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Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC 2020 Shipping Confirmation Checklist (5/21/20) Dear Prospective Canterbury Park Trainer, We have received approval from the state of Minnesota to open our backstretch and have announced June 10 as our new Opening Day. The main track is slated to be open for training and times workouts on Wednesday, May 27. As you prepare for your arrival, we ask that you review the items below and the full procedures closely as your adherence to these rules and protocols is mandatory. Additionally, our 2020 Code of Conduct is attached. The following checklist must be completed and acknowledged via your signature below prior to your arrival at Canterbury Park in 2020. o All Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), Coggins, and Piroplasmosis information must be submitted by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to arrival at Canterbury Park. CVI’s must be dated with 10 days of arrival and contain a rectal temperature and Equine Herpes Virus vaccination information. Coggins test results should be dated within the 12 months prior to September 12, 2020. Negative Piroplasmosis test results for Theileria equi are required only for Quarter Horses originating for Texas. o Trainers must schedule their date and time of arrival with Stall Superintendent Andrew Vold via phone (763-234- 5966 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of their arrival and they must provide a full list of the help that will be coming to take care of their horses. o The trainer acknowledges that Canterbury Park has applied for racing dates beginning on June 10 but that they have not yet been approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission. Canterbury Park fully intends to run a race meet; however, we cannot guarantee a racing season due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Additionally, until such time as this policy is revised, horses will not be allowed to ship out unless requiring transport for emergency veterinarian services. o Lastly, in the unlikely event of an outbreak on the backstretch, where the cases become too difficult to manage, the trainer must have an Emergency Plan in place for operations including off-site stabling and care for horses. It is our intent, with the support of the Minnesota HBPA, to open and operate the Canterbury Park backstretch for the daily care of horses. However, we ask that all trainers have plans in place, including those required for Evacuation. As the signed trainer below, I acknowledge and agree to abide by the conditions herein: ___________________________________ ________________ Signed Date

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Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC 2020 Shipping Confirmation Checklist (5/21/20)

Dear Prospective Canterbury Park Trainer,

We have received approval from the state of Minnesota to open our backstretch and have announced June 10 as our

new Opening Day. The main track is slated to be open for training and times workouts on Wednesday, May 27. As you

prepare for your arrival, we ask that you review the items below and the full procedures closely as your adherence to

these rules and protocols is mandatory. Additionally, our 2020 Code of Conduct is attached.

The following checklist must be completed and acknowledged via your signature below prior to your arrival at

Canterbury Park in 2020.

o All Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), Coggins, and Piroplasmosis information must be submitted by

email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to arrival at Canterbury Park. CVI’s must be dated with 10

days of arrival and contain a rectal temperature and Equine Herpes Virus vaccination information. Coggins test

results should be dated within the 12 months prior to September 12, 2020. Negative Piroplasmosis test results

for Theileria equi are required only for Quarter Horses originating for Texas.

o Trainers must schedule their date and time of arrival with Stall Superintendent Andrew Vold via phone (763-234-

5966 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of their arrival and they must provide a full list

of the help that will be coming to take care of their horses.

o The trainer acknowledges that Canterbury Park has applied for racing dates beginning on June 10 but that they

have not yet been approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission. Canterbury Park fully intends to run a race

meet; however, we cannot guarantee a racing season due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Additionally,

until such time as this policy is revised, horses will not be allowed to ship out unless requiring transport for

emergency veterinarian services.

o Lastly, in the unlikely event of an outbreak on the backstretch, where the cases become too difficult to manage,

the trainer must have an Emergency Plan in place for operations including off-site stabling and care for horses. It

is our intent, with the support of the Minnesota HBPA, to open and operate the Canterbury Park backstretch for

the daily care of horses. However, we ask that all trainers have plans in place, including those required for

Evacuation.

As the signed trainer below, I acknowledge and agree to abide by the conditions herein:

___________________________________ ________________

Signed Date

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Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC COVID-19 Operational Plan & Safety Protocols

(Last Updated May 21, 2020)

Canterbury Park Stable Area Operational Protocols:

The Minnesota HBPA, the Minnesota Racing Commission and Canterbury Park will continue working diligently to protect all parties, both human and equine, as horses are brought into the Canterbury Park Stable Area.

All licensees will be subject to the following protocol in addition to the Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC Code of Conduct which provides Canterbury Park the ability to exclude any individual on its backside for failure to follow stable area rules and regulations. Stable Gate and Stable Area Access:

Access to the Stable Gate will only be permitted from 6am-8pm daily and entrants must schedule their arrival at least 72 hours in advance with the Stall Superintendent or Vice President of Racing Operations.

All individuals wanting to access the stable area will be screened with basic health questions including but not limited to: Where have you recently traveled? Where are you coming from? Have you had a fever in the past seven days? Do you have any symptoms of COVID-19. Admittance will be allowed at the sole discretion of Canterbury Park.

Any horses shipping into the stable area between 8pm-6am must contact and receive special permission from the Vice President of Racing Operations.

Only essential people will be allowed in the Stable Area which shall include: o Licensed trainers with horses on Canterbury Park property. o Licensed Stable Area team members (Assistant Trainers, Grooms & Exercise Riders) o Licensed Canterbury Team members (Security, Track Crew, Select Facility Team members & Select

Racing Officials) o Licensed Veterinarians o Licensed Vendors Essential for Animal Health & Welfare o Licensed owners will only be allowed access if providing critical care to their horses o Licensed Jockeys and Jockey Agents will not be permitted until a later date

All individuals accessing or inhabiting the Canterbury Park Stable Area will be required to adhere to the following standards, without exception:

o Everyone will be required to have their temperature checked upon arrival each day. Those not presenting a normal temperature (<100.4° F) will be restricted from entering the Stable Area.

o A uniquely colored wristband will be issued daily to all individuals that present an acceptable temperature that must be worn until the next day’s temperature check.

o Everyone will be required to follow CDC/MN Department of Health guidelines relative to mask use (available in a separate document) while on property. Limited exclusions may include while in a private dorm room or private office space.

No 3-day visitor passes will be issued. Trainers and their help must make accommodations to get licensed immediately upon arrival. Licensing will be available on the backside at scheduled hours.

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Dorm Rooms:

Dorm rooms will be limited to 1 person per room; however, this policy may be reassessed at a later date and Canterbury Park Management reserves the right to reassign dorm rooms at any time.

Two dorm buildings will be isolated, left vacant and only used for the purposes of quarantine if such practice becomes necessary.

Canterbury Park will enhance its cleaning operation and frequency relative to dorm bathrooms, hallways, etc.

Shipping Requirements:

Commercial shippers must remain in their vehicles and allow help at the barn to unload the horse. Additionally, all help shall only unload horses going to their barn with shanks specifically for use by the individual removing the horse from the van or trailer.

Paperwork and any administrative work will be submitted electronically and in advance. If paperwork needs to be handled, it must be handled with gloves.

All possible communication will be done via phone call, email or text.

Once on property, horses will only be allowed to exit for emergency medical treatment or until authorized by Canterbury Park Management and the Commission Veterinarian.

Security Requirements:

Security will be outfitted in masks at all times. Additional PPE will be required for medical assessments or response.

No paperwork will be handled by security staff and all horsemen will be directed to submit their paperwork electronically via email to the Commission Veterinarian’s Office at least 24 hours prior to arrival ([email protected]).

All individuals will be required to be licensed immediately (or as soon as reasonably possible) upon arrival as no visitor passes will be issued. All licensing of grooms and trainers will be done on the backside. All individuals entering the premises for the first time must be trainers that have been approved for stalls, help listed on an approved trainer employee list as provided to Canterbury Park or commercial shipping drivers who have limited access as noted above.

Barn Operations:

Licensees are to understand and acknowledge that COVID-19 is easily killed in the environment with most common disinfectants as long as it is used regularly and agree to be certain to have the following on hand in their barn:

o Lysol spray (or similar) o Hand sanitizers o Soap and water (a bucket of soap and water continuously available for hand washing or rinsing is

convenient and effective – but it must be changed regularly if dirt or manure gets into it).

Barns should be as open as reasonable to allow as much fresh air exchange as possible.

Trainers shall determine whether they can limit the number of staff in the barn to essential staff or stagger shifts to ensure that there are as few people as possible in the barn at any one time.

It is advisable for each trainer to have one or two designated individuals to work with veterinarians, farriers, and other outside individuals to minimize contact with as few of your staff as possible.

Trainers must restrict the number of individuals allowed in the tack room or office at any one time.

Equipment will be assigned to specific barn personnel. (For example, each hot walker should have their own shank with their name on it. When stored, it should not be stored with other equipment until it is cleaned and sanitized.)

Other examples of equipment that should be limited to being touched by one person or as few people as possible (and fully sanitized daily): water and feed buckets, cross ties/stall ties, grooming supplies, tack saddles, girths, halters, wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and brooms.

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Additionally, within the barn, trainers and their staff should ensure these areas should be cleaned and sanitized regularly: door knobs, stall clips & gates, barn door handles, light switches, fan switches, counters and desks.

Additional Backside Expectations & Protocol:

Trainers are required to pay close attention to their staff and report anyone with any illness immediately to Security. Security will perform a secondary assessment and provide staff with access to additional health care, as needed.

All trainers are expected to create back-up horse care plans for their operations. This may include a system by which another barn is dedicated to assist in the care of horses in the event a team of team members is isolated.

In the unlikely event of an outbreak on the backstretch, where the cases become too difficult to manage, we are asking everyone to have an Emergency Plan in place for operations including off-site stabling and care for horses. It is our intent, with the support of the Minnesota HBPA, to open and operate the Canterbury Park backstretch for the daily care of horses. However, we ask that all trainers have plans in place, including those required for Evacuation.

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CANTERBURY PARK ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

2020 Racing Participant Conduct Policy

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1

PART 1 – GENERAL................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 PERSONAL CONDUCT........................................................................................................ 2

1.2 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................. 2

1.3 REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION .......................... 5

1.4 ACTING IN GOOD FAITH ................................................................................................... 5

1.5 RACETRACK AS SOLE ARBITER ..................................................................................... 6

1.6 RACETRACK AS A PRIVATE ACTOR............................................................................... 6

1.7 FIRE SAFETY......................................................................................................................... 6

1.8 INSURANCE........................................................................................................................... 6

1.9 SURVEILLANCE/RETENTION/INSPECTION .................................................................. 7

1.10 ASSUMPTION OF RISKS .................................................................................................. 7

PART 2 – RESULT OF CODE VIOLATIONS ........................................................................ 8

2.1 RESULT OF CP VIOLATIONS............................................................................................. 8

2.2 OPPORTUNITY FOR RECONSIDERATION ..................................................................... 8

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2020 Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC – Racing Participant Conduct Policy 1

INTRODUCTION

The reputation and integrity of Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC (“CPE”) is an asset that is

vital to CPE’s success. As a member of the Minnesota business community and the pari-mutuel

wagering industry, it is necessary for all of us to adhere to the highest standards of integrity, to

ensure positive public perception and confidence and maintain CPE’s Minnesota Racing

Commission (“MRC”) licenses. As a result, CPE requires CPE Racing Officials and persons who

hold valid licenses specifically relating to the integrity of racing as issued by the MRC, or are

otherwise permitted on CPE’s privately owned property, including, but not limited to, owners,

trainers, trainer’s agents, grooms, veterinarians, vendors, pony people, independent contractors,

jockeys, jockeys’ agents, minors, guests, agents, and anyone else with a license relating to the

integrity of racing (herein referred to as “Racing Participant”), to comply with all rules and

regulations as well as the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct. A failure to abide

by the rules and policies set forth in this Code of Conduct may result in discipline at the

discretion of CPE up to and including the exclusion from CPE property.

This Conduct Policy (“CP”) covers a wide range of practices and procedures designed to foster

integrity and honesty among all participants at CPE. It does not cover every issue that may arise,

but rather it sets out basic guidelines for all the individuals covered by this CP. All Racing

Participants must be familiar with and comply with all policies contained in the CP as well as all

other applicable laws and regulations. In the normal course of our business, CPE may require

individuals to complete and sign various forms, and provide other information as required or

requested, prior to being granted access or in continuing with racing privileges at CP.

No guide or code of conduct can replace the thoughtful behavior of someone conducting their

business with a high level of integrity. Therefore, dishonest or illegal conduct may constitute a

violation of this CP, regardless of whether the conduct is specifically addressed in the CP.

While we expect to periodically give notice relative to updates to the CP and other matters,

because of the fast-paced and highly regulated nature of our business, CPE reserves the right to

alter or amend all its rules and regulations, at any time, and from time to time, at its sole

discretion. CPE will use best efforts to communicate such changes; however, it is incumbent

upon the Racing Participant to be aware of any changes, updates or modifications to this CP.

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 PERSONAL CONDUCT

All persons covered by the CP are required to avoid conduct detrimental to the integrity of, and

public confidence in, pari-mutuel wagering. Guidelines promoting ethical and responsible

conduct serve the interests of CPE, participants in the sport and the racing industry. Illegal or

irresponsible conduct does more than simply tarnish the offender. It puts innocent people at risk,

damages the reputation of others involved in the racing business, and it undermines public trust

and support for the racing industry.

1.2 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

While criminal activity is clearly outside the scope of permissible conduct, and persons who

engage in criminal activity will be subject to the appropriate sanctions (legal and otherwise), the

standards of conduct for persons permitted to conduct business at CPE are considerably higher. It

is not enough to avoid being found guilty of a crime. Instead, persons must conduct themselves

in a way that is responsible, promotes the integrity our industry relies upon, and is lawful. All

persons permitted to conduct business on CPE property and to use the grounds must abide by the

lawful direction of all CPE personnel.

Persons who fail to live up to this standard of conduct are subject to action by CPE.

For example, action by CPE may be based on circumstances that include, but are not limited to

the conduct described below:

A. Discrimination, Harassment, Dishonest, Offensive or Unlawful Conduct

The following activities are prohibited:

Criminal offenses of any kind;

Discrimination or harassment, whether in or outside CPE property;

Violent, threatening or any form of abusive behavior, whether in or outside CPE

property;

Conduct that creates a negative public perception of CPE or undermines or puts at risk

the integrity and reputation of pari-mutuel wagering;

Violations of CPE safety policies or rules; and

Misrepresentations on any applications/forms and/or in any disclosures or statements to

CPE or MRC.

CPE is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination, and other unlawful

harassment. We have an expectation that all individuals that have been licensed by the MRC, as

well as any other individual who has been granted authorization to visit or preside on the

backside of Canterbury Park will at all times treat one another respectfully and with dignity.

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Actions, words, jokes or comments based on an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national

origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation,

age, or any other legally protected characteristic, is unlawful under federal, state, and/or local

laws, is absolutely forbidden and will not be tolerated. We consider discrimination, sexual and

other unlawful harassment to be forms of misconduct that is demeaning to others and which

undermines the integrity of the working relationship.

It is difficult for CPE to respond to an individual’s concerns about unlawful harassment if the

individual does not inform someone promptly. Any individual that believes he/she is the victim

of unlawful harassment or if they have witnessed any unlawful harassment should promptly call

the Confidential Hotline at 1-866-460-2621 to report a violation.

B. Medications and Related Issues

The presence of any medication in a horse in violation of MRC Chapter 7890, the subsequent

confirmation of such an excess by a split sample (if conducted) and the documented verification

of such an excess by the MRC – defined herein as a “positive test” - is prohibited.

A Trainer whose horse in such trainer’s care and custody receives a positive test for a Class 1 or

Class 2 medication (as determined by the Association of Racing Commissioners International,

“ARCI”), or a medication not permitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may not be

permitted to participate at CPE, upon receipt of information acknowledging a positive test.

CPE reserves the right to refuse entry to a horse that has received a positive test for a Class 1 or

Class 2 medication for a minimum period of 30 days from the date of Racetrack notification of

positive test. All horses in the care of a trainer receiving a Class 1 or Class 2 positive test may

also be requested to vacate grounds of CPE.

Any adjudication process undertaken by a Trainer, Owner or individual associated with a horse

receiving a positive test(s) shall not be a determining factor upon CPE, for independent actions

taken by CPE within the scope of this CP.

C. General Racing Issues

Knowingly receiving a horse through a transfer, or acting as a “program trainer,” from/or for

individuals not permitted on CPE’s property or not properly licensed by the appropriate

regulatory body. In such cases, a trainer or other individual associated with horse may be

required to provide written documentation evidencing such individual is the actual trainer, or that

a legitimate transfer has taken place among the former trainer or owner, wholly separated from

any matters involving such horse. Documentation that may be required includes, but is not

limited to, bank records, checks, receipts or signed affidavits. This requirement is over and above

any requirements that may be placed on an individual by any regulatory body.

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D. Illegal Drugs/Alcohol

The use, distribution or possession of illegal drugs is not permitted at any time on grounds of

CPE. For the purposes of this rule, an illegal drug is any drug which is not legally obtainable, or

one which is legally obtainable but has not been legally obtained, including prescription drugs

not legally obtained and prescription drugs that were prescribed for someone else.

E. No Solicitation Policy

There is a no solicitation policy at CPE, which includes, but is not limited to, circulation of

petitions, political flyers, or distribution of literature not approved in advance in writing by the

CPE. Signs identifying stables and trainers and vendors must be approved by the Racing

Secretary or Sr. Director of Racing Operations.

F. Mandatory Mortality Reviews

In the event a horse suffers a catastrophic injury or sudden death either during the course of a

live race, during training hours or on the grounds of CPE, CPE may require the trainer, and/or

any other individual associated with the training, racing, care or custody of such horse to

participate in a mortality review meeting with CPE and MRC. Such review meetings shall be

scheduled as soon as practical after such incidents occur.

Failure to adhere to this section may result in loss of stabling, racing privileges and/or possible

exclusion from CPE property.

G. Animal Welfare

Any Racing Participant covered by this CP who handles or treats any animal without regard for

the well-being of the animal or causes physical injury or pain or suffering to the animal,

including excessive or unnecessary training or whipping, in the sole discretion of CPE, may lose

stabling, racing privileges and/or possible exclusion from CPE property. It is the sole

responsibility of the trainer to ensure that a licensed veterinarian is available at all times to

ensure the health and welfare of such trainer’s horses and to attend to trainer’s horses at all times

such horses are on the grounds of CPE in any and all emergency situations.

In the event CPE receives credible and verifiable information regarding a Racing Participant at

CPE who knowingly, or without conducting proper due diligence, buys or sells a horse for

slaughter, directly or indirectly, such individual(s) may have his or her stalls revoked and may

lose stabling, racing privileges and/or possible exclusion from CPE property. CPE highly

encourages Racing Participants to obtain proper written documentation on the sale or transfer of

any horse that they previously raced or was stabled on the grounds of CPE and reserves the right

to require a trainer(s) or individuals responsible for a horse to provide such documentation.

Failure to cooperate under this section may lead to loss of stabling, racing privileges and/or

possible exclusion from CPE property

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H. Treatment of Racetrack Staff, Commission Staff, Patrons and Other Racing

Participants/Non-Disparagement

All persons covered by the CP are required to afford CPE’s staff, MRC staff, other Racing

Participants and CPE’s customers the highest level of professional courtesy and treatment.

Racing Participants agree to fully cooperate with the necessary provision of information and any

investigation by CPE staff.

Any verbal or physical mistreatment of, or inappropriate or disrespectful conduct toward, any of

these individuals will be viewed as a strict violation of the Standards of Conduct contained in the

CP.

It shall be a violation of CPE’s standards of conduct for any person covered by the CP to

disparage other Racing Participants, CPE Customers, CPE, MRC, either of its employees, staff,

vendors or personnel, in any manner by any type of medium. This includes, but is not limited to,

disparagement by use of the internet, e-mail, and via any social media such as blogs, Facebook,

twitter, etc.

I. Past Conduct and/or Sanctions

Past conduct and/or sanctions having occurred at CPE, or at other facilities may be considered

when evaluating the fitness of an individual covered by the CP to conduct business on CPE’s

property. Such evaluations and decisions will be at the sole discretion of CPE.

J. Racing Participant Care for CPE Property and Communal Areas

It shall be a violation of CPE’s standards of conduct for any person covered by the CP to

damage, disparage or otherwise allow for animals in their care to damage CPE property outside

of the normal course of business. These standards include, but are not limited to, allowing

animals in the care of the Racing Participant – equine or otherwise – to damage property or

otherwise endanger or threaten themselves or other Racing Participants through inappropriate or

aggressive behavior.

1.3 REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION

Individuals may anonymously, in good faith, report violations or suspected violations of the CP

via phone call to the CPE Confidential Hotline at 1-866-460-2621.

In addition, there can be no retaliation of any kind against any person for reporting a suspected

violation. Any person who feels that they have been retaliated against shall report it as set forth

above. Any person who retaliates against someone who has reported a suspected violation in

good faith is subject to actions against their CPE privileges as described in this CP.

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1.4 ACTING IN GOOD FAITH

Anyone filing a report or complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation of the CP must

be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed

indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have

been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious offense and in

violation of the principles contained in this CP.

1.5 RACETRACK AS SOLE ARBITER

CPE is the sole and ultimate arbiter in interpreting and enforcing provisions of this CP.

1.6 RACETRACK AS A PRIVATE ACTOR

While CPE may consider violations of racing rules and/or results of medication testing

performed by the MRC or other racing jurisdiction or regulatory body when exercising its rights

against individuals violating provisions of this CP, CPE is a wholly separate and private entity

from any state agency or regulatory body and at all times acts independently from any such

agencies or regulatory bodies with respect to all persons covered by the CP.

As CPE is duty bound to uphold the law, no efforts by CPE to do so shall be construed as

Racetrack operating as an instrument of the state.

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

All Racing Participants shall familiarize themselves with the location of fire alarms, fire

prevention signs and all firefighting equipment.

No person shall move, interfere with, damage or hinder the use of smoke detectors, heat

detectors or other fire suppression equipment or signage. All Racing Participants must adhere to

CPE rules and regulations pertaining to smoking on CPE premises, especially in any barn or

dormitory area(s.) Any disabled smoke detector may result in a fine.

1.8 INSURANCE

All persons holding a trainer’s license shall be required to have workmen’s compensation

insurance as required by the MRC. The trainer shall, upon request by CPE or MRC, provide a

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workmen’s compensation certificate and any other documentation CPE or MRC may reasonably

request evidencing that the foregoing insurance is in effect.

Any vehicle operated on CPE grounds or in the Racetrack stable area must be properly registered

with CPE and proof of proper insurance will be required upon request. No person shall operate

any vehicle in CPE’s stable area without a valid driver’s license.

CPE reserves the right, at any time, to require Racing Participants to show proof of any

appropriate insurance coverage as it deems necessary.

1.9 SURVEILLANCE & INSPECTION

Our business is highly regulated and requires significant oversight including security related

measures. As a result, we employ extensive surveillance and security on our property. All

individuals entering the grounds at CPE consent to all surveillance or inspection measures

employed by the CPE on its grounds for both individuals and horses.

CPE may require horses to be placed in a pre-race surveillance program prior to the post time of

the race in which they are entered under terms, conditions, policies and procedures prescribed

from time to time by CPE. Responsibility for each horse in any surveillance program will remain

solely with the horse’s trainer. In no event will Racetrack assume responsibility or liability for

such horse(s.)

CPE reserves the right to inspect any vehicle entering, exiting or parked on the grounds of the

CPE as well as any piece of equipment brought onto or into grounds of CPE by any individual.

Failure to allow inspections under this section may result in ejection of individual from CPE.

1.10 ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

All persons covered by this CP acknowledge animals, including but not limited to horses, horse

riding and racing, horse training and practicing, caring for horses and all other equestrian and

animal related activities can be extremely dangerous and routinely involve risk of serious injury,

death and/or property damage.

By participating in our industry and choosing to enter CPE’s premises voluntarily, Racing

Participant has and does hereby assume all of the above risks, and releases CPE, on their behalf

and on behalf of all their family members, and will hold CPE harmless from any and all liability,

actions, causes of actions, debts, claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which

he or she now has or which may arise out of or in connection with his/her participation in those

activities and risks.

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PART 2 – RESULT OF CONDUCT POLICY VIOLATIONS

2.1 RESULT OF CP VIOLATIONS

A violation of any of the rules and policies set forth in this Code of Conduct may lead to the

imposition of sanctions against Racing Participants, including but not limited to:

suspension of, or loss of privileges, including loss of stabling and/or racing privileges at

CPE;

loss or refund of any or all nomination and entry fees as well as any deposits on account

with CPE;

temporary or permanent exclusion from CPE premises; and/or

any other remedy available by law.

Subject to Section 2.2 below, the sanctions as set forth by CPE for any violation of the rules and

policies are final.

2.2 OPPORTUNITY FOR RECONSIDERATION

In cases where CPE has excluded a Racing Participant from the property for a period of more

than one (1) year, such person subject to such action may seek review of the decision by written

request directed to the CEO and/or General Manager of CPE setting forth, in detail, the grounds

for the request for reconsideration.

Any review shall not be considered until a minimum of six (6) months has elapsed since the last

review of such ejection. CPE is under no obligation to grant a review or reconsider a prior

ejection.