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Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301

Harrisburg, PA 17110

agriculture.pa.gov

TOM WOLFGOVERNOR

RUSSELL C. REDDINGSECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

2019 FAIRHARNESS R ACING

GUIDE

2019 Fair Event Calendar

The State Horse Racing Commission2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301

Harrisburg, PA 17110717.787.5539

Date Event PageJune 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

Aug. 6-7 Greene County Fair 17

Aug. 6-7 Wayne County Fair 17

Aug. 12-13 Washington County Fair 18

Aug. 14-15 Dayton Fair 18

Aug. 18-19 Crawford County Fair 19

Aug. 22-23 Indiana County Fair 20

Aug. 26-27 Erie County Fair 20

Aug. 29-30 Stoneboro Fair 21

Sept. 1-2 Bloomsburg (Two-Day Event) 21

Sept. 7-8 Gratz (Two-Day Event) 22

Sept. 15-16 Gratz Fair 22-23

Sept. 20-21 Bloomsburg Fair 23

CommissionersSec. Russell C. Redding, Chair

Dr. Corinne SweeneyThomas Jay Ellis

C. Edward Rogers, Jr.Russell B. Jones, Jr.Michele C. Ruddy

Salvatore M. De BundaDr. John EgloffRobert F. LarkDarryl Breniser

Bureau Director for Standardbred Racing Anthony Salerno

Bureau Director for Thoroughbred Racing Thomas Chuckas

Executive AssistantStephanie Pavlik

2301 N. Cameron St., Room 301Harrisburg, PA 17110

717.787.5196

Contact Information

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PA State Horse Racing Commission

PA Fair Harness Horsemen Assoc.

717-787-5196

www.agriculture.pa.gov

724-388-5451

www.pafairharness.com

The Meadows

724-225-9300

www.meadowsgaming.com www.pahha.org

610-874-5200

PA Harness Horsemen’s Assoc.

Assoc. of PA

www.standardbredbreederspa.org

Harrah’s Philadelphia

484-490-1800

www.caesars.com/harrahs-philly

Standardbred Breeders

724-228-3644

The Downs at Mohegan Sun at Pocono

570-825-6681

www.mohegansunpocono.com

Meadows Standardbred Owners Assoc.

www.themsoa.com

717-637-8931 Pennsylvania Harness Racing

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.

Table of Contents

Pennsylvania Harness RacingPage

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Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission Rules 2

Harness Racing at Fairs 3

2019 Fair Finals 3

2019 Fair Equine Health Requirements 4

Fair Sire Stakes Conditions 5

PA Sire Stakes Fund (Fair Divison) 7

Events (by date) 9

Harness Tracks Live Racing Calendars 24-26

Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Schedule 27

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Pennsylvania Harness Racing RulesAll participants in Pennsylvania fairs and one or two-day harness racing events must be licensed by The State Horse Racing Commission, Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing.

No driver will be permitted to drive in a race unless he or she is wearing a protective safety helmet of a type satisfactory to the commission constructed with a hard shell, and containing adequate padding and an adequate chin strap in place, as specified in United States Trotting Association rule 17, sec. 12. Any person not complying with these directives will be subject to a fine and/or suspension.

Helmets must be manufactured in compliance with the 1984 Snell “H” Harness Racing Standards or the Department of Transportation 218 Standard. This directive is applicable to all persons in Pennsylvania while engaging in any harness racing activities sanctioned by the commission. All drivers competing in races should wear safety vests of a rating of five or better, as defined by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), to provide shock-absorbing protection.

If a race is split in two or more divisions, horses in an entry shall be seeded in separate divisions in which they compete by owners, trainers, or stables, 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 if he owns two or more in a race.

Trainers must have mud gear, to include mud fenders, for use at the discretion of the presiding judge.

The Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing will collect random blood samples from horses that participate in fair racing. The purpose of sample collection is to maintain and protect the integrity of fair racing in Pennsylvania.

Fair racing judges decisions are final and are not able to be appealed.

Lasix is not permitted at any Pennsylvania fair.

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16-Jul * Meadows 11-May * Meadows9-Aug ** Harrah's 2-Jun *** Pocono

17-Aug * Meadows 14-Jun ** Harrah's25-Aug *** Pocono 21-Aug * Meadows8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP

2-Jul * Meadows 10-May ** Harrah's19-Jul ** Harrah's 18-May * Meadows

19-Aug *** Poconos 26-May *** Poconos28-Aug * Meadows 19-Aug * Meadows8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP

6-Jul * Meadows 4-May * Meadows10-Aug * Meadows 19-May *** Pocono18-Aug *** Poconos 26-May Harrah's29-Aug ** Harrah's 23-Aug * Meadows8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP

20-Jul * Meadows 3-May ** Harrah's4-Aug *** Pocono 8-Jun * Meadows

13-Aug * Meadows 11-Aug *** Pocono22-Aug ** Harrah's 26-Aug * Meadows8-Sep HARRAHS--CHAMPIONSHIP 7-Sep MEADOWS--CHAMPIONSHIP

DRAW DATE and DRAW TIME for ALL PENNSYLVANIA STAKES!

2-YEAR-OLD TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS

2-YEAR-OLD TROTTING FILLIES

3-YEAR-OLD TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS

3-YEAR-OLD TROTTING FILLIES

*Exceptions* Meadows - Are the Same Day as Sire Stakes except:7/1 2YO FT, 7/15 2YO C&G Trot, 8/12 2YO FP, 1 day before Matching Sire Stakes

STALLION SERIES RACES ARE ONE DAY AFTER THEIR MATCHING SIRE STAKES EVENTS,

2-YEAR-OLD PACING COLTS & GELDINGS

2-YEAR-OLD PACING FILLIES

3-YEAR-OLD PACING COLTS & GELDINGS

3-YEAR-OLD PACING FILLIES

7/18 2YO FT, 8/8 2YO C&GTrot, 8/21 2YO FP, and 8/28 2YO C&G Pace are 1 Day Before Matching Sire Stakes

PA FAIR SIRE STAKES CHAMPIONSHIPS: 5-Oct. Meadows

PA STALLION SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS 9-Sept. Poconos

PLEASE CHECK WITH HOST RACE OFFICES FOR CORRECT

PENNSYLVANIA SIRE STAKES2019 SCHEDULE

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,

***Exceptions***Poconos-The Same Day Except 2YO FT 8/20 1Day Before,2YO FP 8/5 1Day After Sire

Harness Racing at FairsAll 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 FinalsPreference given to horses with at least five fair starts in 2019, from highest point earners to lowest, with ties broken by Fair Sire Stakes money won, then to horses with fewer than five starts, highest point earners to lowest. Qualifying standards are those of the host track.

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Harrah’s Philadelphia 2019 Live Racing Calendar

Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack 777 Harrah’s Blvd Chester, PA 19013

484-490-1800www.caesars.com/harrahs-philly/racing

2019 Fair Equine Health Requirements1. All Pennsylvania equines must have a Certificate of Veterinary 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 and results shall be written on the CVI.

7. All horses must show proof of the EIV/EHV (rhinovirus and influenza) vaccine every six months.

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The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono2019 Live Racing Calendar

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono 1280 Highway 315

Wilkes-Barre, PA 187021-888-WIN-IN-PA

www.mohegansunpocono.com

Fair Sire Stakes ConditionsThe 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 a race is split, a method of division from the Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing Rules and Regulations will be adopted.

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The Meadows 2019 Live Racing Calendar

The Meadows Casino 210 Racetrack Rd

Washington PA ,15301724-503-1200

https://www.meadowsgaming.com/racing/racing

8. The presiding judge will meet with a designated horseman’s representative and the race secretary before the day’s first race to

determine a track variant, which will then be announced. The variant can be adjusted and re-announced during the day if weather changes necessitate.

9. All Sire Stakes events will be raced in separate colt and filly divisions.

10. Starting fees Group A: $75 and Group B: $50 will be payable to the host track and added to the purse. Nominating and sustaining payments are to be sent to the PA Sire Stakes.

11. The purse will be distributed as follows: 50-25-12-8-5 if five starters or more; 50-25-15-10 if four starters; 60-30-10 if three starters; 65-35 if two starters; and 100 in case of walkover.

12. The point system used towards determining championship horses will be 35-25-15-10-8-5-4-2, per the order of finish. A rain out will generate 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.

13. Should circumstances prevent the racing of any event, purse monies will be pro-rated among owners of horses set to race in a division at the time of declaring off. Horses do not have to be on the grounds, but 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 a $100 fine, both payable before the horse may start again at a fair.

15. A judge may put a horse on a “fair judges’ list” for unsatisfactory 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 available from the commission office under normal circumstances, and all judges will have phone numbers and e-mails when possible for any judge who may have to draw before the commission office would reopen.

16. A functional starting gate is required to conduct fair racing.

17. In the event of inclement weather or track safety concerns, The State Horse Racing Commission-assigned judge will have final say on whether to race or cancel. This is done so after consulting with horsemen, track crew, and the starter.

18. An ambulance designated strictly for racing is required to be on site 10 minutes prior to the first post.

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Bloomsburg Fairgrounds620 W. 3rd Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Race Secretary: Mike Harant (610-874-5200 or 610-513-7957) *Draw only

Assistant Race Secretary: John Brokenshire

Contact: 570-394-3660 (cell), [email protected]

Directions: Exit 232 off I-80

Box for Draw: Wednesday, September 18. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: 1 p.m. Friday, September 20 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21

Number of Starters on Gate: 6

Racing: Friday, September 20: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Saturday, September 21: All 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Charting: All race days

Special Notes: Stall reservations are not necessary. Owners must present SSN and current address to receive a check.

Bloomsburg Fair

Directions: From Harrisburg: Rt. 22/322W to Rt. 225N to Rt. 25E. From Pottsville, Rt. 209S to Rt. 25W. From Sunbury: Rt. 147S to Rt. 225W to Rt. 25E. From I-81, Exit 112 to Rt. 25W.

Box for Draw: All days drawn Friday, September 13. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: 1 p.m. both days


Racing: Sunday, September 15: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Monday, September 16: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes


Special Notes: First come first served, no stall reservations, only bring horse 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 US citizens. A W-8 and 4224 Form must be completed and submitted with this authorization for owners who are not US citizens. The 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-less these actions are taken. (Please note: Only the W-9 form is provided with this authorization). The first person whose name is on the check will receive the form 1099 Misc. for earnings.

PA Sire Stakes Fund (Fair Division)

These events are subject to the Rules and Regulations of The State Horse Racing Commission under the Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing and the applicable rules of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and USTA rules.

Each yearling must have been sired by a registered stallion standing in Pennsylvania the full season of service during which the dam was bred to produce such foal.

Each race is to be a one-mile dash. Horses must show a charted line on the declared gait on or after May 25 with no breaks in the following time standards (with time allowances). Each trainer is responsible for knowing the conditions of eligibility for their horses.

2-Year-Old Trot 2:102-Year-Old Pace 2:063-Year-Old Trot 2:083-Year-Old Pace 2:04

The Judge or designee shall decide if the field should be split for 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.

All 2-year-old and 3-year-old races will be raced in separate colt and filly divisions.

Two Groups A & B Group A purses: If 1 division $7,500 If 2 divisions $5,000 each division If 3 or more divisions $3,750/division 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.

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19. All horses must be on the grounds 90 minutes prior to their scheduled post time.

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. From Pottsville, Rt. 209S to Rt. 25W. From Sunbury: Rt. 147S to Rt. 225W to Rt. 25E. From I-81, Exit 112 to Rt. 25W.

Box for Draw: All days drawn Thursday, September 5. Box closes at 10 a.m.



Racing: Saturday, September 7: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Sunday, September 8: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes


Special Notes: First come first served, no stall reservations, only bring horse 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 US citizens. A W-8 and 4224 Form must be completed and submitted with this authorization for owners who are not US citizens. The 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 unless these actions are taken. (Please note: Only the W-9 form is provided with this authorization). The first person whose name is on the check will receive the form 1099 Misc. for earnings.

Gratz Two-DayGratz Fairgrounds

601 East Market Street (Rt. 25)Gratz, PA 17030

Gratz FairGratz Fairgrounds

601 East Market Street (Rt. 25)Gratz, PA 17030


Assistant Race Secretary: Donald Wiest

Contact: 717-365-3144 (office)

The purses will be distributed as follows: 50-25-12-8-5% if 5 starters or more; 50-25-15-10% if 4 starters; 60-30-10% if 3 starters; 65-35% if only 2 starters; 100% in case of walkover.

Should circumstances prevent the racing of any event, all monies available will be prorated among horses declared in for the uncontested event at the time of declaring off; horses do not have to be on the grounds, but the entry fee must be paid before a check is released.

Points are awarded based on order of finish, in this manner: 35 points for first, 25 points for second, 15 points for third, 10 points for fourth, 8 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 who is an official starter but does not finish of his or her own accord will get zero points. Scratches receive no points. DNFs receive no points but are credited with a start. In the case of a dead-heat for finish position, the points for that position and the one(s) under it will be added and divided by the number of horses in the dead-heat. The points are to be used to determine eligibility for any championship races that may be offered in 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.* Finishing 1st or 2nd In Group A you must remain in Group A for 2 starts.

Payment Schedule (U.S. funds):May 15 Yearling Nomination Fee $ 10March 15 2-Year-Old First Sustaining Payment $ 50May 15 2-Year-Old Second Sustaining Payment $ 75May 15 3-Year-Old Sustaining Payment $ 150 Starting Payment for Each Event Group A $ 75Starting Payment for Each Event Group B $ 50 Disputes:In the case of disputes as to the interpretation or subsequent revision of these conditions, the decision of the commission shall be final. All fees 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 interpretation of any rules or conditions of the race, or otherwise, shall be decided by the commission. Make check payable to and mail to: PA Sire Stakes 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.

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Bloomsburg Fair (Two-Day Event)Bloomsburg Fairgrounds

620 W. 3rd StreetBloomsburg, PA 17815


Assistant Race Secretary: John Brokenshire

Contact: 570-394-3660 (cell), [email protected]

Directions: Exit 232 off I-80

Box for Draw: Friday, August 30. Box closes at 10 a.m.



Racing: Sunday, September 1: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Monday, September 2: All 3YO Fair Sire Stakes


Special Notes: Stall reservations are not necessary. Owners must present SSN and current address to receive a check.

Stoneboro FairStoneboro Fairgrounds

2381 Mercer RoadStoneboro, PA 16153


Assistant Race Secretary: Jodi (Uber) Martin

Contact: 724-977-2953

Box for Draw: On Rt. 62; take exit 121 or 130 from I-79 or take exit 24 from I-80.

Post Time: 11 a.m. both days


Racing: Thursday, August 29: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Friday, August 30: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Special Notes: All owners must turn in a W-9 before receiving their check. No horses placed in stalls that do not have proper health papers or horses that are not racing – no stabling of horses at the fairgrounds in order to hold stalls for the next race day. Any lost checks will be the horse owner’s responsibility for any fees required to have check replaced.

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Assistant Race Secretary: John “Muck” McMullen

Assistant Secretary/Clerk: Michelle McMullen

Contact: 724-463-7000 (office) or 724-549-5328 (cell)

Directions: From Rt. 422 or Rt. 119, take Wayne Ave. exit; follow Wayne Ave. to fairgrounds and turn right onto Carter Ave.

Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, August 20. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: 2 p.m. all days


Racing: Thursday, August 22: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Friday, August 23: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Special Notes: No stall reservations, first come first served. All attempts will be made to ensure that horses racing have a stall.

Indiana County FairIndiana County Fairgrounds

700 Carter Ave.Indiana, PA 15701

Erie County FairErie County Fairgrounds13993 Routes. 8 and 89

Wattsburg, PA 16442Race 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: [email protected]

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


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.

Wattsburg (Two-Day Event)Erie County Fairgrounds

13993 Rts. 8 and 89Wattsburg, PA 16442


Assistant Race Secretary: Rhiannon Crouch

Contact: 814-739-2232 (office), 814-739-9747 (fax), 814-623-9507 (cell), or [email protected]

Directions: From I-90 south, on Rts. 8 and 89

Box for Draw: All days drawn Thursday, June 13. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: Noon both days

Starters on Gate: 5

Racing: Saturday, June 15: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes

Sunday, June 16: 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

Big Butler Fair Butler County Fairgrounds

1127 New Castle RoadProspect, PA 16502


Assistant Race Secretary: Trish Adams

Clerk: Brian Taylor


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


Racing: Thursday, June 27 all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes

Friday, June 28: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

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Crawford County Fair Crawford County Fairgrounds

13500 Leslie RoadMeadville, PA 16335


Assistant Race Secretary: Kathy Harvey (724-622-4101)

Directions: From 1-79, exit 147A, follow US-6 E / US-322 E towards Mead-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. Main Street) and follow to Leslie Road; turn right on Leslie Rd.; Fairgrounds is on the right.

Box for Draw: Both days drawn Friday, August 16. Box closes at 10 a.m.



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

Butler Fairgrounds (Two-Day Event)Butler County Fairgrounds

127 New Castle RoadProspect, PA 16502



Clerk: Brian Taylor


Directions: Take I-79, exit 29; and then Rt 422E (approx. 5 miles)

Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, June 18. Box closes at 10 a.m.



Racing: Thursday, June 20: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Friday, June 21: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Lycoming County Fair

York Fairgrounds334 Carlisle Road

York, PA 17404

York Fairgrounds


Clerk: Jody McClearn

Contact: 717-845-7811 (Fair office)

Directions: I-83 to exit 22; at second light, Rt. 30W to Rt. 74 exit

Box for Draw: All days drawn on Sunday, June 30. Box closes at 10 a.m.



Racing: Tuesday, July 2: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Wednesday, July 3: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes


Special Notes: Horsemen must use Gate 8-A. Race Secretary must get tracks and stalls ready.

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Washington County Fair (Arden Downs)Washington County Fairgrounds

2151 North Main StreetWashington, PA 15301


Assistant Race Secretary’s: Jody McClearn

Contact: 724-815-1800 (cell)

Directions: From Washington, follow North Main Street to fairgrounds at Arden. From Pittsburgh, follow I-79S to exit 41, then right on racetrack Road. From 1-79N, exit 40; turn left at stop light then to stop sign and right to fairgrounds.

Box for Draw: All days drawn Saturday, August 10. Box closes at 10 a.m.



Racing: Monday, August 12: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Tuesday, August 13: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Special Notes: Stalls must be vacated by 8:00 a.m. on the day following races. Owners must present SSN or Tax ID number to collect earnings.

Dayton FairDayton Fairgrounds104 Fairground Road

Dayton, PA 16222



Contact: 814-257-9933 or 724-388-5451 (cell)

Directions: From Rt. 85, 6 miles to Rt. 839N.

Box for Draw: All days down Monday, August 12. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: Noon all days


Racing: Wednesday, August 14: All 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Thursday, August 15: All 3YO Fair Stakes

Special Notes: Owners must present SSN or tax ID number to collect earn-ings. Non-racing horses must vacate stalls for racing horses if needed. Purse checks must be cashed in 30 days.

Lycoming County FairLycoming County Fairgrounds

1 East Park StreetHughesville, PA 17737



Contact: 570-584-4990 (office) or 724-388-5451

Directions: From I-80, take I-180W for 12 miles, then Rt. 405 for 3 miles

Box for Draw: All days drawn Monday, July 8. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: 4:30 p.m. both days


Racing: Wednesday, July 10: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes

Thursday, July 11: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Special Notes: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Lycoming County Fairgrounds. Horsemen use 3rd Street entrance for all camping & parking. Camping hookups have been added.

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Greene County FairGreene County Fairgrounds

107 Fairgrounds RoadWaynesburg, PA 15370


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.

Box for Draw: All days drawn Sunday, August 4. Box loses at 10 a.m.



Racing: Tuesday, August 6: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes

Wednesday, August 7: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

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 be a person on site the day before and the morning of racing to assign stalls.

Wayne County FairWayne County Fairgrounds

270 Miller DriveHonesdale, PA 18431

Silver Springs Ranch (Two-Day Event)A Standardbred Horse Facility

567 Star Hill RoadHarvey’s Lake, PA 18619

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Bloomsburg Fair



Contact: Ron Walsh—Partner 570-709-0747 (cell), [email protected] Ken Churchill—Owner, [email protected] Eric Irving—Barn Manager, [email protected]

Directions: From Mohegan Sun, start out going northwest on Hwy 315 Blvd 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 street). If you on Jumper road and reach E. Mountain Blvd, you have gone 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 you’ve gone about 0.1 miles too far. 567 Starhill Road (your destination Silver Springs Ranch is 2.5 miles on the right).

Box for Draw: All days drawn Tuesday, July 16. Box closes at 10 a.m.


Starters on Gate: 6

Racing: Thursday, July 18: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Friday, July 19: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes

Special Notes: Gates open at 10:00 am and close 2 hours after the last race each day. No overnight travel trailers allowed. Portable stalls are first come and first serve. No stall reservations. Only bring horses racing that day. No saw, dust, wood shavings or straw in stalls. All horses must have coggins test. Owners must present SSN or tax ID numbers to collect earnings.


Assistant Race Secretary: Jeff Firmstone


Directions: One mile north of Honesdale on Rt. 191

Box for Draw: Both days drawn on Sunday, August 4. Box closes at 10 a.m.

Post Time: 2 p.m. for Tuesday, August 6 4 p.m. for Wednesday, August 7

Starters on Gate: 5

Racing: Tuesday August 6: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes FFA PACE; purse $2,000, FFA TROT; purse $2,000 Wednesday, August 7: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes FFA TROT; purse $2,000

Special Notes: The Wayne County Fair will not be responsible or liable for any accidents to any person, property loss by fire, theft, storm, or any other cause.

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Bedford FairBedford County Fairgrounds

108 Telegraph RoadBedford, PA 15522


Assistant Race Secretary: Jake Hoover

Assistant Secretary: Karl Huymaier

Clerk: Trish Adams

Contact: 814-623-9011 (office) or 814-623-9507 (cell); [email protected]

Directions: From PA Turnpike Exit 146 take Rt. 220-S to Bedford, then turn 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 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23


Racing: Monday, July 22: all 2YO Fair Sire Stakes Tuesday, July 23: all 3YO Fair Sire Stakes


Special Notes: Clay track surface. No harness horses on grounds before 7 a.m. either day. Owners must provide a typed or legible SSN or Tax ID form before checks are released. No exceptions. A limited number of portable stalls available. Stall rental is $15 per stall per day, first come first serve basis. Inquiries, contact Jake Hoover @ 814-623-9507, or mail check to; Bedford Fair, c/o Jake Hoover, 141 Bushwood Circle, Bedford, PA 15522.

Clearfield Fair Clearfield County Fair and Park

Park StreetClearfield, PA 16830


Assistant Race Secretary: Ron Neeper (814-765-2981) [email protected]

Clerk: Jeanne Urban, [email protected]

Contact: 814-765-2981 (office fair week only). After fair week, any questions should be directed to Clearfield County Fair, 814-765-4629, and [email protected].

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


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.

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