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1 The 31st Annual International Gold Cup The Plains, VA Saturday, October 25, 2014 Post Time - 12:00 p.m. HORSES MAY NOT REMAIN CROSS ENTERED BEYOND WEDNESDAY AT 11:00 A.M. NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES IN FLAT RACES PP HORSE SEX/AGE CLM $ WGT JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FIRST RACE (#144). Purse $30,000. Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle. 2-1/8 Miles over National Fences. 1 RESPECTFUL ED [L] h Geraghty, R Helen M. Polinger William Dowling 2 PAGAN CAT [L] g Foley, T Jean Rofe Jean Rofe 3 OVERWHELMING [L] g McDermott, S Woodslane Farm Jack Fisher 4a CANYON ROAD [L] g.5 *149 Byrne, D Gordonsdale Farm Christopher Kolb 5 ZANCLUS [L] g Roberts, J Sara E. Collette Neil R. Morris 6b PLATED [L] g Murphy, J Magalen O. Bryant Jimmy Day 7 HOOPING [L] g Nagle, D Alicia Murphy Alicia Murphy 8 JAKE'S MANDATE [L] g Norris, K Rose Marie Bogley Richard L. Valentine 9 TIZ RELEVANT [L] g Beecher, M Black and Blue Stable Alicia Murphy 10 DON'T DOUBT ME [L] (x7) g Slater, J Move Up Stable Katherine S. Neilson AE11b SMART RUSH [L] g Nagle, D Magalen O. Bryant Jonathan Sheppard AE12a STORM TASK [L] g.5 *149 Byrne, D Gordonsdale Farm Christopher Kolb In addition to NSA fees, 5% of any purse money earned in this race will be deducted as a fee to the Sport of Kings Reserve Fund. 10/2AE SECOND RACE (#146). Purse $50,000. THE DAVID L. "ZEKE" FERGUSON MEMORIAL (Grade III). Hurdle Stakes. 2-1/2 Miles over National Fences. Post Time: 12;30 p.m. 1 SPY IN THE SKY [L] g Foley, T Colvin G. Ryan George Weaver 2 PLEASANT WOODMAN [L] g Galligan, G Virginia Lazenby Doug Fout 3 BOB LE BEAU (IRE) [L] g Dahl, G The Fields Stable Elizabeth Voss 4 PRIVATE EQUITY (FR) [S] [L] g Norris, K Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Richard L. Valentine 5a ABLE DEPUTY (GB) [L] g Geraghty, R Irvin S. Naylor Cyril Murphy 6 ALL TOGETHER [L] g McDermott, S Andre W. Brewster Jack Fisher 7 FORGOTTEN MAN [L] g Murphy, J Betsy B. Mead Doug Fout 8 CASUAL CREEPER (IRE) [L] g Nagle, D Magalen O. Bryant Jimmy Day 9a MEGANISI (IRE) [L] g Sloan, C Irvin S. Naylor William Dowling 10 POWEROFONE [L] g Nagle, D William L. Pape Jonathan Sheppard [S] - denotes supplementary nominee THIRD RACE (#147). Purse $25,000. Open Flat. 7 Furlongs on the Turf. (First Division) Post Time: 1:10 p.m. 1 PRIDE OF THE FLEET [L] g Galligan, G S. Rebecca Shepherd David Bourke 2 MONUMENT HILL [L] g Foley, T Shamrock Farm George Weaver 3 RUN PATTY RUN [L] (x8) m Murphy, J Ray M. Pennington III Ollie Figgins III 4 CORK COUNTY [L] g Murphy, J Grace E. Ritzenberg Tim Woolley 5 ROTTINGDEAN (GB) [L] g Geraghty, R Irvin S. Naylor Cyril Murphy 6 CALAMONDIN [L] g Byrne, D Equivine Farm Cathal Lynch 7 SHORT SHRIFT [L] g McDermott, S Michael J. Moran Jack Fisher 8 KNOX [L] (x8) g Norris, K Petticoats Loose Farm Lilith Boucher 9 PAUPER'S QUEEN [L] m Wood, G Ronald Clark Gerald Brooks 10 MAKE WAVES [L] (x7) f Sloan, C Morgan's Ford Farm Jimmy Day 11 EVENING TAPS [L] (x7) m McDermott, S Charles J. McCann Charles J. McCann 12 SKUNK [L] g Roberts, J Bettina L. Gregory Neil R. Morris 13 MYTHICAL HERO [L] g Nagle, D Alexandra White Alexandra White 14 PAPA CARLOS [L] g Slater, J Move Up Stable Katherine S. Neilson 15 KIPLING BOY [L] g Cristina V. Mosby Jimmy Day 12/3AE FOURTH RACE (#147). Purse $25,000. Open Flat. 7 Furlongs on the Turf. (Second Division) Post Time: 1:40 p.m. 1 BOLD HARMONY [L] (x9) g Norris, K David A. Ross D. M. Smithwick, Jr. 2 POWDER MOUNTAIN [L] g Foley, T Nice Wonder Stables Rodney Jenkins 3 HONOURABLE [L] g Susan S. Cooney Susan S. Cooney 4 NORTHERN BAY g Geraghty, R Mrs. Cary W. Jackson Todd J. Wyatt 5 ORCHESTRA LEADER [L] g Croce, T S. Bruce Smart, Jr. Jimmy Day 6 GRAND OLD GAME [L] g Slater, J R. Larry Johnson Gerald Brooks 7 SLEWS BEST QUALITY [L] g Roberts, J Magalen O. Bryant Neil R. Morris 8 SOUL GLEAM [L] g Byrne, D Rosbrian Farm Ricky Hendriks 9 COMPLETE ST. [L] (x9) f Boucher, R Harlan Crossman Lilith Boucher 10 COMPATRIOT [L] (x7) g McGowan, M DMC Stable Diana L. McClure 11 YEOHO m Valvo, Z Nicki Valvo Nicki Valvo 12 BREAKING UP [L] g John C. Harroff Mary E. Eppler 13 GOKOKOGO [L] g Slater, J Armata Stables Katherine S. Neilson 14 FINAL HEAT [L] (x8) g Ellen G. Horner Ellen G. Horner 12/2AE

2 FIFTH RACE (#148). Purse $30,000. Allowance Timber (NW 2). 3-1/4 Miles over Timber. Post Time: 2:10 p.m. 1 DONT TELL SAILOR (IRE) g.8 *160 Byrne, D Rosbrian Farm Louis Neilson III 2a DRIFT SOCIETY (IRE) [L] g.6 *160 Hankin, C Bruton Street-US Jack Fisher 3b SUPER SATURDAY [L] g Slater, J Irvin S. Naylor Katherine S. Neilson 4 WILDCATTER [L] g.6 ***155 Baumgardner, B Armata Stables Elizabeth Voss 5 CERTAIN SWAGGER [L] g McDermott, S Jeremy A. Batoff Jack Fisher 6 COUNTRY COUSIN [L] g Beecher, M Oakwood Stable Julie Gomena 7b ALMARMOOQ [L] g Roberts, J Irvin S. Naylor Katherine S. Neilson 8 BE GREAT [L] (x6) g.7 *160 Yeager, A Welcome Here Farm Todd McKenna 9a BALLYLIFEN (IRE) [L] (x7) g.7 *155 Hankin, C Bruton Street-US Jack Fisher SIXTH RACE (#150). Purse $60,000. THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP. Timber Stakes. 3-1/2 Miles over Timber. Post Time: 2:50 p.m. 1 SCHOOLHOUSE WOODS [S] [L] g Roberts, J Kinross Farm Neil R. Morris 2 HOT RIZE [L] g Holston Hall Russell Haynes 3 GRINDING SPEED g Beecher, M Michael T. Wharton Alicia Murphy 4 STRAIGHT TO IT [L] g McDermott, S Sheila J. Williams Jack Fisher 5 BE GREAT [S] [L] (x5) g Yeager, A Welcome Here Farm Todd McKenna 6 DAKOTA SLEW [L] g Nagle, D Magalen O. Bryant Richard L. Valentine 7 MAJOR MALIBU [S] [L] g Jeremy A. Batoff William Dowling [S] - denotes supplementary nominee SEVENTH RACE (#149). Purse $25,000. Open Flat. 1-1/8 Miles on the Turf. (First Division) Post Time: 3:30 p.m. 1 MAKE WAVES [L] (x3) f Sloan, C Morgan's Ford Farm Jimmy Day 2 MARQ YOUR BIBLE [L] (x9) g Norris, K Perfect Peace Racing Stable LL Lilith Boucher 3 ARIDUS [L] g Slater, J Alex Levengood Gerald Brooks 4 SURFING UP [L] g Vermont Farm William Aylor, Jr. 5 COMPATRIOT [L] (x4) g McGowan, M DMC Stable Diana L. McClure 6 COGNASHENE [L] g Roberts, J Virginia's Friendship Farm Neil R. Morris 7 TENTIMESTHETROUBLE g Nagle, D Armata Stables Katherine S. Neilson 8 TRITON LIGHT g Valvo, Z Nicki Valvo Nicki Valvo 9 TAHOE LAKE (BRZ) [L] g Norris, K Alastar Thoroughbred Co. LLC Richard L. Valentine 10 HAIL THE GREEK [L] g Byrne, D Urban Ridge Farm LLC Kevin Tobin 11 ATHERTON g Dahl, G Trillium Stable Elizabeth Voss 12 EVENING TAPS [L] (x3) m Geraghty, R Charles J. McCann Charles J. McCann 13 SALUDA SAM [L] g Murphy, J Irvin S. Naylor William Meister 14 BALLYLIFEN (IRE) [L] (x5) g Hankin, C Bruton Street-US Jack Fisher AE15 DON'T DOUBT ME [L] (x1) g Slater, J Move Up Stable Katherine S. Neilson 16 GOT WHAT [L] g Norris, K Lana Wright Neil R. Morris EIGHTH RACE (#149). Purse $25,000. Open Flat. 1-1/8 Miles on the Turf. (Second Division) Post Time: 4:00 p.m. 1 TUBAL [L] (x9) g Byrne, D Mary E Eppler Racing Stable In Mary E. Eppler 2 MANACOR (IRE) [L] g Geraghty, R Daybreak Stables Jimmy Day 3 KNOX [L] (x3) g Norris, K Petticoats Loose Farm Lilith Boucher 4 QUADRANT (IRE) [L] g Dahl, G Mrs. William L. Pape Richard L. Valentine 5 WHAT A WILDCAT [L] g Slater, J R. Larry Johnson Gerald Brooks 6 KINGOFALLDIAMONDS [L] g Roberts, J Noble Stables Neil R. Morris 7 COTURNIX [L] g Byrne, D Eva D. Smithwick D. M. Smithwick, Jr. 8 GUN POINT [L] g Norris, K Rock Ford Stables LLC Julie Gomena 9 RUN PATTY RUN [L] (x3) m Murphy, J Ray M. Pennington III Ollie Figgins III 10 SONNY CREWE JACK [L] g Wood, G George Sigalos George Wood 11 MORE TO THE POINT [L] g Foley, T Jennifer Taylor Christopher Kolb 12 DADDY'S KID [L] g Rice, A Big Lick Farm Reid Nagle 13 AIRGEAD [L] g Murphy, J Tim Woolley Tim Woolley 14 FINAL HEAT [L] (x4) g Sloan, C Ellen G. Horner Ellen G. Horner 15 IN TODD WE TRUST [L] g Croce, T S. Bruce Smart, Jr. Jimmy Day 16 PRUDENCE PRUDENCE m Poretz, E Nicki Valvo Nicki Valvo ENTRIES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

3 NINTH RACE (#151). Purse $25,000. THE OLD DOMINION TURF CHAMPIONSHIP. Virginia Bred or Sired Flat. 1-1/4 Miles on the Turf. Post Time: 4:30 p.m. 1 MR. STARR'S REPORT [L] g Nagle, D Morning Star Farm Ricky Hendriks 2 HARD ENOUGH [L] g Slater, J R. Larry Johnson Gerald Brooks 3 MARVEY MARLEY [L] m Galligan, G Jake Myers David M. Bourke 4 WOLVERTON [L] g Murphy, J Daybreak Stables Jimmy Day 5 TUBAL [L] (x8) g Byrne, D Mary E Eppler Racing Stable In Mary E. Eppler 6 COMPLETE ST. [L] (x4) f Boucher, R Harlan Crossman Lilith Boucher 7 PRIMA FACIE [L] g Geraghty, R Celtic Venture Stable Charles J. McCann 8 GUMPER [L] g Foley, T Quest Realty Susan S. Cooney 9 FALL COLORS [L] f Croce, T S. Bruce Smart, Jr. Jimmy Day 10 BOLD HARMONY [L] (x4) g Norris, K David A. Ross D. M. Smithwick, Jr. 11 MARQ YOUR BIBLE [L] (x7) g Norris, K Perfect Peace Racing Stable LL Lilith Boucher 12a VLADYKOV [L] g Roberts, J Sara E. Collette Neil R. Morris 13 SARTORIUS [L] g William M. Backer Jonathan Sheppard 14 TUTUOLA [L] g Valvo, Z Jean Rofe Jean Rofe AE15 SURFING UP [L] (x7) g Vermont Farm William Aylor, Jr. 16a AUXIS [L] g McDermott, S Sara E. Collette Neil R. Morris The Steeplethon (#145) was cancelled due to an insufficient number of entries. Scratches, naming of riders and equipment changes by 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, with the NSA office. (410) For communication with the NSA after 5:00 p.m., Friday: NSA Voice Mail - (410) (answers after 5th ring). NSA cellular phone - (443) (Bill Gallo) Stewards: Tad Zimmerman (Presiding), Clinton Pitts, Ismael Trejo, Stan Salter (Safety Steward). NSA Officials: Stewards Secretary - Bill Gallo; Clerk of Scales - Mario Verge; Horse Identifier - Brian Jarvis; Starter - Graham Alcock; Testing Vet - Virginia Racing Commission; Medication Veterinarian - Dr. Jeff Witwer ( ). There will be a mandatory jockeys meeting at 11:00 a.m. with the Stewards and an officials meeting at the Stewards stand at 11:15 a.m. Licensing: All owners and trainers participating in the flat races at International Gold Cup (#147, #149 and #151) are not required to be licensed by the National Steeplechase Association (NSA). They are, however, required to be licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission. Additionally, NSA entry fees for those three flat races will be waived for the 2014 International Gold Cup races on a onetime basis to encourage participation at this pari-mutuel meet. In all other races owners and trainers must have a 2014 Virginia Racing Commission license, which can be downloaded on the VRC website, and a NSA license. Grooms and jockeys must have a VRC license. If you had a license for the spring race you can use the same one for the fall race. Note: Licensed grooms are for hire by contacting T.C. Williams ( ) - off track grooms license accepted. Credentials Needed: A horsemen's check-in tent will be located in the stable area to handout and sell armbands (only needed for those without a license). Horsemen will receive 4 complimentary armbands per participating owner, trainer and jockey; additional armbands may be purchased at $35 each. The 2014 NSA mirrorhung car pass will admit the vehicle to Gate 2. The NSA pin will allow entrance to Members Hill only. Anyone with questions can contact the VGCA office at Access Only Passes: these passes are for family and partnerships and can allow access to the stable area accompanied by a VRC licensed person. This pass does not allow access to the hospitality tent. Please contact Dr. Griffin at if you are in need of Access Only Passes. VRC will be set up on Friday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Saturday October 25 at the Command Post inside Gate 1 at 8:00 a.m., to license last- minute owners, trainers and riders. However it is suggested that you get your 2014 license in advance. Horsemen who have not received vehicle passes prior to race day must go to Will Call at the Country Store across from Gate 1 on Route 245. Post time for the first race is 12:00 noon. Riders must be present and signed in to the Jockey area by 10:30. You may then continue a course walk as long as you are present for the Stewards meeting. Anyone who has renewed their 2014 VRC license and HAS NOT RECEIVED THEIR BADGE, please contact the VRC permitting department at VRC representative will be set up at the command post inside Gate 1 on Friday and Race Day. Virginia Gold Cup Races this year will have Pari-Mutuel wagering (CASH ONLY) and be subject to the authority of the Virginia Racing Commission. Pari-Mutuel wagering subjects the Virginia Gold Cup Races to the authority of the Virginia Racing Commission. As a result, the VRC Regulations take precedence over NSA rules. Fortunately, most regulations and procedures regarding medication are similar, with the most notable exception: the administration of furosemide is NO LATER than 4 hours to post by the approved veterinarian on the race grounds. Private veterinarians are prohibited contact with the horses prior to racing. Anabolic steroids are prohibited for a minimum of 60 days prior to racing. Intra-articular injections are prohibited for 7 days. Corticosteroids are prohibited for 3 days. Oral administration of butazoladin and flunixin is prohibited for 48 hours, and if not used orally one may be administered intravenously prior to post: 24 hours for bute or 32 hours for flunixin. Veterinarians and trainers are encouraged to contact the Racing Commission with any specific questions they may have at Horses shipping to Virginia Gold Cup must have a health certificate with the following information: Horses have not originated from a barn with a case or suspect case of Herpes virus; been vaccinated with EHV-1 no less than seven days and no more than 90 days; and a coggins test conducted within 12 months. Notices continued on next page

4 THIRD PARTY FUROSEMIDE (SALIX) ADMINISTRATION Horsemen are reminded that third party administration of furosemide (Salix) is in effect at this race meet. VRC administration time differs from the 2014 NSA Fall Condition Book (center blue section). Administration time is no later than 4 hours to post. Contact Dr. Jeff Witwer ( ). Attention Horsemen: Any scratches after Wednesday, October 22 shall only be made based on the recommendation of a veterinarian. Foal papers and any other material for horse identification purposes is to be turned in to the Horse Identifier. A veterinary exam is required before post time for the first race for all horses. Examinations will begin at 9:00 AM and end by 11:00. ALL HORSES MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM FOR THE PRE-RACE VET CHECK. Stabling - Stalls will be provided for each entry. For special accommodations and bedding contact Thomas Williams at All horses MUST be saddled in the paddock. NO SCHOOLING ON THE COURSE RACE WEEK. Couse available for walking on Thursday, October 23. Accommodations recommended at The Hampton Inn, or the Holiday Inn Express, Anyone interested in reserved spots or a race day schedule can go to Participants at the Gold Cup will be admitted at Horsemen's Gate #2 with the regular NSA-issued 2014 Horsemen's hang tag car pass. NSA Horsemen's pins will be honored at the gate. Owners and trainers are encouraged to view the races from the Owner/Trainer Deck or the nearby Chairman's Box. The race committee asks that use of the viewing stand and paddock be restricted to owners and trainers of horses in that race. Please be considerate of those running horses, since there is limited space. Luncheon near the Stewards Stand from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. After Race Party honoring the Gold Cup winner will commence after the last race. The International Gold Cup race course was inspected on October 21, 2014 by Bob Hilton. Turf: Clean cut 6" of turf grass, very nice. inches. Smoothness: Smooth throughout. Compaction: (Good) Lang Penetrometer Moisture: 8-9 (Average Wet-Wet) throughout Notes: Great fall season with good rains. Conditions are fantastic.

5 RACE MEET INFORMATION SHEET MEET: International Gold Cup DATE: October 25, 2014 POST TIME: 12:00 Noon Physical Address: 90 Main Street, Warrenton, VA (office) 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA (race course) Contact Name/Telephone No: Diane Jones Airports: Washington Dulles International; small planes Warrenton/Fauquier Airport Credentials Needed: All owners and trainers participating in the flat races at International Gold Cup are not required to be licensed by the National Steeplechase Association (NSA) all other races owners, trainers must have a 2014 Virginia Racing Commission license, which can be downloaded on the VRC website and an NSA license. Grooms and riders must have a VRC license. Note: Licensed grooms are for hire by contacting T.C. Williams ( ) - off track grooms license accepted. A horsemen s check-in tent will be located in the stable area to handout and sell armbands (only needed for those without a license). Horsemen will receive 4 complimentary armbands per participating owner, trainer and jockey; additional armbands may be purchased at $35 each. The 2014 NSA mirror-hung car pass will admit the vehicle to Gate 2. The NSA pin will allow entrance to Members Hill only. Anyone with questions can contact the VGCA office at There will be a Stable Hospitality Tent which will be located on the east side of the stable tent, to provide coffee, doughnuts, lunch and sodas for those horsemen who cannot leave the stable area Race Day Activities: Jack Russell Terrier Races; National Anthem by Epic Quartet; Grooms award for Best Turned Out Horse in each race. Will Call/Location: Old Tavern Store (across from Gate 1) - on race day only Horse Related: Temporary Stabling -- Stable Manager: Thomas C. Williams ( ) Hot Water No Electrical Outlets Yes Veterinary Assistance Yes No. of Races 9 Approx. Time between races: 40 minutes Hotels, Motels/B&B s: Hampton Inn, Warrenton, VA Holiday Inn Express, Warrenton Baymont Inn, Warrenton, VA Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, VA Goodstone Inn, Middleburg, VA Middleburg Country Inn, Middleburg, VA The Black Horse Inn, Warrenton, VA Airlie Center, Warrenton, VA Restaurants: Black Bear Bistro, Warrenton, VA Girasole, The Plains, VA McMahons, Warrenton, VA Claire s, Warrenton, VA Molly s Irish Pub, Warrenton, VA The Rail Stop, The Plains, VA Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, VA Red Horse Tavern, Middleburg, VA Directions: All Gold Cup car passes have specific directions on the back -- please follow the directions for each specific Gate. Directions for the Horsemen's Gate: From Washington: Take I-66 West to Exit 43A onto Rt. 29 South for approximately 11 miles toward Warrenton. Take exit for Rt. 17 North toward Winchester for 8 miles to Old Tavern Road (also Rt. 245) on right. Do not join right hand lane on Rt. 17 waiting to enter Gate 8. From Middleburg: West on Rt. 50 from Middleburg, then South on Zulla Road (also Rt. 709), then left on Rt. 17 South and left on Old Tavern Road (Rt. 245). From Warrenton and South: North on Rt. 17, then right on Old Tavern Road (Rt. 245). Proceed directly to Rt. 245, do not join in the right hand lane waiting to enter Gate 8 on Rt. 17. From Leesburg: Take Rt. 15 South to I-66 West at Haymarket; take Exit 28 to Rt. 17 South, turn left on Rt. 845 (Old Winchester Road).

NSA Official Notices Tuesday, October 16, 2018

NSA Official Notices Tuesday, October 16, 2018 International Gold Cup - Nominations Below you will find the nominations for the three (3) International Gold Cup Stakes Races, to be run Saturday, October