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1 1st Race. (C47) Post Time: 12:30PM MAIDEN Purse $40,000 The Virginia Equine Alliance Maiden Hurdle 2 1/8 Miles(Hurdle) For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. 1 NEW SALOON (L) G Norris, Kieran Timber Town Stable Meyers, Madison 2 TAMBOURIN (L) G Mitchell, Michael Rogers, Donna T. Morris, Neil 3 DANCIN IN THE RAIN (L) G Dalton, Bernard Virginia Lazenby Racing Stable LLC Dalton, Kate 4a RENEGADE RIVER (L) G.5 *149 Poretz, Eric Wits End Stable LLC Dowling, William 5 HIGHLY PRIZED (GB) (L) G McDermott, Sean Signal Hill Farms Fisher, Jack 6 LAMBEAU FIELD (L1) G.5 *149 Sinnott, Dean Kiplin Hall Young, Leslie 7 DAWN WALL (L) M.5 *139 Baumgardner, Bethany The Fields Stable Voss, Elizabeth 8 SET TO MUSIC (L) G Galligan, Gerard Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. K. Neilson, Katherine 9 HOPPALA (IRE) (L) G Norris, Kieran Ryan, Colvin G. Gomena, Julie 10 WARP FACTOR (IRE) (L1) G Nagle, Darren Naylor, Irvin S. Murphy, Cyril 11 FOREVER BERNARDINI (LX) G Goelet, Lucy A. Alicia Murphy 12 MO'S IN THE HOUSE (L) G Crimin, Shane Bon Nouvel Chasers LLC Gomena, Julie 13 HE'S ONE WILD DUDE (L) G.5 *149 O'Neill, Paul Smart, Jr., Stephen Bruce Day, James 14 ALSHIBAA (IRE) (L) G Doyle, Jack Ballybristol Farm LLC Young, Leslie 15 KING OF THE ROAD (L) G Ellerslie Farm Murphy, Jeff 16 BARHANPOUR (FR) (L) G McCarthy, William DASH Stable Fisher, Jack 17a SIX GUN SALUTE (L) G.4 *139 Poretz, Eric Wits End Stable LLC Dowling, William a -- Wits End Stable LLC Blinkers Off: Tambourin 10-7AE 2nd Race. (C48) Post Time: 1:15PM Purse $40,000 Guaranteed The Steeplethon Stakes 3 Miles(Timber)(On The Turf) For Five Year Olds and Upward. 1 BOOGIE BIZ G Beecher, Mark Happenstance and Harry Beecher, Mark 2 SALUDA SAM (L) G McCarthy, William Naylor, Irvin S. Meister, William 3 ANDI'AMU (FR) (L) G Doyle, Jack Ballybristol Farm LLC Young, Leslie 4 HISHI SOAR (L) G Galligan, Gerard Randolph D. Rouse Trust Palmer, E. 5 DYE FORE (L) G McDermott, Sean Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. K. Fisher, Jack 6 COGNASHENE (L) G Mitchell, Michael PathFinder Racing Morris, Neil 7 TRITON LIGHT G Nagle, Darren Valvo, Nicki Valvo, Nicki 8 PURED IT(S) (L) G Galligan, Gerard Sycamore Run Farms Neilson, Katherine Cheek Piece On: Cognashene 8 3rd Race. (C49) Post Time: 2:00PM Purse $45,000 ALLOWANCE 2 1/8 Miles(Hurdle) For Four Year Olds and Upward Which Have Never Won A Race Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter, Filly/Mare or Three-year-old. 1a WITH RHYTHM (L) G McDermott, Sean Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. K. Fisher, Jack 2 DEFICIT (IRE) (L) G Watters, Graham Naylor, Irvin S. Murphy, Cyril 3 ANY GIVEN ROYAL (L) G Mitchell, Michael Hendriks, Wendy W. Hendriks, Richard 4a ACK FEISTY (L) G Norris, Kieran Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. K. Morris, Neil 5 WAVELESS (GB) (L) M Mitchell, Michael Rowe, Amy Taylor Amy Taylor Rowe 6 ZIO ELIO (L) G Dalton, Bernard Edition Farm Dalton, Kate 7 NORSE STAR (IRE) (x7) (L) G Doyle, Jack The Fields Stable Voss, Elizabeth 8 WILLOW U (L) M Crimin, Shane Check Mark Stables LLC Valentine, Richard a -- Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. Blinkers Off: Any Given Royal Cheek Piece On: Zio Elio 8 4th Race. (C50) Post Time: 2:45PM Purse $75,000 Guaranteed The David Semmes Memorial (Grade II) 2 1/8 Miles(Hurdle) For Four Year Olds and Upward. 1a SEMPRE MEDICI (FR) (L) G Watters, Graham Naylor, Irvin S. Murphy, Cyril 2 SWANSEA MILE (IRE) (L) G Mitchell, Michael Rosbrian Farm Hendriks, Richard 3 HARDROCK ELEVEN (L) G Dalton, Bernard Virginia Lazenby Racing Stable LLC Dalton, Kate 4 MERCOEUR (FR) (L) G Doyle, Jack Smith, Michael A. Young, Leslie 5 BALANCE THE BUDGET (L) G Watts, Mark Stonelea Stable LLC Gomena, Julie 6a JAMARJO (IRE) (L) G Keating, Eddie Naylor, Irvin S. Young, Leslie 7 PERSONAL START (L) G Foley, Barry Bryant, Magalen O. Valentine, Richard a -- Naylor, Irvin Blinkers On: Swansea Mile (IRE) 7

2 5th Race. (C51) Post Time: 3:30PM Purse $100,000 Guaranteed The Virginia Gold Cup 4 Miles(Timber)(On The Turf) For Five Year Olds and Upward. 1a SUPER SATURDAY (L) G Galligan, Gerard Naylor, Irvin S. Neilson, Katherine 2 DADDY IN THE DARK G McDermott, Sean Fenwick, H. Bruce Fenwick, H. 3 GRAND MANAN (L) G McCarthy, William Armata Stable Meister, William 4a EBANOUR (IRE) (L) G Nagle, Darren Naylor, Irvin S. Murphy, Cyril 5 ZANCLUS (L) G Norris, Kieran Collette, Sara E. Morris, Neil 6 HILL TIE(S) (L) G Poretz, Eric Sportsmans Hall Davies, Joseph 7 LE CHEVALIER (L) G Doyle, Jack Smith, Michael A. Gomena, Julie a -- Naylor, Irvin 7 6th Race. (C52) Post Time: 4:15PM Purse $50,000 Guaranteed The Secretariat Stakes 1 1/2 Miles(Turf) For Three Year Olds and Upward. 1a RENOWN (GB) (L) G Doyle, Jack Merriebelle Stable LLC Voss, Elizabeth 2 OVERWHELMING (L) G McDermott, Sean Woodslane Farm Fisher, Jack 3 GO GET THE BASIL (L) G McCarthy, William Ledyard, Eve Hendriks, Richard 4 GOLD BRAID (L) G Mitchell, Michael Russell, William M. and Yadkin Farm Morris, Neil 5 AMIGO (L) G Foley, Barry Nettere, Julie Valvo, Zoe 6 TEXAS ZIP (L) G Galligan, Gerard Lake Lonely Racing Sheppard, Jonathan 7 WOODFIELD SPRINGS (L) G Norris, Kieran Hyggelig Haven LLC McGlothlin, Mary 8 SCOUT LEADER(S) (L) G Lampton, Mason Hardaway Boucher, Lilith 9 CAPTAIN DIXIE (L) G Galligan, Gerard Galligan, Gerard Galligan, Gerard 10 TITANIUM HEART(S) (L) G Galligan, Gerard Rowe, Amy Taylor Amy Taylor Rowe 11 TOBIAS G.9 *146 Brion, Keri Eason, Johnny Fernandez, Rafael 12 QUALIFY (L) G Nagle, Darren Bosley, Patricia L. Bosley, Louis 13 ARTIC NORTH (L) G Baumgardner, Bethany Voss, Mrs. Thomas H. Voss, Elizabeth a -- Merriebelle Stable LLC 12-1AE 7th Race. (C53) Post Time: 4:45PM Purse $40,000 ALLOWANCE 1 1/2 Miles(Turf) For Three Year Olds and Upward Which Have Never Won A Race Other Than Maiden, Claiming Or Starter. 1 DARK GEMINI (IRE) (L) G McCarthy, William Serendipity Stables (Griswold) Fisher, Jack 2a SIXTY FIVE (FR) (L) G Mitchell, Michael Rosbrian Farm Hendriks, Richard 3 NORSE STAR (IRE) (x3) (L) G Doyle, Jack The Fields Stable Voss, Elizabeth 4 DELAWANA (L) G.10 ***137 Fullilove, Emme Ballyerin Racing LLC Meyers, Madison 5 FRONT LINE PAIGE (L) G Norris, Kieran Wright, Lana Morris, Neil 6b MACUE (L) G McDermott, Sean Lady Olivia Northcliff LLC Morgan, Carla 7 GALAXY EXPRESS (x8) (L) G Boucher, Richard Westerly Farm LLC Boucher, Lilith 8 KHAFAYYA (IRE) (L) G Doyle, Jack Sheppard, Sharon E. Young, Leslie 9 TRUSTIFARIAN (x8) (L) G Foley, Barry S. Rebecca Shepherd Bourke, David 10 JUMP SHIP G Boucher, Richard Why Not Racing LLC Boucher, Lilith 11 LOST STORY (L) G Nagle, Darren Johnston, Jr., Mrs. S. K. Wyatt, Todd 12 CROSS CURRENT (L) G.4 *146 Poretz, Eric Grier, Mark B. Wyatt, Todd 13 RISKY SOUR (L) G.6 *142 Sinnott, Dean Cushny, Van Young, Leslie 14 STRONG (L) G Mitchell, Michael PathFinder Racing Morris, Neil 15 QUIET PREDICTION M.7 *137 Brion, Keri Eason, Johnny Briggs, Kelsey 16 DIAMOND DRIVE (LX) G.4 ***137 Katz, Sarah Ivy Hill Stable Alicia Murphy 17 DATA ROOM (L) G.4 *142 Keating, Eddie Sycamore Run Farms Neilson, Katherine 18 END OF AN ERA (L) G Doyle, Jack Atlanta Hall LLC Voss, Elizabeth 19a GEYSER (L) G Mitchell, Michael Rosbrian Farm Hendriks, Richard 20b DANIELLA (L) F McDermott, Sean Lady Olivia Northcliff LLC Morgan, Carla a -- Rosbrian Farm b -- Lady Olivia Northcliff LLC Cheek Piece On Blinkers Off: Risky Sour Cheek Piece On: Strong 12-8AE

3 8th Race. (C54) Post Time: 5:15PM Purse $35,000 VIRGINIA STATE BRED ALLOWANCE 1 1/4 Miles(Turf) For VA-BRED Three Year Olds and Upward. 1 COMPLETE ST. (L) M Boucher, Richard Crossman, Harlan Boucher, Lilith 2 TRUSTIFARIAN (x7) (L) G Foley, Barry S. Rebecca Shepherd Bourke, David 3 OFFICER'S OATH (L) G McDermott, Sean Smart, Jr., Bruce Day, James 4 WHISKEY WU (L) G Dalton, Bernard Quest Realty Cooney, Susan 5 SHACKLETON (L) G Red Rock Farm Mulligan, Edward 6 WILLISVILLE (L) G Rofe, Jean L. Rofe, Jean 7 TUBAL (L) G Nagle, Darren Naylor, Irvin S. Murphy, Cyril 8 SUPER BIRD G R. Robert Kirk Mulligan, Edward 9 ERYX (L) G Norris, Kieran Collette, Sara E. Morris, Neil 10 GALAXY EXPRESS (x7) (L) G Boucher, Richard Westerly Farm LLC Boucher, Lilith 11 ACCOUNTABLE (L) G Mitchell, Michael Lady Olivia Northcliff LLC Morgan, Carla Cheek Piece On: Eryx (S) Denotes Supplementary Nominations. Scratches, naming of riders and equipment changes by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, with the NSA office ( ). Horses may not remain cross entered beyond Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. For communication with the NSA after 5:00 p.m., NSA cellular phones - Bill Gallo Stewards: Tad Zimmerman (Presiding), Gus Brown, Gregg Morris NSA Officials: Stewards Secretary - Bill Gallo; Clerk of Scales - Bill Hair; Horse Identifier/Tattoo Technician - Sam Geris; Starter - Graham Alcock; Stable Judge? Stirling Young; Testing Vet - Dr. Chad Hundley; Medication Veterinarian - Dr. Jeff Witwer ( ). The Virginia Gold Cup SOTA representative will be Richard Valentine ( ). The SJAA jockey representative will be Jennie Pearson ( Please direct all horsemen's issues or concerns to these individuals prior to approaching the Race Chairman or a member of the Race Committee. Attention Horsemen: Any scratches after Wednesday, May 2 must be made with the Presiding Steward, Tad Zimmerman ( ) and shall only be made based on the recommendation of a veterinarian. Post time for the first race is 12:30 p.m. Riders must be present and signed in to the Jockey area by 11:00 a.m. You may then continue a course walk if you are present for the Stewards meeting. There will be a mandatory apprentice jockeys meeting with the Stewards at 11:30 a.m., followed by a meeting of all jockeys. There will be an officials meeting immediately following the Jockeys meetings at the Stewards Stand at 11:45 a.m. Note: Jockey fees for non-winners in flat races at the Virginia Gold Cup will be $100. Credentials Needed: All owners, trainers, riders, and grooms participating in the Virginia Gold Cup races are required to be licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission (VRC). The easiest way to obtain a license is by going to the Commission's website at and clicking on "Virginia Racing License" in the upper left-hand side of the home page. You will then see a list of documents including the "Racing Application for Participants", "General Application Instructions", "Fee Schedule", and "Credit Card Verification Form". Simply print out the application and complete it by referring to the fee schedule and general instructions. Once the application is completed, signed, and dated you may either mail it along with the appropriate payment to 5707 Huntsman Road, Suite 201-B, Richmond, VA or scan the application along with Credit Card Verification Form and to VRCLicense@vrc.virginia.gov. The VRC will also be on site at the Spring House on Thursday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for licensing or picking up badges. (Please note: All licensing must to be completed by Friday, May 4.) If you have any questions or require assistance with this process, please contact Rhonda Davis at Owners and trainers, etc. participating in the flat races only do not need to be credentialed by NSA. Grooms must have a VRC license unless they have a current license from another jurisdiction, in which case they may obtain a day pass on the day of the races at the horsemen's check-in tent located in the stable area. A horsemen's check-in tent will be located in the stable area to handout and sell wristbands (only needed for those without a license). Horsemen will receive 4 complimentary wristbands for each horse entered to race, 1 per trainer and jockey; additional wristbands may be purchased at $35 each. The 2018 NSA mirror-hung car pass will admit the vehicle to Gate 2. The NSA pin will allow entrance to Members Hill only but does not allow entrance to VRC restricted areas. Anyone with questions can contact the VGCA office at SADDLING IN THE STABLE AREA: Please be advised that the VGCA has obtained a change in the VRC statutes allows saddling in the stable. Therefore, ALL horses will be saddled in the stable area and will then be led to the paddock TOGETHER. The trainer or their designate will be responsible for transporting the tack after weighing out back to the barn for saddling. Jockeys are not allowed in the stabling area. Please note post time for each race and have your horse ready to parade to the paddock at the appropriate time. If trainers have multiple horses in a race or horses in back to back races, please make appropriate plans as it is imperative that we stay on schedule. The Virginia Gold Cup Races will have Pari-Mutuel wagering and be subject to the authority of the Virginia Racing Commission. Private veterinarians are prohibited to have contact with horses prior to racing. Veterinarians and trainers are encouraged refer to the Virginia Medication Synopsis (updated January 2018) found on the homepage of the Virginia Racing Commission website ( or contact the Racing Commission State Veterinarian, Dr. Richard Harden, with any specific medication questions at or A veterinary exam is required for all horses. Examinations will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end by 11:30 a.m. ALL HORSES (WHETHER ON LASIX OR NOT) MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS BY 10:00 A.M. FOR THE PRE-RACE VET EXAM. ALL HORSES MUST BE TATTOOED; or MICROCHIPPED with the approval of the Stewards. FOAL PAPERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE ON FILE WITH THE HORSE IDENTIFIER. THIRD PARTY FUROSEMIDE (SALIX) ADMINISTRATION: Horsemen are reminded that third party administration of furosemide (Salix) is in effect at this race meet. Please refer to the 2018 NSA Spring Condition Book (center orange section) for complete details of the NSA Medication policy. Contact Dr. Jeff Witwer ( ). ALL LASIX HORSES MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 4 HOURS PRIOR TO POST TIME FOR THEIR RACE. However, all horses must be on the grounds no later 10:00 a.m. for the pre-race veterinary exams. Horses shipping to Virginia Gold Cup must have a health certificate dated within the last 10 days 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 120 days; and a Coggins test conducted within 12 months. Stabling - Stalls will be provided for each entry. For special accommodations and bedding contact Thomas C. Williams (Reggie) at Should you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about these modifications, please contact Dr. Alfred C. Griffin, Jr. at Apprentice allowances must be claimed at the time of entry and all horses MUST be saddled in the stable area. NO SCHOOLING ON THE COURSE RACE WEEK. The course will be available for walking on Thursday, May 3. Accommodations recommended at The Hampton Inn, or the Holiday Inn Express, Anyone interested in reserved spots or a race day schedule can go to or call

4 Participants at the Gold Cup will be admitted at Horsemen's Gate #2 with the regular NSA-issued 2018 Horsemen's hang tag car pass. NSA Horsemen's pins will be honored at the gate to Members Hill but will not admit vehicles at gates. 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 Virginia Gold Cup racecourse was inspected on April 24, 2018 by Adel Marquez. Turf: Fescue and bluegrass, 6 inches in height. Compaction: (Good) Moisture: Raining during course inspection. The course map for the flat races will be available online by Friday morning.

5 RACE MEET INFORMATION SHEET MEET: VIRGINIA GOLD CUP DATE: MAY 6, 2017 POST TIME: 12:30 PM 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, trainers, riders, and grooms participating in the Virginia Gold Cup races are required to be licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission (VRC). The easiest way to obtain a license is by going to the Commission s website at and clicking on Virginia Racing License in the upper left hand side of the home page. You will then see a list of documents including the Racing Application for Participants, General Application Instructions, Fee Schedule, and Credit Card Verification Form. Simply print out the application and complete it by referring to the fee schedule and general instructions. Once the application is completed, signed, and dated you may either mail it along with the appropriate payment to 5707 Huntsman Road, Suite 201-B, Richmond, VA or scan the application along with Credit Card Verification Form and to VRCLicense@vrc.virginia.gov. The VRC will also be on site at the Spring House on Thursday, May 3 rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday, May 4 th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for licensing or picking up badges. (Please note: All licensing must to be completed by Friday, May 4 th.) If you have any questions or require assistance with this process, please contact Rhonda Davis at (804) Owners and trainers, etc. participating in the flat races only do not need to be credentialed by NSA. Grooms must have a VRC license unless they have a current license from another jurisdiction, in which case they may obtain a day pass on the day of the races at the horsemen s check-in tent located in the stable area. A horsemen's check-in tent will be located in the stable area to handout and sell wristbands (only needed for those without a license). Horsemen will receive 4 complimentary wristbands for each horse entered to race, 1 per trainer and jockey; additional wristbands may be purchased at $35 each. The 2018 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 Does not allow entrance to VRC restricted areas. Race Day Activities: Jack Russell Terrier Races; National Anthem by Angela Knight; Grooms award for Best Turned Out Horse in each race. Will Call/Location: Old Tavern Store (across from Gate 1 on Rt. 245) - on race day only Horse Related: Temporary Stabling -- Stable Manager: Thomas C. Williams ( ) Hot Water No Electrical Outlets Yes Veterinary Assistance Yes Hotels, Motels/B&B s: Hampton Inn, Warrenton, VA Holiday Inn Express, 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 Salamander Resort, Middleburg 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 The New Bridge, Warrenton, VA PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON BACK OF CAR PASS

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