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| Michelle Miller warms up Railroad Lane at Tioga Downs before a race held in 2017. |
RUS New York is proud to be teaming up with Tioga Downs and its horsemen to put on a race on August 25.
The horsemen have generously agreed to put up $4,000 for six to seven starters or $5,000 for eight to nine starters to be distributed evenly per New York State law. The race will not be held with less than six starters.
Conditions are as follows:
Race Date: Sunday, Aug. 25 Race Office Direct Line: (607) 699-7688
Entry by: DECLARE BY 9:00AM Wednesday, Aug. 21
Purse: $4,000 for 6 to 7 starters or $5,000 for 8 to 9 starters to be distributed evenly per NY State Law
Starters: Will not be raced with less than 6 entries. Up to 9 Starters will be eligible. If there are more than 9 entries, horses that have gone behind the gate with more than one other horse proving to stay flat the most in 2019 will get preference. After that, horses will be drawn by date of when last raced rather it be in harness or RUS. The Race Secretary and Judges have the right to handicap horses based on past performances to make a more competitive field.
Conditions: RUS Trot (6,000 P/C last three starts at any parimutuel track)
Track: Tioga Downs —- 2384 W. River Road Nichols, New York 13812
Rider requirements:
2. Will be expected to have all proper forms filled out and be prepared to blow a breathalyzer.
3. Must have proper colors, helmet, boots and safety vest.
Horse Requirements: Horses must be 3 years old or older to participate (can be older than 14). A horse shall be considered qualified if it meets the following standards at the track where the horse is qualifying: 1/2 mile track – 2:16; 5/8 mile track – 2:14; 7/8 mile or larger track – 2:12. Horse must show racing under saddle line in 2019.
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