2019 FAIR HARNESS RACING GUIDE - RUSSELL C. REDDING SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE - Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen's Association
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2019 FAIR
HARNESS RACING
GUIDE
Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing
2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301
Harrisburg, PA 17110
agriculture.pa.gov
TOM WOLF RUSSELL C. REDDING
GOVERNOR SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
2019 Fair Event Calendar
Date Event Page
June 15-16 Wattsburg (Two-Day Event) 9
June 20-21 Butler (Two-Day Event) 10
June 27-28 Big Butler Fair 10
July 2-3 York Fairgrounds 11
July 10-11 Lycoming County Fair 11
July 18-19 Silver Spring Ranch (Two-Day Event) 12
July 22-23 Bedford County Fair 13
Junly 28-31 Clearfield County Fair 16 Commissioners
Aug. 6-7 Greene County Fair 17 Sec. Russell C. Redding, Chair
Aug. 6-7 Wayne County Fair 17 Dr. Corinne Sweeney
Aug. 12-13 Washington County Fair 18 Thomas Jay Ellis
Aug. 14-15 Dayton Fair 18 C. Edward Rogers, Jr.
Aug. 18-19 Crawford County Fair 19
Russell B. Jones, Jr.
Michele C. Ruddy
Aug. 22-23 Indiana County Fair 20
Salvatore M. De Bunda
Aug. 26-27 Erie County Fair 20 Dr. John Egloff
Aug. 29-30 Stoneboro Fair 21 Robert F. Lark
Sept. 1-2 Bloomsburg (Two-Day Event) 21 Darryl Breniser
Sept. 7-8 Gratz (Two-Day Event) 22
Sept. 15-16 Gratz Fair 22-23 Bureau Director for Standardbred Racing
Sept. 20-21 Bloomsburg Fair 23 Anthony Salerno
Bureau Director for Thoroughbred Racing
Thomas Chuckas
Executive Assistant
Stephanie Pavlik
The State Horse Racing Commission
2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301 2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Harrisburg, PA 17110
717.787.5539 717.787.5196
Contact Information Table of Contents
PA State Horse Racing PA Fair Harness Page
Commission Horsemen Assoc. Pennsylvania Harness Racing 1
717-787-5196 724-388-5451
Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission Rules 2
www.agriculture.pa.gov www.pafairharness.com
Harness Racing at Fairs 3
The Downs at Mohegan Sun at Meadows Standardbred Owners 2019 Fair Finals 3
Pocono Assoc.
570-825-6681 724-228-3644
2019 Fair Equine Health Requirements 4
www.mohegansunpocono.com www.themsoa.com Fair Sire Stakes Conditions 5
PA Sire Stakes Fund (Fair Divison) 7
The Meadows PA Harness Horsemen’s Assoc.
Events (by date) 9
724-225-9300 610-874-5200
www.meadowsgaming.com www.pahha.org Harness Tracks Live Racing Calendars 24-26
Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Schedule 27
Harrah’s Philadelphia Standardbred Breeders
484-490-1800 Assoc. of PA
www.caesars.com/harrahs-philly 717-637-8931 Pennsylvania Harness Racing
www.standardbredbreederspa.org
Horse racing has been part of Pennsylvania’s legacy since the days of William
Penn. The love of horses and racing led to many Pennsylvania towns becoming
home to a straight, flat avenue that is today known as “Race Street.” Today
we see that tradition play out on dirt tracks across the state at venues varied
enough to suit any race fan’s taste, including the homespun tracks of the fair
circuit.
For decades, the Horse Racing Commission and Harness Racing Commis-
sion ensured the integrity of the sport and the safety of the athletes involved,
whether human or equine. Yet in recent years, it became clear that the model
– last reformed 35 years ago – was becoming outdated. Change was necessary,
and so industry stakeholders, legislators and the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture worked together to develop one, single governing body – the State
Horse Racing Commission.
Today, Pennsylvania is better equipped to meet the modern needs of
Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse racing by combining the two racing
commissions into one unified commission that strengthens the governance
of the industry, yet retains the ability to render decisions on breed-specific
issues. While the Bureau of Thoroughbred Horse Racing will oversee action
at the three Thoroughbred tracks, the commission’s Bureau of Standardbred
Horse Racing administers fair harness racing and racing at Pennsylvania’s
three harness racing tracks.
28 1
Pennsylvania Harness Racing Rules PENNSYLVANIA SIRE STAKES
2019 SCHEDULE
All participants in Pennsylvania fairs and one or two-day harness racing
events must be licensed by The State Horse Racing Commission, Bureau
2-YEAR-OLD TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS 3-YEAR-OLD TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS
of Standardbred Horse Racing.
16-Jul * Meadows 11-May * Meadows
No driver will be permitted to drive in a race unless he or she is wearing a 9-Aug ** Harrah's 2-Jun *** Pocono
protective safety helmet of a type satisfactory to the commission 17-Aug * Meadows 14-Jun ** Harrah's
constructed with a hard shell, and containing adequate padding and 25-Aug *** Pocono 21-Aug * Meadows
an adequate chin strap in place, as specified in United States Trotting 8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP
Association rule 17, sec. 12. Any person not complying with these
2-YEAR-OLD TROTTING FILLIES 3-YEAR-OLD TROTTING FILLIES
directives will be subject to a fine and/or suspension.
2-Jul * Meadows 10-May ** Harrah's
Helmets must be manufactured in compliance with the 1984 Snell “H” 19-Jul ** Harrah's 18-May * Meadows
Harness Racing Standards or the Department of Transportation 218 19-Aug *** Poconos 26-May *** Poconos
28-Aug * Meadows 19-Aug * Meadows
Standard. This directive is applicable to all persons in Pennsylvania while
8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP
engaging in any harness racing activities sanctioned by the commission.
All drivers competing in races should wear safety vests of a rating of five 2-YEAR-OLD PACING COLTS & GELDINGS 3-YEAR-OLD PACING COLTS & GELDINGS
or better, as defined by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), to
provide shock-absorbing protection. 6-Jul * Meadows 4-May * Meadows
10-Aug * Meadows 19-May *** Pocono
If a race is split in two or more divisions, horses in an entry shall be seeded 18-Aug *** Poconos 26-May Harrah's
29-Aug ** Harrah's 23-Aug * Meadows
in separate divisions in which they compete by owners, trainers, or stables, 8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP
and their post positions shall be drawn by lot. If a trainer owns more than
one horse in a race, he cannot drive another horse in the race; he can pick 2-YEAR-OLD PACING FILLIES 3-YEAR-OLD PACING FILLIES
if he owns two or more in a race.
20-Jul * Meadows 3-May ** Harrah's
Trainers must have mud gear, to include mud fenders, for use at the 4-Aug *** Pocono 8-Jun * Meadows
13-Aug * Meadows 11-Aug *** Pocono
discretion of the presiding judge. 22-Aug ** Harrah's 26-Aug * Meadows
8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP
The Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing will collect random blood
samples from horses that participate in fair racing. The purpose of STALLION SERIES RACES ARE ONE DAY AFTER THEIR MATCHING SIRE STAKES EVENTS,
sample collection is to maintain and protect the integrity of fair racing in *Exceptions* Meadows - Are the Same Day as Sire Stakes except:
Pennsylvania. 7/1 2YO FT, 7/15 2YO C&G Trot, 8/12 2YO FP, 1 day before Matching Sire Stakes
7/3 2YO C&G Pace, 8/14 2YO C&G Trot - 3 Days before Matching Sire Stakes
**Exceptions** Harrah's - 5/3 3YO FP, 5/10 3YO FT, 6/14 3YO C&G Trot Same Day as Sire Stakes,
Fair racing judges decisions are final and are not able to be appealed.
7/18 2YO FT, 8/8 2YO C>rot, 8/21 2YO FP, and 8/28 2YO C&G Pace are 1 Day Before Matching Sire
Stakes
Lasix is not permitted at any Pennsylvania fair. ***Exceptions***Poconos-The Same Day Except 2YO FT 8/20 1Day Before,2YO FP 8/5 1Day After Sire
PA STALLION SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS 9-Sept. Poconos
PA FAIR SIRE STAKES CHAMPIONSHIPS: 5-Oct. Meadows
PLEASE CHECK WITH HOST RACE OFFICES FOR CORRECT
DRAW DATE and DRAW TIME for ALL PENNSYLVANIA STAKES!
2 27Harrah’s Philadelphia Harness Racing at Fairs
2019 Live Racing Calendar All fair racing is subject to the rules and regulations of the State Horse
Racing Commission Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing.
Horses for overnights must show a charted line on the declared gait for
2019 with no breaks behind a pari-mutuel track starting gate within 2:15 for
trotters and pacers.
The presiding judge has the final word on how many starters and trailers
can be raced safely on a track.
Starting fee for overnights is $25, with declaration to be added to purse. If
there are five starters, the overnight purses are split 50-25-12-8-5 for each
dash.
Fair management reserves all usual rights and releases from responsibility
for accident, fire, theft or any other cause.
Exact order of races on each fair’s daily program is determined at the draw,
and should be checked.
Any additional or special conditions, in addition to race dates, appear on the
page designed for each fair in this edition.
Declaration by telephone must be given to the race secretary’s office and
shall include:
• Name of horse, color, sex, age
• Name and address of owner, and SSN and EIN
• Name of trainer
• Name of driver
• Name of event in which the horse is being entered
• Name and telephone number of person calling in declaration
• Any other information called for on the declaration blank
To comply with federal IRS regulations, all owners’ social security or federal
identification numbers must be furnished to the race secretary at time of
declaration to start. If you telephone your declaration in, please be sure
you have this correct information available.
2019 Fair Finals
Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack Preference given to horses with at least five fair starts in 2019, from highest
777 Harrah’s Blvd point earners to lowest, with ties broken by Fair Sire Stakes money won,
Chester, PA 19013 then to horses with fewer than five starts, highest point earners to lowest.
484-490-1800 Qualifying standards are those of the host track.
www.caesars.com/harrahs-philly/racing 3
262019 Fair Equine Health Requirements The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono
1. All Pennsylvania equines must have a Certificate of Veterinary 2019 Live Racing Calendar
Inspection (CVI) issued after May 1, 2019. Non-Pennsylvania equines must
have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days
prior to the opening date of the exhibition. If an animal comes from a state
where Vesicular Stomatitis has been identified, or a bordering state, the
CVI shall include a statement verifying that “all animals identified on this
certificate of veterinary inspection have been examined and found to
be free of VS. During the past 90 days, these animals have neither been
exposed to VS nor located within 10 miles of a state where VS has been
diagnosed.”
2. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases.
3. An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-
Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal and
presented upon arrival at the exhibition.
4. All equine animals must test negative for equine infectious anemia (EIA)
by an official test within the 12 months prior to the opening date of the
exhibition. A copy of the official test results must accompany each animal
to its final destination. Foals less than 6 months of age accompanied by
a dam that meets the above requirements are exempt from EIA testing
requirements. If the foal is not accompanied by the dam, a copy of the
dam’s test results must accompany the foal to its final destination.
5. A current rabies-vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is
required for animals 3 months of age and older. All vaccine label
directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated equine animals
must either be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or
the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies
vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain a legible
name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered
the vaccine and his or her signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination
certificate is acceptable.
6. If an equine has resided in Texas or New Mexico for a cumulative total
of 30 days or more within the 6 months preceding the date of entry into
Pennsylvania, that animal must test negative for Piroplasmosis on a
competitive enzyme-linked “c-ELISA” test, or a department-approved
equivalent test, with the test occurring within the 30 days preceding
entry into Pennsylvania. The written laboratory test report, confirming
compliance with the requirement described above, shall accompany the
equine in transit to a destination within Pennsylvania and the date of test The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono
and results shall be written on the CVI. 1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
7. All horses must show proof of the EIV/EHV (rhinovirus and influenza) 1-888-WIN-IN-PA
vaccine every six months. www.mohegansunpocono.com
4 25The Meadows Fair Sire Stakes Conditions
2019 Live Racing Calendar The Sire Stakes fund encourages horsemen to breed and buy top-level stock
in Pennsylvania. The fund offers a rich series of races for two- and three-
year-olds that meet “Pennsylvania-eligible” conditions.
The fund is administered by the Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing with
guidance from the Standardbred Breeders Advisory Committee.
1. These events are subject to the authority of the Bureau of Standardbred
Horse Racing and the applicable rule of the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture.
2. Each competitor must have been sired by a registered stallion standing in
Pennsylvania from February 15 through July 4 of the year of conception.
3. All races are to be one-mile dashes. Horses must show an acceptable line
at a pari-mutuel track with timer, generated on or after May 25, within the
following time standards (including variant; no hmt allowance):
• 2:10 for 2YO trotters
• 2:06 for 2YO pacers
• 2:08 for 3YO trotters
• 2:04 for 3YO pacers
This line would qualify horses of either age to race the entire fair season,
subject to the horse being put on a fair judges list or otherwise prohibited.
4. Charting will be done at several fair tracks throughout the season, but will
be allowed only at tracks designated in this fair guide. If a horse does not
meet qualifying standards, the horse must qualify at a pari-mutuel track
during regularly-scheduled, multi-horse races.
If you would like charting to be done at another fair, it is up to you to pay
and have the lines to do so.
5. All 2YO and 3YO fair starters must have two full days off between starts.
Example: a horse raced on a Monday cannot race at a fair until Thursday.
6. It is the trainer’s responsibility to enter only horses eligible to race. If
a horse is entered and subsequently determined not eligible and thus
scratched, the entry fee must still be paid.
7. Material in this book notwithstanding, the presiding judge, after
consultation with the horsemen and fair management, has the final word
on how many starters or trailers can be raced safely on a given fair track. If
The Meadows Casino a race is split, a method of division from the Bureau of Standardbred Horse
210 Racetrack Rd Racing Rules and Regulations will be adopted.
Washington PA ,15301
724-503-1200
24 https://www.meadowsgaming.com/racing/racing 58. The presiding judge will meet with a designated horseman’s Directions: From Harrisburg: Rt. 22/322W to Rt. 225N to Rt. 25E.
representative and the race secretary before the day’s first race to From Pottsville, Rt. 209S to Rt. 25W.
determine a track variant, which will then be announced. The variant From Sunbury: Rt. 147S to Rt. 225W to Rt. 25E.
can be adjusted and re-announced during the day if weather changes From I-81, Exit 112 to Rt. 25W.
necessitate. Box for Draw: All days drawn Friday, September 13. Box closes at 10 a.m.
9. All Sire Stakes events will be raced in separate colt and filly divisions. Post Time: 1 p.m. both days
10. Starting fees Group A: $75 and Group B: $50 will be payable to Number of Starters on Gate: 5
the host track and added to the purse. Nominating and sustaining Racing: Sunday, September 15: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
payments are to be sent to the PA Sire Stakes. Monday, September 16: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
11. The purse will be distributed as follows: 50-25-12-8-5 if five starters Charting: All race days
or more; 50-25-15-10 if four starters; 60-30-10 if three starters; 65-35 if Special Notes: First come first served, no stall reservations, only bring horse
two starters; and 100 in case of walkover. racing that day. No saw dust or wood shavings in stalls. An IRS Form W-9
must be completed and submitted with this authorization for owners who are
12. The point system used towards determining championship horses will
US citizens. A W-8 and 4224 Form must be completed and
be 35-25-15-10-8-5-4-2, per the order of finish. A rain out will generate
submitted with this authorization for owners who are not US citizens. The
a horse 9 points. A horse who is an official starter but does not finish on
his or her own accord will get zero points. Federal ID# or SS# must match the first name listed on checks issued for
earnings related to the above horses. Purse monies will not be released un-
13. Should circumstances prevent the racing of any event, purse monies less these actions are taken. (Please note: Only the W-9 form is provided with
will be pro-rated among owners of horses set to race in a division at this authorization). The first person whose name is on the check will receive
the time of declaring off. Horses do not have to be on the grounds, but the form 1099 Misc. for earnings.
the entry fee must be paid before a check is released.
14. Any horse who is “double-entered” at any two tracks (including fair
and pari-mutuel) and then scratched from a fair race will be liable for
both the starting fee at both fairs if involved ($50 each to the two) and Bloomsburg Fair
a $100 fine, both payable before the horse may start again at a fair. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
620 W. 3rd Street
15. A judge may put a horse on a “fair judges’ list” for unsatisfactory
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
performance, and will specify the number of days before the horse can
go to a pari-mutuel track to attempt to requalify. The list will be made Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
available from the commission office under normal circumstances, Assistant Race Secretary: John Brokenshire
and all judges will have phone numbers and e-mails when possible for
Contact: 570-394-3660 (cell), jbsb153@gmail.com
any judge who may have to draw before the commission office would
reopen. Directions: Exit 232 off I-80
16. A functional starting gate is required to conduct fair racing. Box for Draw: Wednesday, September 18. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: 1 p.m. Friday, September 20
17. In the event of inclement weather or track safety concerns, The 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21
State Horse Racing Commission-assigned judge will have final say
on whether to race or cancel. This is done so after consulting with Number of Starters on Gate: 6
horsemen, track crew, and the starter. Racing: Friday, September 20: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Saturday, September 21: All 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
18. An ambulance designated strictly for racing is required to be on site 10
minutes prior to the first post. Charting: All race days
Special Notes: Stall reservations are not necessary. Owners must present
SSN and current address to receive a check.
6 23Gratz Two-Day 19. All horses must be on the grounds 90 minutes prior to their
Gratz Fairgrounds scheduled post time.
601 East Market Street (Rt. 25)
Gratz, PA 17030 20. Random blood gas testing may take place at each fair event.
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200) or (610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Donald Wiest
Contact: 717-365-3144 (office)
Directions: From Harrisburg: Rt. 22/322W to Rt. 225N to Rt. 25E. PA Sire Stakes Fund
From Pottsville, Rt. 209S to Rt. 25W. (Fair Division)
From Sunbury: Rt. 147S to Rt. 225W to Rt. 25E.
From I-81, Exit 112 to Rt. 25W. These events are subject to the Rules and Regulations of The State
Box for Draw: All days drawn Thursday, September 5. Box closes at 10 a.m. Horse Racing Commission under the Bureau of Standardbred Horse
Racing and the applicable rules of the Pennsylvania Department of
Post Time: 1 p.m. both days Agriculture and USTA rules.
Number of Starters on Gate: 6
Each yearling must have been sired by a registered stallion standing in
Racing: Saturday, September 7: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Pennsylvania the full season of service during which the dam was bred
Sunday, September 8: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes to produce such foal.
Charting: All race days
Each race is to be a one-mile dash. Horses must show a charted line
Special Notes: First come first served, no stall reservations, only bring on the declared gait on or after May 25 with no breaks in the following
horse racing that day. No saw dust or wood shavings in stalls. An IRS Form time standards (with time allowances). Each trainer is responsible for
W-9 must be completed and submitted with this authorization for owners knowing the conditions of eligibility for their horses.
who are US citizens. A W-8 and 4224 Form must be completed and
submitted with this authorization for owners who are not US citizens. The 2-Year-Old Trot 2:10
Federal ID# or SS# must match the first name listed on checks issued for 2-Year-Old Pace 2:06
earnings related to the above horses. Purse monies will not be released 3-Year-Old Trot 2:08
unless these actions are taken. (Please note: Only the W-9 form is provided 3-Year-Old Pace 2:04
with this authorization). The first person whose name is on the check will
The Judge or designee shall decide if the field should be split for
receive the form 1099 Misc. for earnings.
safety purposes. In the case of a split in the event, the association
conducting same may divide the race by adopting one of the methods
of division racing then current in the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing
Commission Rules and Regulations.
Gratz Fair
Gratz Fairgrounds All 2-year-old and 3-year-old races will be raced in separate colt and
601 East Market Street (Rt. 25) filly divisions.
Gratz, PA 17030
Two Groups A & B
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only Group A purses: If 1 division $7,500
Assistant Race Secretary: Donald Wiest If 2 divisions $5,000 each division
If 3 or more divisions $3,750/division
Contact: 717-365-3144 (office) Group B guaranteed purse of $2,500
All starting fees will be added to the purse and will be paid to the track
conducting the event. All other payments to PA Sire Stakes Fund.
22 7The purses will be distributed as follows:
50-25-12-8-5% if 5 starters or more;
Stoneboro Fair
50-25-15-10% if 4 starters; Stoneboro Fairgrounds
60-30-10% if 3 starters; 2381 Mercer Road
65-35% if only 2 starters; Stoneboro, PA 16153
100% in case of walkover. Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Should circumstances prevent the racing of any event, all monies Assistant Race Secretary: Jodi (Uber) Martin
available will be prorated among horses declared in for the uncontested Contact: 724-977-2953
event at the time of declaring off; horses do not have to be on the
Box for Draw: On Rt. 62; take exit 121 or 130 from I-79 or take exit 24 from
grounds, but the entry fee must be paid before a check is released.
I-80.
Points are awarded based on order of finish, in this manner: 35 points Post Time: 11 a.m. both days
for first, 25 points for second, 15 points for third, 10 points for fourth, 8 Number of Starters on Gate: 4
points for fifth, 5 points for sixth, 4 points for seventh, 2 points for eighth.
A rain-out will generate a horse 9 points and count as a start. A horse Racing: Thursday, August 29: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
who is an official starter but does not finish of his or her own accord will Friday, August 30: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
get zero points. Scratches receive no points. DNFs receive no points but Special Notes: All owners must turn in a W-9 before receiving their check.
are credited with a start. In the case of a dead-heat for finish position, the No horses placed in stalls that do not have proper health papers or horses
points for that position and the one(s) under it will be added and divided that are not racing – no stabling of horses at the fairgrounds in order to
by the number of horses in the dead-heat. The points are to be used to hold stalls for the next race day. Any lost checks will be the horse owner’s
determine eligibility for any championship races that may be offered in responsibility for any fees required to have check replaced.
that particular year; qualifying standards for such Fair Championships
shall be those of the host track.
* Only points earned in Group A are eligible for the Fair Finals.
* If you win 3 out of 4 starts In Group B you must move up to Group A.
Bloomsburg Fair (Two-Day Event)
Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
* Finishing 1st or 2nd In Group A you must remain in Group A for 2 starts.
620 W. 3rd Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Payment Schedule (U.S. funds):
May 15 Yearling Nomination Fee $ 10 Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
March 15 2-Year-Old First Sustaining Payment $ 50 Assistant Race Secretary: John Brokenshire
May 15 2-Year-Old Second Sustaining Payment $ 75
May 15 3-Year-Old Sustaining Payment $ 150 Contact: 570-394-3660 (cell), jbsb153@gmail.com
Directions: Exit 232 off I-80
Starting Payment for Each Event Group A $ 75
Box for Draw: Friday, August 30. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Starting Payment for Each Event Group B $ 50
Post Time: 1 p.m. both days
Disputes: Number of Starters on Gate: 6
In the case of disputes as to the interpretation or subsequent revision of
Racing: Sunday, September 1: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
these conditions, the decision of the commission shall be final. All fees
Monday, September 2: All 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
and payments in any race are accepted on the condition that all claims,
objections, and appeals arising out of these races or with respect to the Charting: All race days
interpretation of any rules or conditions of the race, or otherwise, shall be Special Notes: Stall reservations are not necessary. Owners must present
decided by the commission. Make check payable to and mail to: PA Sire Stakes SSN and current address to receive a check.
and mail to the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission, 2301 N Cameron St.
Room 301 Harrisburg, PA 17110. If you have any questions please call 717-214-9053.
8 21Indiana County Fair Wattsburg (Two-Day Event)
Indiana County Fairgrounds Erie County Fairgrounds
700 Carter Ave. 13993 Rts. 8 and 89
Indiana, PA 15701 Wattsburg, PA 16442
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: John “Muck” McMullen
Assistant Race Secretary: Rhiannon Crouch
Assistant Secretary/Clerk: Michelle McMullen
Contact: 814-739-2232 (office), 814-739-9747 (fax), 814-623-9507 (cell), or
Contact: 724-463-7000 (office) or 724-549-5328 (cell) ecfharnessracing@outlook.com
Directions: From Rt. 422 or Rt. 119, take Wayne Ave. exit; follow Wayne Ave. Directions: From I-90 south, on Rts. 8 and 89
to fairgrounds and turn right onto Carter Ave.
Box for Draw: All days drawn Thursday, June 13. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, August 20. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: Noon both days
Post Time: 2 p.m. all days
Starters on Gate: 5
Number of Starters on Gate: 5
Racing: Saturday, June 15: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Racing: Thursday, August 22: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Friday, August 23: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes Sunday, June 16: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Special Notes: No stall reservations, first come first served. All attempts Special Notes: Stalls reserved by mail to Rhiannon Crouch (P.O. Box 266,
will be made to ensure that horses racing have a stall. Wattsburg, PA 16442). Stalls reserved by mail, phone and first come, first
served (in that order). No late entries accepted. Must provide SSN or Tax
ID. All horses must have Coggins Test, PA Commission and USTA Rules to
govern all events.
Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds
13993 Routes. 8 and 89
Wattsburg, PA 16442
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Rhiannon Crouch
Contact: 814-739-2232 (office) or 814-739-9747 (fax), or 814-882-9754 (cell)
Email: ecfharnessracing@outlook.com
Directions: From I-90 S, on Rts. 8 and 89
Box for Draw: All days drawn Sunday, August 24. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: Noon all days
Number of Starters on Gate: 4
Racing: Monday, August 26: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Tuesday, August 27: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Special Notes: Stalls reserved by mail to Rhiannon Crouch (P.O. Box 266,
Wattsburg, PA 16442). Stalls reserved by mail, phone and first come, first
served (in that order). No late entries accepted. Must provide SSN or Tax
ID. All horses must have coggins test, PA Commission and USTA rules to
govern all events. Erie County Fair
20 9Butler Fairgrounds (Two-Day Event) Crawford County Fair
Butler County Fairgrounds Crawford County Fairgrounds
127 New Castle Road 13500 Leslie Road
Prospect, PA 16502 Meadville, PA 16335
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams Assistant Race Secretary: Kathy Harvey (724-622-4101)
Clerk: Brian Taylor Directions: From 1-79, exit 147A, follow US-6 E / US-322 E towards Mead-
Contact: 724-865-9968 (office) or 724-388-5451 (cell) ville. Take a slight right onto Park Ave and follow through Meadville to
North St.; turn right on North St. and go one block; turn left on PA-86 (N.
Directions: Take I-79, exit 29; and then Rt 422E (approx. 5 miles)
Main Street) and follow to Leslie Road; turn right on Leslie Rd.; Fairgrounds
Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, June 18. Box closes at 10 a.m. is on the right.
Post Time: Noon both days Box for Draw: Both days drawn Friday, August 16. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Number of Starters on Gate: 6 Post Time: Noon both days
Racing: Thursday, June 20: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Number of Starters on Gate: 6
Friday, June 21: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Racing: Sunday, August 18: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Also: Boots Dunn Memorial Free for All Pace
Monday, August 19: All 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Also: Boots Dunn Memorial Free for All Trot
Charting: Both race days
Big Butler Fair
Butler County Fairgrounds
1127 New Castle Road
Prospect, PA 16502
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams
Clerk: Brian Taylor
Contact: 724-865-9968 (office) or 724-388-5451 (cell)
Directions: Take I-79, exit 29; and then Rt 422E (approx. 5 miles)
Box for Draw: All drawn on Tuesday, June 25. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: 10 a.m. all days
Number of Starters on Gate: 6
Racing: Thursday, June 27 all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Friday, June 28: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Lycoming County Fair
10 19Washington County Fair (Arden Downs) York Fairgrounds
Washington County Fairgrounds York Fairgrounds
2151 North Main Street 334 Carlisle Road
Washington, PA 15301 York, PA 17404
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary’s: Jody McClearn Clerk: Jody McClearn
Contact: 724-815-1800 (cell) Contact: 717-845-7811 (Fair office)
Directions: From Washington, follow North Main Street to fairgrounds at Arden. Directions: I-83 to exit 22; at second light, Rt. 30W to Rt. 74 exit
From Pittsburgh, follow I-79S to exit 41, then right on racetrack Road. From Box for Draw: All days drawn on Sunday, June 30. Box closes at 10 a.m.
1-79N, exit 40; turn left at stop light then to stop sign and right to fairgrounds.
Post Time: 2 p.m. both days
Box for Draw: All days drawn Saturday, August 10. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Number of Starters on Gate: 6
Post Time: 10 a.m. all days
Racing: Tuesday, July 2: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Number of Starters on Gate: 5 Wednesday, July 3: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Racing: Monday, August 12: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Charting: All race days
Tuesday, August 13: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Special Notes: Horsemen must use Gate 8-A. Race Secretary must get
Special Notes: Stalls must be vacated by 8:00 a.m. on the day following races. tracks and stalls ready.
Owners must present SSN or Tax ID number to collect earnings.
Dayton Fair Lycoming County Fair
Dayton Fairgrounds Lycoming County Fairgrounds
104 Fairground Road 1 East Park Street
Dayton, PA 16222 Hughesville, PA 17737
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams
Contact: 814-257-9933 or 724-388-5451 (cell) Contact: 570-584-4990 (office) or 724-388-5451
Directions: From Rt. 85, 6 miles to Rt. 839N. Directions: From I-80, take I-180W for 12 miles, then Rt. 405 for 3 miles
Box for Draw: All days down Monday, August 12. Box closes at 10 a.m. Box for Draw: All days drawn Monday, July 8. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: Noon all days Post Time: 4:30 p.m. both days
Number of Starters on Gate: 5 Number of Starters on Gate: 4
Racing: Wednesday, August 14: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Racing: Wednesday, July 10: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Thursday, August 15: All 3YO Fair Stakes Thursday, July 11: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Special Notes: Owners must present SSN or tax ID number to collect earn- Special Notes: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Lycoming County
ings. Non-racing horses must vacate stalls for racing horses if needed. Fairgrounds. Horsemen use 3rd Street entrance for all camping & parking.
Purse checks must be cashed in 30 days. Camping hookups have been added.
18 11Greene County Fair
Greene County Fairgrounds
107 Fairgrounds Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary’s: Debbie Stephenson and Jody McClearn
Contact: 724-815-1800 (cell)
Directions: From I-79 S, exit 14; turn right and go through two lights.
Fairgrounds are on right.
Bloomsburg Fair Box for Draw: All days drawn Sunday, August 4. Box loses at 10 a.m.
Post Time: 10 a.m. all days
Number of Starters on Gate: 5
Silver Springs Ranch (Two-Day Event) Racing: Tuesday, August 6: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
A Standardbred Horse Facility Wednesday, August 7: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
567 Star Hill Road
Harvey’s Lake, PA 18619 Special Notes: Owners must present SSN or Tax ID number to collect earn-
ings. Stalls will be available with a $10.00 fee for manure cleanup. There will
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only be a person on site the day before and the morning of racing to assign stalls.
Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams
Contact: Ron Walsh—Partner 570-709-0747 (cell), ron@silverspringsranch.net
Ken Churchill—Owner, ken@silverspringsranch.net Wayne County Fair
Eric Irving—Barn Manager, eric@silverspringsranch.net Wayne County Fairgrounds
270 Miller Drive
Directions: From Mohegan Sun, start out going northwest on Hwy 315 Blvd
Honesdale, PA 18431
then 0.36 miles. Turn left, then 0.07 miles. Turn left onto East Main Street,
then in 0.32 miles, turn right onto Rt 315/PA-315 (route 315 is just past maple Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
street). If you on Jumper road and reach E. Mountain Blvd, you have gone Assistant Race Secretary: Jeff Firmstone
about 0.2 miles too far. Merge onto PA-309N then 15.39 miles. Turn left onto
Starhill Road (State Route 2018/SR2018) if you reach Smiths Country Store Contact: 570-253-2395 (office) or 570-470-1875 (cell)
you’ve gone about 0.1 miles too far. 567 Starhill Road (your destination Silver Directions: One mile north of Honesdale on Rt. 191
Springs Ranch is 2.5 miles on the right). Box for Draw: Both days drawn on Sunday, August 4. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, July 16. Box closes at 10 a.m. Post Time: 2 p.m. for Tuesday, August 6
Post Time: 1 p.m. both days 4 p.m. for Wednesday, August 7
Starters on Gate: 6 Starters on Gate: 5
Racing: Thursday, July 18: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Racing: Tuesday August 6: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Friday, July 19: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes FFA PACE; purse $2,000, FFA TROT; purse $2,000
Special Notes: Gates open at 10:00 am and close 2 hours after the last race Wednesday, August 7: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
each day. No overnight travel trailers allowed. Portable stalls are first come FFA TROT; purse $2,000
and first serve. No stall reservations. Only bring horses racing that day. No Special Notes: The Wayne County Fair will not be responsible or liable for
saw, dust, wood shavings or straw in stalls. All horses must have coggins any accidents to any person, property loss by fire, theft, storm, or any other
test. Owners must present SSN or tax ID numbers to collect earnings. cause.
12 17Bedford Fair
Bedford County Fairgrounds
108 Telegraph Road
Bedford, PA 15522
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only
Assistant Race Secretary: Jake Hoover
Assistant Secretary: Karl Huymaier
Clerk: Trish Adams
Contact: 814-623-9011 (office) or 814-623-9507 (cell); bushwoodcircle@yahoo.com
Directions: From PA Turnpike Exit 146 take Rt. 220-S to Bedford, then turn
York Fair right on Rt. 30W, Lincoln Hwy. Fairgrounds is located 1 mile West of town.
Box for Draw: All days drawn Saturday, July 20. Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 22
Clearfield Fair 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23
Clearfield County Fair and Park Number of Starters on Gate: 6
Park Street
Clearfield, PA 16830 Racing: Monday, July 22: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes
Tuesday, July 23: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes
Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only Charting: All race days
Assistant Race Secretary: Ron Neeper (814-765-2981) neeperron@gmail.com Special Notes: Clay track surface. No harness horses on grounds before 7
Clerk: Jeanne Urban, jmurban1950@yahoo.com a.m. either day. Owners must provide a typed or legible SSN or Tax ID form
Contact: 814-765-2981 (office fair week only). before checks are released. No exceptions. A limited number of portable
After fair week, any questions should be directed to Clearfield County stalls available. Stall rental is $15 per stall per day, first come first serve basis.
Fair, 814-765-4629, and clfdfair@atlanticbbn.net. Inquiries, contact Jake Hoover @ 814-623-9507, or mail check to; Bedford
Fair, c/o Jake Hoover, 141 Bushwood Circle, Bedford, PA 15522.
Directions: From I-80 W, exit 120, then Rt. 879S to Rt 322W; follow signs.
From I-80 E, exit 111, then Rt. 153S; follow signs.
GPS address: 5615 Park Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Box for Draw: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday drawn Friday, July 26.
Box closes at 10 a.m.
Post Time: 1:00 p.m. for Sunday, July 28
Noon for Monday, July 29; Tuesday, July 30; and Wednesday, July 31
Number of Starters on Gate: 4 – Races will split at 7
Racing: Sunday, July 28: 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Trotters
Monday, July 29: 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Pacers
Tuesday, July 30: 3YO Fair Sire Stakes Trotters
Wednesday, July 31: 3YO Fair Sire Stakes Pacers
Charting: All race days
Special Notes: PA Commission and USTA rules to govern all events. No stalls
will be reserved; after 8 a.m. Thursday, August 1, stalls are $10 per day. Bedford Fair
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