC must have proof of liability insurance.
All water faucets must be turned off after use and hoses disconnected.
The use of Hot Walkers and their location must be approved by management
prior to installation.
Personal Conduct
As stated in Section 1.1 of the Racing Guide located on page 6, all individuals
on ZPRC grounds must abide by the lawful direction of all racetrack personnel.
Any violation of the New Mexico Racing Statutes and/or the Rules and
Regulations of the New Mexico Racing Commission will be reported to the
Board of Stewards.
ZPRC expects all trainers who have stabling privileges on the grounds to
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maintain their area in a clean, safe and professional manner. Barn inspections
will be done on a consistent basis by ZPRC management to ensure that this
request is being adhered to. Anyone found in violation will be given a
designated period of time to correct the situation. Failure to do so will result in
sanctions up to and including loss of stabling privileges.
No firearms, explosive materials, fireworks, ammunition, and/or other type of
weapons are permitted in the ZPRC Stable Area at any time. Infractions of this
rule will result in IMMEDIATE suspension of Stable Area privileges.
Racing Guidelines
Paddock schooling is available all mornings; anyone wishing to school during
live racing must get permission from the Racing Office prior to schooling.
Division of Purses
All overnight purses will be subject to the following purse distribution:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
60%
22%
10%
4%
2%
2%
Racing Office Hours
The following shall be considered normal business hours:
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
7:30am
7:30am- 7:30am
7:30am
Last
Race
Last
Race
Last
Race
Last
Race
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Wed Thurs
Fri
7:30am11:30am
Closed Closed
Closing of Entries
Unless otherwise indicated in the condition book or on the overnight, entries
close at 10:00 AM on the following entry schedule:
Saturday for Saturday – Sunday for Sunday
Monday for Monday – Tuesday for Tuesday—
Certain races may be kept open or changed after 10:00 AM at the Racing
Secretary’s discretion.
Races announced as “off” by the Racing Secretary means the race will not be
carded for that race day regardless of entries that may come in.
No entries will be accepted for, nor stalls allocated to:
1) Any horse (winners) that has started for a claiming price of less than
$2,500 (Maiden $3,200), must have finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th for
$2,500 (Maiden$3,200) claiming or higher since last starting for less
than $2,500(Maiden $3,200) claiming..
2) These rules subject to change at the discretion of ZPRC.
Any trainer wishing to scratch part of an entry must do so prior to post time for
the first race through the Stewards.
Trainers scratching horses out of the body of a race with a vet scratch will be
on the list for a minimum of ten days.
Riders must be named at the time of entry. Riders not named will be assigned
by the Stewards.
The Cornell Collar is prohibited from use at ZPRC.
Preference Dates
1) Horses will not be eligible to receive a date nor will registration
certificates be accepted if, there is not a negative Coggins and
Piroplasmosis (For QH) attached to the registration certificate, and the
horse has not been tattooed. No AQHA Registration Certificates will be
accepted at any New Mexico Racing Association with more than one (1)
transfers of ownership.
2) All registration certificates received on or prior to Tuesday,
September 06, 2016 at 4:00 PM will receive an E 9-06 date.
3) All horses registered or entered after Tuesday, September 06, will receive
an entry or race date respectively, corresponding to that actual date.
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4) Preference dates will not supersede the conditions of the race (winners
preferred, derby preferred, etc.).
5) Winners are preferred in all winner races. Condition eligibility based on
number of wins will apply to all races with conditions.
6) Entry dates will have preference over a running date of the same date.
7) Once a horse runs, it will keep that date and lose any date previously
held. (Except for Trials)
8) Any horse which is scratched will lose its date and must re-establish its
date.
9) Horses which have established a date at the current meeting will lose that
preference date should they race elsewhere, and will receive a date when
their papers are received back in the office.
10) In no way does claiming, owner transfer, trainer transfer of a horse affect
the preference date.
11) Foal papers removed from the racing office by the owner or trainer will
cause a horse to lose its date, unless for good cause (correction, breeder’s
stamp, etc.).
12) Trainers are allowed to enter no more than one horse in a single overnight
race without the approval of the Racing Secretary. If allowed two entries
in a single race, the horse with the best date must be preferred.
13) A horse appearing in the entries one day and is entered back for the next
racing day, such horse will have no consideration should the race overfill.
14) In races that are overfilled preference will be as follows: First preference
will be to those horses whose registration papers are on file in the Zia
Park Racing office, second preference will be for those horses whose
papers are on file in the Albuquerque racing office, third preference will
be to all others.
15) In all matters, the Steward’s ruling is final.
Shoeing Policy
Thoroughbreds competing at ZPRC will not be permitted to use toe grabs in
excess of (2) four millimeters in height on front shoes.
In addition, the use of bends, jar caulks, stickers or and other traction device
on front shoes for racing or training is prohibited.
A traction device is defined as any modification or isolated device that extends
below the ground bearing plane of the horseshoe (e.g. traction nails, toe grabs,
turnarounds, blocked heels, jar caulks, stickers and Memphis bars) or restricts
the natural forward slide of the hoof upon impact.
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Workout Rule
A horse’s registration papers must be on file with the racing office before a
horse will receive an official work.
(1) A non-starter must have had within sixty (60) days of entry one
approved official schooling race or at least two (2) workouts recorded at a pari
mutuel or commission recognized facility and posted with the racing secretary
prior to time of race, one (1) of the two (2) workouts shall be from the starting
gate, and be gate approved. It shall be the trainer's responsibility to establish
validity as to workouts and gate approvals.
(2) Any horse which has started, but not within six (6) months, must
have one (1) official workout from the starting gate or must have proof of
standing the horse at least one (1) time within a sixty (60) day period. Any
horse which has started, but not within sixty (60) days, must have at least one
(1) workout within sixty (60) days prior to time of race. Horses that have not
started within six (6) months of entry must have at least two (2) approved
workouts within the sixty (60) days.
(3) Horses that have never raced around the turn will be required to
have within thirty (30) days prior to time of race, at least one (1) workout at
660 yards or farther. Horses that have previously started in a race around the
turn, but not within sixty (60) days, will be required to have at least one (1)
workout at 660 yards or farther prior to time of race.
(4) Gate approvals at a licensed facility must be made by a licensed
starter on a commission approved form.
All horses placed on the steward’s, veterinarians; starter’s or identifier’s list
will be posted on the bulletin board and will lose their dates. An exception may
be made; when in the opinion of the board of stewards, a horse would be
unduly penalized.
All Trainers MUST fill out completely and accurately Work Out Cards for
every horse you work out and present them to the gap attendant. Any trainers
who violate this rule is subject to denial of entry, removal of horses from
grounds and subject to a fine. Work Out Cards are available in the Racing
Office, Stable Gate and with the Gap attendant. Zia Park takes this policy very
serious as we work to maintain the integrity of our sport and the protection of
our on track and simulcast patrons by offering accurate information.
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ZIA PARK Contagious Equine Disease Protocols
ZIA PARK Contagious Equine Disease Protocols
1) All racehorses entering Zia Park must be accompanied by copies of
the horse’s registration certificate and a current health certificate. Zia Park
requires that all horses entering the facility and barn area must have proof
of a negative annual Coggins test and for Quarter Horses proof of a
negative Piroplasmosis (Babesia equi) test completed within the last two
years. Health certificates for horses traveling intra-state must have been
issued within the last 72 hours. Health certificates for horses traveling
inter-state must have been issued within the last seven days.
2) The health certificate should state to the best of the examining
veterinarian’s knowledge:
 the horse does not show clinical signs of any infectious or
contagious equine diseases;
 the temperature of the horse at the time of the examination;
and
 the horse has not received medication that has been shown to
reduce the horse’s temperature within the past 24 hours.
3) Zia Park will keep a daily log of all horses shipping-in and shippingout of the racetrack. A barn list must be updated on a daily basis to
reflect which trainers occupy which barns and stalls. The trainer’s
horse inventory must also be maintained on a daily basis. Trainers
contact information (phone, local address & e-mail address) must be
current. All of this information should be kept on the InCompass RTO
System in the Racing Office.
4) All horses entering Zia Park will be followed to the barn and properly
tattoo identified. Horses that are not tattooed shall be matched to the
registration certificate. Unregistered pony horses shall have a current
brand inspection certificate with which to be identified.
5) Traffic in the barn area and between barns shall be limited to
necessary travel only. Only currently licensed owners, trainers, stable
employees, veterinarians, farriers, track security, racing officials, track
management and approved vendors may be allowed in the barn area.
Licensees must show their license badge upon entry at the stable gates and
must keep their license badges on them at all times.
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6) Zia Park prior to the 2017 race meet will have a perimeter fenced
minimum eight-stall quarantine facility separated from the other barns by
at least 100 feet.
7) Zia Park has plans to provide a licensed, road-worthy stock trailer
with winch for hauling dead horses to NMDA-VDS in Albuquerque for
post mortem necropsy exams. The stock trailer must be properly and thoroughly sanitize between hauls.
8) Zia Park’s Horsemen Guide handed out pre-meet will include include
equine health recommendations including temperature taking on a twice
daily basis.
9) Other animals (dogs, cats, goats, chickens) shall be removed from
racetrack grounds during contagious disease quarantines.
10) Practicing veterinarians in cooperation with track and state veterinarians shall conduct routine surveillance of their clients’ stables for symptoms of contagious equine diseases.
11) Zia Park will maintain an inventory of temperature recording sheets
and copies of “Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Incident Guidelines for State Animal Health Officials”.
Zia Park Biosecurity Procedures for Horses Stabled at Zia
Park During an Outbreak of a Contagious Equine Disease
1) Temperatures of all horses stabled on racetrack grounds must be taken
twice a day (first thing in the morning, last thing in the evening) and recorded on the log sheet provided by racetrack management. Logs must be
available for review by track and state veterinarians immediately upon
request.
2) Any horse with a temperature greater than 101.5° must be immediately reported to racetrack management and the track or state veterinarians.
3) General good husbandry practices should be followed by all barns
stabled at the racetrack. Those practices should include but are not limited
to:
A) Keep your horse away from other horses and do not allow nose-tonose contact;
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B) Use one water bucker per horse;
C) Keep equipment used to handle feed separate from equipment used to
handle manure;
D) Don’t share equipment;
E) When bathing, do not let the hose touch the horse and hang it immediately
after use;
F) Pick up manure immediately;
G) Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after handling your horse;
H) Wear gloves, change boots or use a disinfectant foot bath before and after
handling your horse;
I) Spray yourself down with Lysol or a similar antiviral aerosol spray;
J) Wash anything and everything your horse touches with soap and water.
Make sure to remove dirt, mucus, manure and any leftover feed. This
will make the disinfectant more effective;
K) Spray down anything that touches your horse using a 10% bleach solution
(one part bleach, nine parts water) and/or Lysol.
L) Any symptoms such as discharge from the eyes or nose, swelling of the
legs or neurologic signs such as unsteady gait, weakness, urine dribbling,
lack of tail tone or inability to get up must be reported immediately
4) Mounted riders – jockeys, exercise riders, pony riders and outriders
shall practice biosecurity protocols and thoroughly disinfect gloves and
other equipment that may come into contact with the horses they ride or
lead in between each race, and between each horse they ride or lead during
training hours, especially during an outbreak and/or quarantine of a contagious equine disease.
5) The saddling paddock valets and starting gate crew shall practice biosecurity protocols and thoroughly disinfect gloves and other equipment
that may come into contact with the horses they saddle or load during the
races and training hours. During a contagious equine disease outbreak and/
or quarantine, the saddling paddock stalls and the starting gate stalls will
be thoroughly disinfected between races and between horses during training hours.
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New Mexico Bred Incentive Fund
This program will permit a New Mexico Bred horse entering an open
overnight race and finishing first, second or third to receive a 20% increase of
the original purse. The money generated from this program will come from the
gaming portion of the overnight purses. The money also is excluded from the
10% Breeders Awards monies.
The incentive money will be distributed as follows:

First place will get 63% of the incentive money and the original first
place purse.

Second place will get 24% of the incentive money and the original
second place purse.

Third place will get 13% of the incentive money plus the original
third place purse.
Money will be wired on a bi-weekly basis and this schedule may be adjusted if
necessary. All undistributed incentive money will be carried over to the next
meet, if applicable.
This program will be monitored by the New Mexico Horse Breeders
Association and track management to ensure that this is beneficial to the New
Mexico Bred Program. Reports on this program will be given at the monthly
Commission meetings and any changes to the program must be approved by
the Racing Commission.
Any questions or comments regarding registration status, or the details of the
New Mexico-Bred program at Zia Park may be directed to:
New Mexico Horse Breeders Association
P. O. Box 36869.
Albuquerque, NM 87176-6869
Phone number: 505-262-0224.
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Zia Park 2016 Stakes Schedule
Closing Thursday, September 1, 2016
PREMIERE CUP HANDICAP 3 Year Olds and Upward
6 Furlongs
$50,000 Guaranteed – Sunday, September 11
Closing Monday, September 5, 2016
JAMES ISAAC HOBBS STAKES GII 3 Year Olds and Upward
350 Yards
$50,000 Guaranteed – Sunday, September 18
Closing Monday, September 19, 2016
HERMAN JEFFERSON STAKES –
3 Year Olds and Upward – 870 Yards
$50,000 Guaranteed – Sunday, October 2
Closing Monday, September 19, 2016
CHAVES COUNTY STAKES Fillies and Mares
3 Year Olds and Upward - 1 Mile
$50,000 Guaranteed – Monday, October 3
HOBBS AMERICA DERBY – Grade III 3 Year Olds
440 Yards
$80,000 Added – Sunday, October 9
HOBBS AMERICA FUTURITY – Grade II 2 Year Olds
400 Yards
$80,000 Added – Sunday, October 9
Closing Monday, September 26, 2016
PERMIAN BASIN STAKES Fillies - 2 Year Olds
6 Furlongs
$50,000 Guaranteed – Monday, October 10
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Closing Monday, September 26, 2016
GOVERNOR’S CUP - 2 Year Olds- 6 Furlongs
$50,000 Guaranteed – Monday, October 10
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC DERBY (RG2) 3 Year Olds
440 Yards
$140,000 Added (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) – Sunday, October 30
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC FUTURITY (RG2) 2 Year Olds
400 Yards
$140,000 Added (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) – Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NAMEHIMASTREAKER NEW MEXICO CLASSIC
QUARTER HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP (RG1)
3 Year Olds and Upward - 440 Yards
$170,000 Guaranteed (Includes $85,000 from NMHBA) – Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP 870 CHAMPIONSHIP
3 Year Olds and Upward - 870 Yards
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
3 Year Olds and Upward – 6 Furlongs
$170,000 Guaranteed (Includes $85,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP DISTAFF SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
Fillies and Mares 3 Year Olds and Upward – 6 Furlongs
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIP
For Colts and Geldings - 2 Year Olds
6 Furlongs
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
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Closing Monday, Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP
For Colts and Geldings - 3 Year Olds
6 Furlongs
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP LASSIE CHAMPIONSHIP
For Fillies - 2 Year Olds
6 Furlongs
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CUP OAKS CHAMPIONSHIP
For Fillies - 3 Year Olds
6 Furlongs
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
ROCKY GULCH NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP 3 Year Olds and Upward
1 Mile
$180,000 Guaranteed (Includes $90,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
PEPPERS PRIDE NEW MEXICO CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
For Fillies and Mares - 3 Year Olds and Upward
1 Mile
$170,000 Guaranteed (Includes $85,000 from NMHBA) - Sunday, October 30
Closing Monday, October 17, 2016
VETERANS STAKES
For Three Year Old and Upward
1 and 1/16 Mile
$50,000 Guaranteed - Monday, October 31
Closing Monday, October 24, 2016
LOVINGTON STAKES - Grade II 3 Year Olds and Upward
400 Yards
$50,000 Guaranteed – Saturday, November 5
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Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
KING RICK RACK STAKES 3 Year Olds and Upward
870 Yards
$50,000 Guaranteed – Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK QUARTER HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP - Grade I
3 Year Olds and Upward 440 Yards
$150,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
NEW MEXICO QUARTER HORSE
FILLIES AND MARES CHAMPTIONSHIP (RGI)
3 Years Old and Upward 400 Yards
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA)
Wednesday, November 23
Closing Tuesday, Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK DISTAFF
A PENN GAMING RACING CHALLENGE SERIES ELIGIBLE RACE
For Fillies and Mares – 3 Year Olds and Upward
6 Furlongs
$75,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK DERBY—Listed
3 Year Olds
1 and 1/16 Mile
$200,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK OAKS A PENN GAMING RACING CHALLENGE SERIES ELIGIBLE RACE
For Fillies 3 Year Olds
1 and 1/16 Mile
$300,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
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Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK CHAMPIONSHIP—Listed
A PENN GAMING RACING CHALLENGE SERIES ELIGIBLE RACE
3 Year Olds and Upward 1 and 1/8 Mile
$150,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
EDDY COUNTY STAKES 2 Year Olds
1 Mile and 70 yds
$140,000 Guaranteed (Includes $70,000 from NMHBA) Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 7, 2016
ZIA PARK SPRINT 3 Year Olds and Upward
6 Furlongs
$75,000 Guaranteed - Wednesday, November 23
Closing Monday, November 21, 2016
SOUTHWEST JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIP Grade 1 2 Year Olds
440 Yards
$200,000 Guaranteed - Sunday, December 4
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SEPTEMBER
SAT
SUN
MON
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
SAT
SUN
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
6
13
20
27
OCTOBER
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
1
2
3
4
10
17
24
11
18
25
NOVEMBER
SAT
SUN
MON
5
12
19
6
13
20
7
14
21
8
15
22
9
16
23
26
27
28
29
30
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
3
10
4
11
5
12
6
13
7
1
8
2
9
DECEMBER
Post Time 12:15 PM
Simulcast Only
First Race Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays – 12:15 PM
For more information, please call 575-492-7000
Internet Address: www.ziaparkcasino.com
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NOTES
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3901 W. Millen Drive
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
575-492-7000
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