Dear Dog Owners, Thank you so much for entering the 2017 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 14, 2017. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. You will receive two FREE Admission Passes to the Fair per entry. Please pick your free passes up at Will Call which is located in the Ticket Box Office off of Chance Avenue. Each additional admission to the Fair is $12 for Adults, $8 for Seniors 62+, 8 for Children 6-12 and free to Children under 5. Parking is $5 per vehicle in Maple Lot and $10 per vehicle in Butler Ave. and Infield Lots. There is Preferred VIP Parking on Chance Ave. for $15. The Big Fresno Fair hours are 10:00 a.m. to Midnight. You must have your dog on a leash at all times while on Fairground property and cannot enter any Livestock areas or Exhibit Halls with your dog. The Fairgrounds is located at:

The Big Fresno Fair 1121 South Chance Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 (559) 650-FAIR The Derby Dog Dash races will be held at the Racing Grandstand on the Fairgrounds (the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on the map). The Derby Dog Dash registration booth will be located on the bottom level, inside the Grandstand and all the way on the North hand side of the structure (to your left if you are facing the Grandstand). Ground floor admission in the Grandstand is free. Please feel free to bring your own chairs. Reserved or box seats are available for reservation by phone at (559) 650-FAIR. Coolers and food are not permitted on the Fairgrounds. The final entrants, race numbers and starting times will be posted to the official website www.derbydogdash.com (click on “Entries” for The Big Fresno Fair) after 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12. Please check-in at the registration booth at least 25 minutes prior to your race. Please check in for your individual race at least 15 minutes prior to the running. Thank you so much for your participation and we look forward to seeing you on at The Big Fresno Fair! Staff will not have time to answer phone calls regarding Derby Dog Dash in the days prior to the race. Please utilize our Facebook page to ask questions and receive up to date information. Search for Derby Dog Dash on Facebook or use the following link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Derby-Dog-Dash/126565290699121

DERBY DOG DASH

SaturdayOctober 14, 2017

Heat 1 - After Horse Race #1 (approx. 12:45 p.m.)

DOG OWNER LB CITY FUN FACTS1 Kenzo Andrea Soliz 6 Fresno Loves to be outside with other dogs .2 Mocha Clarissa Lara 7 Clovis She's a sweet and loyal diva.3 Francesca Fernando Aguayo 5 Fresno Loves cookies & sleeping under the bed. 4 Jax Gabriella Stempien 4 Clovis He's a yorkie puppy.5 Lilly Gardenia Morales 5 Madera She is very active and loves running.6 Bella Dodgers Gianna Escobar 5 Fresno Baseball fan named after "The Dodgers."7 Kiwi Juan Orozco 4 Fresno His first race!8 Lady Face Kim Grant 6 Lindsay9 Annabell Kimberly Montoya 5 Madera

10 Biggie Olivia Mondragon 5 Fresno11 Chappie Priscilla Uresti 3 Selma Chappie helped raise a kitten.12 Dooby Stephanie Pickard 3 Fresno He is Stephanie's own personal trainer.

Heat 2 - After Horse Race #2 (approx. 1:15 p.m.)

1 Dusty Stephanie Pickard 6 Fresno She's Super fast!2 Bolt Selena Reyes 8 Fresno Likes to wear sweaters and sleep.3 Riley Lisa Marie Flores-Bernal 7 Fresno She loves Michael Jackson. 4 Rose Kristofer Shwetzer 7 Tollhouse If she believes she will succeed.5 Shante Kim Grant 7 Lindsay Very sweet, likes to take pictures.6 Mia Keely Scott 7 Clovis Adopted from the SPCA in July.7 Raizo Juanita Soto 8 Fresno He's named after a ninja.8 Chezzy JC Andrade 8 Santa Rosa Cheezy loves going to the fair and cheese!9 Carson Destinee Malde-Sanchez 6 Fresno She likes to walk on her hind legs.

10 Baby Desiree Contreras 7 Fresno LOVES to play fetch.11 Roxy Claudia Stempien 5 Clovis Roxy is a Tea Cup Pomeranian.12 Marley Alicia Medina 7 Fresno

Heat 3 - Horse Race #3 (approx. 1:45 p.m.)

1 Boomer Taylor Smith 15 Clovis He loves to play tug-o-war with frisbees.2 Sophie Tammy Bridger 17 Fresno Loves to play.3 Zeke Ruben Duarte 15 Fresno Zeke is turning 1 on the day of the race!4 Georgia Noah Shwetzer 15 Tollhouse She is fun-sized.5 Mia McKenzie Erwin 15 Madera She loves to dance and dress up.6 Little One Linda Barclay 16 Sanger She sways sideways when she walks.7 Fritz Karen Wagner 15 Visalia Will run for food.8 Yuki June DeBacker 15 Fresno Loves to run!9 Ching Graciela Sanchez 15 Parlier He looks like Bengie the dog.

10 Pooky Bobbie Sculley 15 Fresno She is super fast if she will run!11 Lexi Annette Naranjo 14 Sanger12 Zara Ana Esparza 15 Fresno Cant wait to meet her baby brother Odin.

Heat 4 - After Horse Race #4 (approx. 2:15 p.m.)

1 Sawyer Xavier Brandon Calderon 10 Fresno2 Wally Reyna Martinez 12 Clovis Wally loves to play flyball and eat pizza!3 Buddy Michael Doherty 11 Stockton His nick name is liquorice. 4 Penny Megan Sutton 10 Clovis Maltipoo who loves chasing her ball!5 Avi Martin Sosa 11 Orange Cove He's avalicious.6 Adakiss Kimberly Montoya 12 Madera He is a big cuddler.7 Peewee Juanita Ceballos 10 Fresno He loves dogs! 8 Pepper Elaine Diaz 10 Fresno Pepper is a Pomeranian. 9 Barney Diana Gomez 12 Fresno He's the sweetest loving doggie ever.

10 Hero Clarita Bailey 12 Fresno He's a baby lover.11 Ella Andrea Franco 11 Orange Cove Basset Hound mix that likes long jogs!12 Sophie Amber Hall 11 Fresno

Heat 5 - After Horse Race #5 (approx. 2:47 p.m.)

DOG OWNER LB CITY FUN FACTS1 Elvira Brooke Fletcher 17 Clovis She loves to swim & she thinks she can talk. 2 Oscar Cythia Lewis 16 Fresno3 Eugene Dominique George 16 Fresno Eugene is a retired service dog!4 Baxter Eric & Denise Costa 18 Chowchilla This dog is blazing fast!5 Vienna Hannah-Leigh May 17 Palo Alto6 Chancho Jennifer Mollet 18 Madera Loves to sunbathe by the pool. 7 Coco Julie Brandt 18 Clovis Rescue 8 Karleigh Kevin Lazzaro 16 Fresno She can eat a whole rotisserie chicken.9 Cooper Larry Hernandez 16 Fresno Cute Cockalier who loves rides in the Jeep!

10 Coco Chanel Lori Lackey 16 Kingsburg She's super fast.11 Silus Sierra Smith 16 Orosi B-A-L-L's are his favorite type of toy. 12 Lila Tammy Bridger 18 Fresno Loves to play.

Heat 6 - After Horse Race #6 (approx. 3:18 p.m.)

1 Sparkles Angela Garcia 10 Sanger2 Champolen Emily Martinez 10 Fresno He was the runt of the litter.3 Muffy Flora Ruiz 9 Fresno4 Stella Francine Arias 8 Fresno She loves to run, fetch, and play chase. 5 Litty Lucy Jim Stempien 7 Clovis She is a Chi-hula-hula, Polynesian!6 Max Thunderman Kaley Enriquez 10 Fresno Max loves tacos and loves giving kisses. 7 Remi Katia Noriega 9 Fresno He's the sweetest dog .8 West Side Kim Grant 9 Lindsay Always wants to get back to the west side.9 Lilly Kristin Stephens 10 Prather Winner at the Pinnacle Pup Run!

10 McKenna Madison Lunceford 9 Reedley11 Biscuit Marina Quezada 8 Fresno Loves piano music & hamburgers. 12 Macii Melissa Ward 8 Fresno

Heat 7 - After Horse Race #7 (approx. 3:50 p.m.)

1 Ally Riley Hall 20 Tollhouse She's got a lot of energy.2 Tofu Noah Burns 25 Palo Alto He loves vegetables!3 Nali Michael Asavamedhi 25 Dinuba She's fast.4 Luna Marcelo Gomez 19 Fresno5 Celes Kenneth Nelson 22 Madera6 Paris Juan & Diane Villavicencio 19 Lemoore She knows a few tricks and can play dead. 7 Buddy Joanne Bernal 25 Lemoore 8 Buddha Jacqui Navarre 25 Fairfield 9 Lottie Jacob Moreno 25 Fresno

10 Sandie Dana Newby 21 Porterville11 Baxter Cynthia Wristen 19 Madera A gentle and loyal companion.

Heat 8 - After Horse Race #8 (approx. 4:22 p.m.)

1 CoCo Angel Gibson 14 Clovis She is the Cheenie!2 Roxy Annette Naranjo 12 Sanger3 Ginger Autumn Bell 14 Fresno Ginger is very energetic & super friendly!4 Buster Barbara Contreras 12 Clovis Loves Greenies, long walks and kisses.5 Theo Celeste Martinez 12 Fresno Loves bicycle riding with his owner.6 Kit Garri Ford 14 Squaw Valley Loved to chase squirrels an lizards. 7 Milo Jasmin Velasquez 14 Fresno Always wants to play fetch & go on car rides.8 Chichi Karla Jimenez 13 Fresno 9 Chocomilk Katia Noriega 13 Fresno He's feisty and full of attitude!

10 Aine Marina Doherty 14 Stockton11 Stickerlee Selah Obenauf 14 Fresno She loves food.12 Leo Sharlene Hernandez 12 Selma

2017 DERBY DOG DASH

EVENT RULES An Official Entry consists of:

1) Web Signup (http://www.derbydogdash.com/?page=contestant-registration) 2) Signed Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement. This document can be signed at the

fairgrounds upon registration the day of the race.

The winner of the Championship heat will win $100 and the second place winner will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include two (2) free passes to the Fair. The races in the 2017 Derby Dog Dash Series include:

• Pleasanton – Saturday, September 23, 2017 • Fresno – Saturday, October 14, 2017

RULES

• Each dog will run in one preliminary heat. The winner of each heat will compete in the

Championship race.

• The distance of the race will be approximately 50 yards. The distance is approximate and may vary at the discretion of the racing officials.

• There will be a MAXIMUM of 9 preliminary heats. If there are fewer than 108 entries, the

number of heats will be adjusted accordingly.

• The number of dogs in each heat will depend on the number of entries, with a MAXIMUM of twelve dogs per heat.

• If entries exceed 108 dogs, owners will be limited to two dogs per human competitor. Owners are

encouraged to enter as many dogs as possible. If we are not able to accommodate more than two dogs per owner, we will contact the owner by phone to determine which two dogs the owner would like to run. Please note that we try not to run dogs from the same household in the same race, but due to weight, breed and timing, it does happen. In that situation, please be prepared to have two people available per dog or be prepared to scratch one of the dogs.

• Two handlers are required per dog: one handler remains with the dog behind the starting line, the other handler will stand behind the finish line to call the dog and collect him/her after the race. At least one handler must be 18 years of age or older. For the safety of the dogs, handlers are not permitted to leave their designated places while the dogs are competing.

• We will not be using a starting gate. Owners will stand at the starting line and hold their dog.

Once the dogs are settled behind the starting line, the track announcer will state “Ready, Set, Go”

and the handlers will release the dog. Please allow your dog to run freely from the starting line of his/her own accord. ANY HANDLER RELEASING THE DOG BEFORE “GO” WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACING OFFICIALS.

• Once the announcer has said “GO” and the dog has been released, finish-line handlers are to call

their dogs across the finish line and into the receiving area. You may use snacks, squeaky toys, etc. to coax your dogs. Loud noisemakers, live animals other than dogs, and anything deemed to be disruptive to other dogs will not be permitted. In order to be declared the winner, all 4 paws must cross the finish line.

• Once the first dog (with all four paws) has crossed the finish line, the handlers of the other dogs

are requested to continue to call their dogs until all dogs are with their respective owners. If your dog does not come to you within a reasonable amount of time after the finish of the race (determined by the Racing Official), you will be allowed to enter the course and collect your dog. Please be careful, and do not interfere with anyone else’s dog.

• Dogs will be issued a colored jacket that will correspond with their starting position. All dogs

must wear the jacket. If a dog cannot wear the jacket, the dog will not be allowed to start.

• The Championship Heat will consist of the 1st place winners of all the previous heats and possible “wild-card” spots. The procedures for the final heat will be the same as above.

• Racing Officials will determine the winners and all subsequent placings. Decisions regarding

placing by Racing Officials are final.

• The winner of the Derby Dog Dash Championship and his/her owner and handlers will come to the winner’s circle on the racetrack for photos.

• Management reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to this event,

without claim for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions and definitions not covered explicitly in these rules will be decided by the management of the Alameda County Fair, Sonoma County Fair, Big Fresno Fair and the California Authority of Racing Fairs with those decisions being final.

• Dogs MUST BE kept on LEASHES at all times while on Fairground property (the only exception

being when the dog is racing). Violators will be asked to leave the property. No exceptions.

• Please bring a dog potty pick-up method to maintain a clean racing environment.

• Please DO NOT, under any circumstances, leave dogs unattended in parked cars in the parking lot.

All dogs must meet the weight and height requirement (less than 28 lbs AND 15” at the shoulder). Dog may be weighed and measured at the discretion of the Racing Officials. The Racing Officials will disqualify any dog that does not meet these requirements. The dogs can be pure-bred or mixed. Every effort will be made to run dogs of similar breeds and weights in the same heats.

BIG FRESNO FAIR (FRESNO) DOG RACES RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, _______________________________(Owner) acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the Big Fresno Fair Dog Races at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 14, 2017. I AM AWARE THAT THE BIG FRESNO FAIR DOG RACES ARE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY, AND I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR MY DOG. I VERIFY THIS STATEMENT BY PLACING MY INITIALS HERE __________ As consideration for being permitted by the Big Fresno Fair to participate in the Big Fresno Fair Dog Races and the use of the racetrack facilities, I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of the Big Fresno Fair, the California Authority of Racing Fairs or any of their affiliated organizations for injury or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, however caused, by any director, employee, agent, or contractor of the Big Fresno Fair as a result of my participation in the Big Fresno Fair Dog Races. I forever release the Big Fresno Fair, the California Authority of Racing Fairs and any of their affiliated organizations from any and all action, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my participation in the Big Fresno Fair Dog Races. I _________________________(Owner) authorize the Big Fresno Fair to use my photograph and name, free of charge, for any promotional or commercial means regarding the Big Fresno Fair Dog Races. I ALSO HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE COMPLETE RULES SET FORTH BY THE BIG FRESNO FAIR IN REGARDS TO THE BIG FRESNO FAIR DOG RACES WHICH ARE POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BIG FRESNO FAIR DOG RACES WEBSITE (WWW.DERBYDOGDASH.COM). DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES ON FAIRGROUND PROPERTY. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BIG FRESNO FAIR AND MYSELF AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:____________ Participant (print)_______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Dog’s Name:__________________________________________________________________