Get ready for the
excitement because racing will start earlier than normal this year. Mark your
calendars as RUS New York kicks off its season at Goshen Historical
Track.
There will be two
races held at the historical oval this season. The first will be a part of the
2019 Fair Series and the second will be a conditioned race.
“We are excited to be
able to offer these races as it provides a huge opportunity to show our unique
sport and the versatility of the breed in front of very large audiences. Racing
at the historic track is unlike racing anywhere else. Fans are there because
they love horse racing and you can hear them cheer the entire time you’re out
there,” RUS NY President Michelle Miller said.
Conditions for the
races are as follows:
Races are being funded
by RUS NY and will follow the organization’s rules and regulations. Riders must
be a member of RUS NY. (Anyone can join for free by e-mailing rusnewyorkseries@gmail.com).
Rider requirements for
both races: Riders must hold a current active RUS license with the USTA and
have at least one charted line behind the gate in 2019. Riders will need to
sign a waiver and are subject to a breathalyzer. Riders must participate in
fundraisers and or sponsorship funding with a minimum of $500 raised to
participate in any RUS NY event.
Horse requirement for
both races: Horses must be 3 years old or older to participate (can be
older than 14). Horses must show a charted RUS line on the trot
gait in 2019. The horse does not need to go with another horse. If
there are more than 8 entries those showing to be most competitive will be
used.
Father’s Day Matinee
Race: Sunday, June 16
Will serve as the first
leg of the RUS NY Fair Series. See rus-newyork.com
for fair series conditions.
All paperwork (W-9,
Purse authorization) needs to be sent to RUS NY at 725 County Highway 45
Milford NY 13807 no later than Friday, June 21 to be paid. Must finish race to
get purse money.
Entries- will be taken by RUS NY
not Goshen Track so DO NOT ENTER ONLINE or CALL THE RACE OFFICE. Entries will
be taken on Thursday, June 13th from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (607) 316-8268.
Entries can be placed via text, but if a confirmation is not sent back be sure
to call.
Estimated purse of
$1,500 to be paid out per Fair Series conditions.
Grand Circuit RUS
Race: Thursday, July 4
Conditions: 5,000 P/Cs last three
starts in 2019 at any parimutuel track. Horses with no harness starts will be
eligible based on RUS qualifying times (must go 2:16 but no faster than 2:02 on
any size track).
This race will go for an
estimated purse of $2,000 to be paid out:
5 or more starters 50, 25,
12, 8, 5 percent
4 starters 50, 25, 15,
10 percent
3 starters 50, 30, 20
percent
All W-9s and purse
authorizations must be sent to RUS NY at 725 County Highway 45 Milford NY 13807
no later than Monday, July 8. All RUS NY rules and regulations will be used-
see rus-newyork.com for more
details.Trainers and owners of horses that participate in the June 16 race will
get first preference into the Grand Circuit race if there are more horses
entered than can fit behind the gate. Riders who participate in the June race
will also get preference if not on the same mount.
Entries- Will be taken by RUS NY
not Goshen Track so DO NOT ENTER ONLINE or CALL THE RACE OFFICE. Entries will
be taken on Friday, June 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (607) 316-8268. Entries
can be placed via text, but if a confirmation is not sent back be sure to call.
NO HORSE will be allowed to race, or be permitted to enter the
grounds of Goshen Historic Track, without the following:
1. PROOF OF NEGATIVE
COGGINS (EIA) TEST, within twelve (12) months of race date.
2. PROOF OF RABIES
VACCINATION, within twelve (12) months of race date and not less than 14 days
prior to race date.
NON-NEW YORK STATE
HORSES: ALL HORSES ENTERING NEW YORK STATE MUST HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE AND A
CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (INTERSTATE HEALTH CHART) ISSUED WITHIN 30
DAYS OF ARRIVAL ON THE GROUNDS OF GOSHEN HISTORIC TRACK.
What is Racing Under
Saddle:
Also known as Monte
Racing, RUS, is a hybrid between harness racing and thoroughbred racing. The
sport consists of a rider atop a Standardbred in a saddle instead of
pulling a sulky. RUS is an exciting part of international
standardbred racing and is conducted daily at most European tracks as part
of their regular pari-mutuel wagering programs.
RUS NY is an
organization that helps coordinate and promote under saddle races across the
state. The main goal is to promote the unique sport, educate about the versatility
of the Standardbred breed as both a racing and a riding horse and to help
Standardbreds find great homes after they finish their days on the track. Visit
ruse-newyork.com for more
information.
To keep
up on RUS NY happenings follow the group at:
- Facebook.com/RUSNYSeries
- Twitter.com/RUS_NewYork
- http://rus-newyork.blogspot.com
- Rus-newyork.com
