SCARBOROUGH DOWNS RACE TRACK

To: All Horsemen                                                                                March 8, 2007

From: Stephen Cobbett, Director of Security                                     No. 07 – 08

Subject: Policy For Horses Stabled, Training or Racing on the Grounds of Scarborough Downs For The Year 2007

Effective immediately the following policy is in effect.

1. Only horses actively involved in racing or babies in training may be stabled on the grounds of Scarborough Downs. Horses no longer involved in harness racing or horses that have not raced in the past year may not be stabled at Scarborough Downs. This is to include retired horses and riding horses.

2. All horses stabled or entering the grounds of Scarborough Downs must have a valid negative Coggins, in accordance with title 7 section 1820 of the Maine Revised Statutes, requiring a negative Coggins test within 36 months, for all horses raced on, exhibited at or stabled at racetracks or fairgrounds. The Director of Security will maintain a record of horses stabled in the barns and horses shipped in on non-race days for training purposes. Horses entering the draw must have a valid negative coggins test on file with the Race Secretary’s office in accordance with chapter1, section 15 of the Rules of the Maine Harness Racing Commission.

3. Horses shipping onto the grounds of Scarborough Downs from out of state must have a certificate of veterinary inspection. The Director of Security will maintain a record of horses that are stabled in the barns, that ship in from out-of-state, or that are on the grounds on non-race days for training purposes. Horses entering the draw must have a certificate of veterinary inspection on file with the Race Secretary’s office. 

4. In an effort to keep safe all horses on the grounds of Scarborough Downs, given the recent out-breaks of Equine Herpes at other states. The following requirements are established before any horse may enter or reenter the grounds

1. All horses shipping onto the grounds of Scarborough Downs for the purpose of training or racing will be vaccinated for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) before being allowed on the grounds. Proof of immunization will be required.
2. No horse will be permitted to enter the grounds of Scarborough Downs that does not have a valid negative coggins and proof of immunization for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV). The Director of Security will maintain a record of horses in the barnyard and horses shipping in on non-race days for training purposes. Horses entering the draw must have proof of a valid negative coggins and immunization for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) on file with the race office.
3. Vaccinations for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) should be given 14 days before entering the grounds of Scarborough Downs and must be current within 6 months. 

5. The Barn Supervisor will assign all horses stalls. Horsemen who bring a new horse onto the grounds must have all paper work and check the horse in with security at the stable gate. Horses showing up at the stable gate without paper work will be turn away.

6. Horsemen that are stable on the grounds and transfer a horse to another horsemen must fill out a transfer sheet with security at the stable gate. 

7. Scarborough Down will have over night stalls available this year on a first come first served basis on race days.  Contact Director of Security for stalls.

8. This regulation is subject to change at the discretion of track management.