Racing Calendar Part Two 2014 Published Wednesday 7 th May For races run in June 2014 ENTRIES AND DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE BY TELEPHONE OR ONLINE ONLY TO THE ARO OFFICE. Individual races may be re titled at a later date. However, for the purposes of race entries & declarations please use the titles listed. Start Types and Safety Factors are figures shown below each race on the left hand side of the page. Safety Factors may be altered at the discretion of the Stewards. All races in the Racing Calendar will be held under The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing. ENTRIES TELEPHONE 01635 230274 ONLINE www.aroracing.co.uk Entries must be made between 2.30pm on Tuesdays and 12 noon on Wednesdays. DECLARATIONS TELEPHONE 01635 230274 ONLINE www.aroracing.co.uk Declarations must be made between 2.30pm on Wednesdays and 11 am on Thursdays ARO Ltd, The Racecourse,, Berks, RG14 7NZ. Telephone: 01635 524445. www.aroracing.co.uk info@aroracing.co.uk Published by ARO Ltd
CONTENTS Notices Page Changes to the Raceplan 2 2014 Sponsorship News Al Awal Stud UK Mares Championship 2 Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Breeders Scheme 2 2014 Race Plan 3 Race Conditions Hereford, Sunday 8 June 4, Thursday 12 June 7 Huntingdon, Sunday 22 June 8, Tuesday 24 June 11 1
NOTICES CHANGES TO THE RACE PLAN A Premier Handicap for horses rated 0-80 over 1 mile and 2 furlongs has been included on 12 th June. AL AWAL STUD UK MARES CHAMPIONSHIP The Arabian Racing Organisation is very pleased to announce the generous support of Al Awal Stud and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in offering a covering for the leading (UK Owned and Trained*) Mare of the 2014 Arabian Racing season. The winning mare, merited on performance of wins and places, will be awarded a nomination to Group 1 Kahayla Classic and President Cup winning stallion SERAPHIN DU PAON. SERAPHIN DU PAON, presents the finest French/Tunisian genetics, by AKBAR (FR) out of BINT EL BEDIA (TN) from the stellar Tunisian tail female line of SAMARIA. The Al Awal Stud also stands: Abu Alemarat, Al Nasr, Calin Du Loup, Darike, Elios De Carrere, Johnny OnThe Spot, TH Richie and Zefiro De Nulvi. Visit: www.alawalstud.com Frozen Semen available in France from: www.harasdethouars.com * To qualify for this championship, the owner and trainer of the mare must reside in the UK. QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB BREEDERS SCHEME Introduced in 2013, the QREC breeders incentive scheme was extremely popular and ARO is delighted to confirm that the money available to each race in 2014 will increase from 200 to 500 for ARO Purebred Arabian races (excluding single races on TB cards and Dubai Day). To be eligible for the scheme breeders must: Have a UK based breeding establishment. Have fewer than 5 active broodmares Have at least one foal registered in their name with the Arab Horse Society. Be listed in the passport as the registered breeder of the runner. Breeders annual registration will cost just 15. Horses must finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in any eligible Purebred Arabian race. Payments will be made into the ARO Client Account of the registered breeder as follows: 1 st : 200, 2 nd : 150, 3 rd : 100, 4 th : 50. 2
Month F/S Date/Venue Maiden May June July Aug Dubai Day Oman Day Sept F1 S1 S2 S3 F2 S4 F3 S5 F4 S7 F5 S8 F6 F7 F8 S10 S11 F9 Maiden 0-40 0-50 0-60 0-70 0-80 0-90 0-100+ Taunton Sunday 11th 8f 7f 8f Conditions Races International Pattern Races 1-6 8f Race Index 6-10 8f 1-7 Curragh Sunday 25th Listed 8f 8 Saturday 31st Hereford Sunday 8th Thursday 12th Huntingdon Sunday 22nd Tuesday 24th Hereford Saturday 5th Saturday 19th Huntingdon Sunday 27th Sunday 3rd Sunday 10th Windsor Sunday 24th Hereford Sunday 7th Doncaster Saturday 13th Saturday 20th Wolverhampton 7f 7f 9f S M 8f * 7f 9f 14f 7f * 14f 9f 14f 6f 3 & 4YO 6f 9f * 7f 16f 12f 9f 3 & 4YO 6f 14f 6f Appr** 50-80 7f Listed 9-10 35-75 7f 50-90 8f 0-115 13f 3 & 4YO M M L M S S * L S M S Conditions 5f Conditions Conditions M Group 3 5f 3 x Gp 1 (,, 6f) 1 x Group 2 (7f) Group 1, 4yr+ 8f M 3 divs Sunday 28th 7f 6f 9f 9f Total no of races 8 7 5 5 *** 6 * 6 6 *** 6 5 4 8 Group, 2 Listed Banded (TB & AA) 1-5 1-5 8f 1-5 1-5 9f 10 5-10 6-10 8f 6-10 6-10 9f 2014 PROVISIONAL RACE PLAN ALL RACES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AND CHANGE * to Owners with fewer than 5 horses curerntly registered to race with ARO 21/03/14 AS ** Apprentice Race *** Race count - the 2nd and 3rd division of the 0-80 Finals at Wolverhampton are counted in the 0-60 and 0-50 column respectively 3
ENTRIES close by DECLARATIONS to run by Hereford C O N D I T I O N B O O K FOR THE HH SHEIKH MANSOOR FESTIVAL RACE MEETING To be held under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing At HEREFORD RACECOURSE on Sunday 8 June 2014 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL 1200 hours Wednesday 28 May 2014 1100 hours Thursday 5 June 2014 First Race - 2:00 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - Arabtec Maiden Stakes For Maiden Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, SEVEN FURLONGS or thereabouts. HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 1,000 20 to enter. 40 to declare. 500 to the winner, 200 to the second, 120 to the third, 80 to the fourth, 60 to the fifth, 40 to the sixth. Weights: 5 yrs old & upwards 10st 4lb, 4 yrs old 10st, 3 yrs old 9st 6lb. 16 ALLOWANCES: Fillies & Mares 5lb Second Race - 2:30 16 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Handicap Stakes (0-50) For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, rated 0-50, SEVEN FURLONGS or thereabouts HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 800 25 to enter. 400 to the winner, 160 to the second, 96 to the third, 64 to the fourth, 48 to the fifth, 32 to the sixth. Weights 10st 7lb - 9st Third Race - 3:00 16 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - IFAHR Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, rated 0-90, ONE MILE, SIX FURLONGS or thereabouts. HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 1,200 600 to the winner, 240 to the second, 144 to the third, 96 to the fourth, 72 to the fifth, 48 to the sixth. Weights: 10st 7lb - 9st 4 contd..
Sunday 8 June 2014 continued... Fourth Race - 3:30 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - General Youth and Sports Authority Maiden Stakes For Maiden Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, ONE MILE or thereabouts. Open to Owners with fewer than 5 horses registered to race with ARO in 2014. HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 1,000 20 to enter. 40 to declare. 500 to the winner, 200 to the second, 120 to the third, 80 to the fourth, 60 to the fifth, 40 to the sixth. Weights: 5 yrs old & upwards 10st 4lb, 4 yrs old 10st, 3 yrs old 9st 6lb. 16 ALLOWANCES: Fillies & Mares, 5lb. Fifth Race - 4:00 16 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - AD Sports Council Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, rated 0-70, ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG or thereabouts. HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 1,200 600 to the winner, 240 to the second, 144 to the third, 96 to the fourth, 72 to the fifth, 48 to the sixth. Weights 10st 7lb - 9st Sixth Race - 4:30 Wathba Stud Farm Cup - TDIC Conditions Stakes For Purebred Arabians who have not won a Group PA race (or equivalent), 3 yrs old & upwards. FIVE FURLONG or thereabouts. HH SHEIKH MANSOOR BIN ZAYED AL NAYHAN GLOBAL ARABIAN HORSE FLAT RACING FESTIVAL has kindly sponsored this race. Prize Fund: 1,200 600 to the winner, 240 to the second, 144 to the third, 96 to the fourth, 72 to the fifth, 48 to the sixth. Weights: 5 yrs old & upwards 10st 4 yrs old 9st 10lb 3 yrs old 9st 2lb 16 PENALTIES: Winner of a Conditions Race (or equivalent) since January 1st 2012, 7lb. ALLOWANCES: Maidens, 5lb. Fillies & Mares, 5lb. 5 contd..
Sunday 8 June 2014 continued... Sub. Race 1 (to be used if needed) Wathba Stud Farm Cup - Substitute Race For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards. ONE MILE or thereabouts. Prize Fund will transfer from voided race.. Weights: 5 yrs old & upwards 9st 7lb 4 yrs old 9st 3lb 3 yrs old 8st 9lb 16 PENALTIES: Winner of a Group 1 (or equivalent) since January 1st 2012, 14lb. Winner of a Group 2 (or equivalent) since January 1st 2012, 11lb. Winner of a Group 3 (or equivalent) since January 1st 2012, 8lb. Winner of a Conditions Race (or equivalent) since January 1st 2012, 4lb. ALLOWANCES: Maidens, 5lb. Fillies & Mares, 5lb BREEDERS: All Purebred Arabian races at this meeting qualify for the QREC Breeders Incentive Scheme. STABLING: Overnight and day stabling available ( 15 +VAT per box). Please book through the ARO Office by close of declarations. 6
C O N D I T I O N B O O K FOR THE SUMMER RACING AFTERNOON RACE MEETING To be held under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing At NEWBURY RACECOURSE on Thursday 12 June 2014 ENTRIES close by DECLARATIONS to run by SUBJECT TO APPROVAL 1200 hours Wednesday 4 June 2014 1100 hours Tuesday 10 June 2014 Stalls 12 Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Premier Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, rated 0-80, ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS or thereabouts. QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Prize Fund: 4,000 2,000 to the winner, 800 to the second, 480 to the third, 320 to the fourth, 240 to the fifth, 160 to the sixth. Weights: 10st - 8st This is a "designated race" under the provisions of Appendix 34 of the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing. RIDER ELIGIBILITY: See Regulation 32(ii) of the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing 2014. Riders should note the BHA whip regulations currently in force. STABLING: Day and overnight stabling is available ( 15+ VAT per box). 7
ENTRIES close by DECLARATIONS to run by Huntingdon C O N D I T I O N B O O K FOR THE SECOND JUNE RACE MEETING To be held under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing At HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE on Sunday 22 June 2014 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL 1200 hours Wednesday 11 June 2014 1100 hours Thursday 19 June 2014 First Race - 2:00 Royal Cavalry of Oman Maiden Stakes For Maiden Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, TEN FURLONGS or thereabouts. THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Prize Fund: 1,000 20 to enter. 40 to declare. 500 to the winner, 200 to the second, 120 to the third, 80 to the fourth, 60 to the fifth, 40 to the sixth. Weights: 5yrs old & upwards 10st 4lb 4 yrs old 10st 3 yrs old 9st 6lb 14 ALLOWANCES: Fillies & Mares, 5lb Second Race - 2:30 14 Friends of Arabian Racing Remembrance Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, rated 0-40, ONE MILE SIX FURLONGS or thereabouts. ARO is very grateful to the sponsors of this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner. Prize Fund: 800 25 to enter. 400 to the winner, 160 to the second, 96 to the third, 64 to the fourth, 48 to the fifth, 32 to the sixth. Weights: 10st 7lb - 9st Third Race - 3:00 14 ARO Open Race For Part Bred Arabs, Anglo Arabs and Thoroughbreds, 3 yrs old & upwards, in Bands 1-5. ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS or thereabouts. Prize Fund: 600 25 to enter. 48 to declare. 306 to the winner, 156 to the second, 84 to the third, 54 to the fourth. Weights: 11st - 9st. Horses in the highest band will carry 11st. Horses will receive a 5lb allowance for every band thereafter. Fourth Race - 3:30 14 Katara Beach Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3+ yrs old & upwards, rated 0-60, ONE MILE ONE FURLONG or thereabouts. QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner. Prize Fund 1,200 600 to the winner, 240 to the second, 144 to the third, 96 to the fourth, 72 to the fifth, 48 to the sixth. Weights: 10st 7lb - 9st 8 contd..
Sunday 22 June 2014 continued... Fifth Race - 4:00 14 Sultanate of Oman Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3+ yrs old & upwards, rated 0-90 SIX FURLONGS or thereabouts. THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Prize Fund: 1,800 900 to the winner, 360 to the second, 216 to the third, 144 to the fourth, 108 to the fifth, 72 to the sixth. Weights: 10st 7lb - 9st Sixth Race - 4:30 Qatar Supporting British Breeders Maiden Stakes For Maiden Purebred Arabians, 3 yrs old & upwards, SEVEN FURLONGS. Open to Owners with fewer than 5 horses in training. QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner. Prize Fund: 1,000 20 to enter. 40 to declare. 500 to the winner, 200 to the second, 120 to the third, 80 to the fourth, 60 to the fifth, 40 to the sixth. Weights: 5 yrs old & upwards 10st 4lb 4 yrs old 10st 3 yrs old 9st 6lb 14 ALLOWANCES: Fillies & Mares, 5lb Seventh Race - 5:00 14 Royal Cavalry of Oman Handicap Stakes For Purebred Arabians, 3+ yrs old & upwards, rated 0-70, ONE MILE AND SIX FURLONGS or thereabouts. THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Prize Fund: 1,800 900 to the winner, 360 to the second, 216 to the third, 144 to the fourth, 108 to the fifth, 72 to the sixth. Weights: 10st 7lb - 9st. 9 contd..
Sunday 22 June 2014 continued... Eighth Race - 5:30 14 ARO Open Race For Part Bred Arabs, Anglo Arabs and Thoroughbreds, 3 yrs old & upwards, in Bands 5-10. ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS or thereabouts. Prize Fund: 600 25 to enter. 48 to declare. 323 to the winner, 165 to the second, 113 to the third. Weights: 11st - 9st. Horses in the highest band will carry 11st. Horses will receive a 5lb allowance for every band thereafter. BREEDERS: All Purebred Arabian races at this meeting qualify for the QREC Breeders Incentive Scheme. STABLING: Overnight and day stabling available ( 15 +VAT per box). Please book through the ARO Office by close of declarations. 10
C O N D I T I O N B O O K FOR THE JUNE EVENING RACE MEETING To be held under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing At NEWBURY RACECOURSE on Tuesday 24 June 2014 ENTRIES close by DECLARATIONS to run by SUBJECT TO APPROVAL 1200 hours Wednesday 11 June 2014 1100 hours Saturday 21 June 2014 Stalls 12 Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Maiden Stakes For Maiden Purebred Arabians, 3 and 4 yrs old only, SIX FURLONGS or thereabouts. QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Prize Fund: 4,000 2,000 to the winner, 800 to the second, 480 to the third, 320 to the fourth, 240 to the fifth, 160 to the sixth. Weights: 4 yrs old 10st 3 yrs old 9st 6lb ALLOWANCES: Fillies & Mares, 5lb This is a "designated race" under the provisions of Appendix 34 of the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing. RIDER ELIGIBILITY: Open to ARO registered riders only (further eligibility critera may apply TBC). Riders should note the BHA whip regulations currently in force. STABLING: Day and overnight stabling is available ( 15+ VAT per box). Please note the Saturday Declaration closing date. 11