CONDITIONS1. All events conducted under the rules and regulations of the Maritime

Provinces Harness Racing Commission, Standardbred Canada and Harness Racing PEI Inc.

2. Nominations close at 3:00 pm (AST) on Monday, August 9, 2010. All horses declaring into race must be in by Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 11:00 am.

3. The draw for the eliminations will take place Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm.

4. All races will be contested at a distance of one mile unless otherwise stated.

5. The consolation starting positions shall be drawn electronically using the electronic draw system provided by Standardbred Canada. Elimination final shall be drawn by lot.

6. The nomination fee must accompany all nominations. The Gold Cup and Saucer nomination fee is $500. The $350 starting fee is due one-hour prior to post in the elimination.

7. There will be no starting fee for the consolation or final.8. Payment for nomination fees, starting fees and supplemental nomina-

tion fees must be in Canadian Funds only. All fees must be made by certified cheque, bank draft or money order and made payable to Harness Racing PEI Inc.

9. Harness Racing PEI Inc. requires six (6) separate betting interests to start in any event or it may be cancelled.

10. Harness Racing PEI Inc. reserves the right to reject any entry and return entry fee, declare off any event if conditions warrant, call off any event not filling satisfactorily and place entries in their eligible class if entered incorrectly.

11. Should any unforeseeable conditions prevent the racing of this event, monies paid will be refunded.

12. Should any unforeseeable conditions prevent the racing of any or all events, Harness Racing PEI Inc. reserves the right to carry races to a future race date subject to MPHRC approval, or all monies paid will be refunded.

13. All horses shipping to the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre must have a Negative Coggins and Equine Herpes Vaccination. The Racing Secretary shall require proof of such test. All horses ship-ping into Prince Edward Island must have current health certificates.

14. Horses must meet the qualifying standards of Harness Racing PEI Inc.15. There is no retention barn for the eliminations. All horses entered into

the final shall be in the retention barn at 2:00 pm on the day of the race.

16. Those nominating horses to these events are responsible for eligibility. No refunds will be made for ineligible horses.

17. If more than ten (10) horses are declared in to start, elimination races (trials) will be contested.

a) If there are sufficient entries for two trials, they will be held on Saturday evening, August 14 and Monday evening, August 16, 2010.

b) If there are sufficient entries for three trials, they will be held on Saturday evening, August 14, Sunday afternoon, August 15 and Monday, August 16, 2010.

c) If there are sufficient entries for four trials, they will be held on Sat-urday afternoon, August 14, Saturday evening, August 14, Sunday afternoon, August 15 and Monday evening, August 16, 2010.

18. Horses eligible for the Gold Cup and Saucer final and consolation are not eligible to race in overnight races during Old Home Week.

19. Declarations for the consolation and final will close at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

a) If only two (2) elimination races are required, the top four (4) official finishers from each elimination will race in the final of the Gold Cup and Saucer. The two horses finishing fifth will be drawn by lot as to determine AE1 and AE2.

b) If there are three (3) eliminations, the first three (3) official finish-ers in each elimination will advance to the final.

c) If four (4) eliminations, the top two (2) official finishers in each elimination will race in the final. The also-eligibles will be drawn by lot from the four (4) third place finishers. Horses that are listed as also-eligibles for the Gold Cup and Saucer will be programmed in the consolation race but will retain the right to start in the Gold Cup and Saucer final if there is a horse(s) drawn.

20. Harness Racing PEI Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability for any accident, loss or damage, which may occur on the property as a result of these races.

21. In the consolation or final, should there be horses with common owner-ship; Harness Racing PEI Inc. reserves the right (as per MPHRC rule 208) to uncouple horses for pari-mutuel purposes.

22. All owners, trainers, and drivers must be licensed with MPHRC.

THE SOBEYS GOLD CUP AND SAUCEROpen event for aged horses, geldings and mares. To be raced at CDPEC.

Nomination Date: Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:00 pm (AST)Nomination Fee: $500 Starting Fee: $350

Trial 1 Saturday, August 14, 2010 – $12,500 Trial 2 Monday, August 16, 2010 – $12,500Consolation Friday, August 20, 2010 – $20,000 Final Saturday, August 21, 2010 – $60,000

For complete information contact Kathy Carragher, Clerk of Course at:14 Exhibition Dr., Charlottetown, PEI C1A 5Z5

Tel. 902-629-6634 | Fax. 902-892-1052 | Email. hrpei@pei.aibn.comwww.harnessracingpei.com | www.redshores.ca

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one race, one nightyou’ll never forget!

John and Linda Glassford could tell, from themoment the trailer was unloaded at their farm,Glassford Equi-Care, that the horse before themhad had enough.

Enough training.Enough racing.Enough of being in a stall 23 hours day.His coat lacked gloss. His eyes were dull and

flat. His ribs rose and fell with each intake of breath. The trainer told stories of poor finishes on the

track and a poor attitude in the barn, sulking, biting,lack of appetite. All the Glassfords saw, however,was a reservoir drained empty, a heart squeezed dry,an equine athlete in need of some time, attention,understanding and tender loving care.

Many horsemen may think that freshening upa horse after an injury or hard campaign is simply amatter of kicking them out in a field and pickingthem up a few weeks later, reharnesssing, andmeeting them back in the winner’s circle. But thosewho excel at equine rehabilitation, like the Glass-fords, who recently sold their in Caledonia, Ontario,facility and retired, and Chris and Georgia Coyle,who operate in North Carolina, know that provid-ing the right rest and treatment for each individualis as much art as science, and takes patience andhorse sense to do correctly.

Every racehorse at one point oranother, needs to be rested andrefreshed. What happens duringthat break from the track cangreatly affect how they perform

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“When horses lose their enthusiasmto train or even go out and jog, and getsour, you know they need a break,” saidJohn Glassford. “They are not machines.They can’t go forever.”

A horse can get depleted in dozens ofdifferent ways—from sicknesses to injuriesto over racing—but there are only a hand-ful of ways to get them back on the roadto racing. The key is evaluating what ahorse needs and making sure thoserequirements are met in the correct waysand amounts.

“The first thing we do is talk to thetrainer or the owner and get as muchinformation as we can. What kind of yearhas this horse had, what health issues didthe horse have, what instruction do theyhave for us?” Coyle said. “We also want toknow behaviour traits and veterinarywork of significant importance. We canthen care for the animal properly and con-tinue the work that was already started onthe horse.”

That ability to evaluate each horse’sneeds has helped the Glassfords andCoyles to rise to the top of their profes-sion. Both spend their first days determin-ing what might be troubling a new clientand what needs to be done to fix those ail-ments.

No matter what the problem, nutri-tion plays a significant role.

“We always want them fattened up,since they all lose weight while trainingand racing,” said Linda Glassford, withJohn adding, “The key is getting weighton them gradually and combining thatwith muscle. You can put weight on byputting them inside 23 hours a day andonly getting them out three times a week,but the problem is that weight is just fat

and flab, and it comes off very quickly. Youare not building up stamina. That’s whattakes a long time.”

The Glassfords, who have workedwith horses like 2009 U.S. Pacer of theYear Well Said and 2006 Horse of theYear Glidemaster, feed a mix of oats, pel-lets, beet pulp and bran, offering regularmashes, complemented with iron andprotein supplements. For horses that aresignificantly thin or run down, Linda will

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offer the fortified mixture fed to theyearlings to build strong bones and muscles.

“When a lot of them come in and arerun down, and don’t want to eat, it’s heart-breaking,” she said. “For them, we add alittle molasses to make more of a treat.Trainers don’t have time to mix this stuff.They have so many horses, so they often tryto do something standard for all. We get

them interested and excited about eating.” Coyle, who has rehabilitated such

standouts as three-time divisional cham-pion Mr Muscleman, My Little Dragon,Elusive Desire and Windsong Espoir, saidhe seeks to send horses back 15 to 20 percent on the heavy side so they can startracing in the best shape possible.

But the best 14 per cent protein grainand alfalfa hay are only part of that. Healso focuses on what he considers the twobiggest challenges for every racehorse:ulcers and foot care.

“I believe most racehorses today thatcompete at a high level have issues withstomach ulcers, due to stress, and being

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Canada’s three-year-old trotting filly of the year last season, Elusive Desire, isone of many champions who have rested at Chris Coyle’s North Carolina farm.

“I believe most racehorses today that compete at ahigh level have issues with stomach ulcers, due tostress, and being forced to go 110 per cent every timethey race." – Chris Coyle

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forced to go 110 per cent every time theyrace,” said Coyle, who will often scope hisclients’ stomachs during their stay, anddeworms all horses to eradicate any para-sites.

“They may not have any (worms), butif they do, parasites in large numbers willimpact performance and digestion, andeven in low levels will cause a horse to betired and to lose weight, and have abnor-mal digestion.”

As part of his evaluation when ahorse first arrives, Coyle will have one ofhis two farriers inspect the feet for corns,bruises, wall separation and quartercracks, or remnants of abscess or gravel, toensure the horse leaves with sounder feetthan when he or she arrived.

“If all horses raced on track surfaceslike The Red Mile all year long, therewould be hardly any foot issues,” he said.“The northern tracks tend to be harderand have de-icing ingredients, which con-tribute to foot issues.”

Although medical treatments andnutrition are key to improved health,many of the horses seen by the Glassfordsand Coyle need an even simpler remedy:rest and the chance to relearn how to be ahorse.

“They are cooped up in stalls all yearat tracks or farm tracks,” said Coyle, “andeven if they get turned out at a farm track,they don’t have a quiet atmosphere likethey do here. There are always horsesscreaming and yelling at farm tracks. Herewe are able to keep things a lot quieter.”

Coyle turns out his charges four tofive hours each day, and said they benefitfrom the temperate temperatures inNorth Carolina, which allows for ampleyear-round pasturing.

The Glassfords opted for turnoutsthat let horses come in an out from theelements as they please, even in the win-tertime snow and cold the equine athletesseem to love. During their years in therehab business, said John Glassford, thatdesire for more fresh air was often anindication of an improving attitude.

“Sometimes, when they first come tous, they will stick their head out and thengo back in,” he said. “We leave themalone and let them wait until they areready. After a week or so, we’ll go outwith them and encourage them to play.

“A lot of times they don’t know whatto do with that much space. But whenthey are ready, suddenly they will startrunning around and enjoying them-selves.”

But horses also react to rest in differ-ent ways. John Glassford cited Art Major,who remained stoic and quiet during hisentire stay between his two- and three-year-old year, but went out to become thebest of his year. Red River Hanover, on theother hand, would run and frolic every

day, and won the North America Cup inone of his first races after leaving theGlassfords.

One of the biggest challenges forrehabilitators is getting trainers and own-ers to agree how long a horse should stayaway from the track since horsemen oftenwant their pacers and trotters back beforethey may be ready. At least three monthsrest is often the Glassfords’ recommenda-tion, while Coyle said he looks for eight, ifnot 10, weeks to get a horse back on track.

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“After three to four weeks we seethem gain some energy back,” said Coyle.“By week seven or eight they are feelingpretty good. If we have them here the full10 weeks we feel like we can have themready for next year’s campaign.”

“If they start to get aggravating, theyare ready to go back to work,” John Glass-ford added with a laugh. “As time goeson, with fresh air and exercise, and theright feed, they get their energy and spiritback. So often it’s that kind of will power

that is the difference between them win-ning and finishing fifth.”

And knowing what it takes to get ahorse back to form is what has helpedboth farms earn the respect of the besttrainers and owners.

The Glassfords were a favoriteturnout spot for trainer Bill Robinson,who gave them their start with pacerGeneral Ring. They nursed the pacerthrough a fracture and then watchedhim earn more than $600,000. Owner

Jeff Snyder has entrusted them with hisbest horses as well as some with which hedidn’t really know what to do.

“Mr Saratoga was one of Jeff Sny-der’s that we had for a year,” said JohnGlassford. “He was at our place so longJeff forgot about him. He had stifle prob-lems, but he went back and raced great(with earnings of $475,000 to date). Mostpeople would not have that muchpatience. Jeff did, and it paid off inspades.”

Though far from any major racingport, Coyle’s place is supported by some ofthe sport’s best conditioners, includingRon Burke and George Teague Jr. Coyleadmitted special pride for two pacers whoseemed to exceed all expectations, 2009’stop older pacer Won The West and thesophomore standout Southwind Lynx.

“The Burkes thought a lot of WonThe West, but they didn’t think he was agreat horse,” said Coyle. “He was a goodSaturday night horse. He was prettyhealthy when he got here, but he wastired and a little underweight. I’m not sureif coming here gave him the boost that heneeded, but I like to think it might havehelped him become what he did.

“On Southwind Lynx, Georgeremarked that he liked him as a Pennsylva-nia Sire Stake-type colt, but I don’t thinkGeorge expected him to be a Meadow-lands Pace winner. We felt when he left us,he had grown up and gotten big andstrong. He was a handsome, powerful-looking horse. Seeing him achieve whathe did was very rewarding.”

Though the Glassfords and Coyle rec-ognize not every horse will rise to such ahigh level, they agreed that every horsewill, sooner or later, need a break to keepracing his or her best. Recognizing andacting on that need, they said, could sep-arate racing success from failure.

“You need to know when a horse hashad enough, and quit before it’s too late,”said John Glassford. “The more sour theyget, the longer it takes to come back.

“When a horse is not performing, orwhen a previously good performing horseis injured or just plain tired, either oneneeds attention. It doesn’t matter if it’s a$5,000 claimer or a $500,000 winner. Tak-ing a break can be a tough decision, butit’s worth it.” �

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NSPE SELECT SALE

Allbentouttashapep,2,1:57.4h, 3,1:56.1h-’10 ($108,239)

B.g.3 Quick Comeback – C A Lady – Camluck

Owners: Dooley Boys Racing Stable, Halifax, Nova ScotiaTrainer: Sean Dooley • Driver: Ken Arsenault

Breeder: J. Gregory MacKenzie, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia

Winner of 19 of 23 lifetime starts. Graduate of the 2008 NSPE Select Yearling Sale.

Plan on being part of the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend and attending the NSPE Sale.

Friday, October 8, 2010 6:30 p.m.Agridome Complex

Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition GroundsTruro, Nova Scotia

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IN THE CHAMPION’S CLOSET

MAJOR HOTTIEp,1:48.3s ($341,567)b.h. 5 Art Major – Dominatricks – Magical Mike

1. I switched him from blinkers to an open bridle but I dohave a Murphy Blind on the outside as he can get onone line and just get too aggressive.

2. He wears an ordinary snaffle bit with a jaw breakerwhich is an inch longer on one side.

3. The harness is a Walsh just because it’s reliable.

4. People might think it’s funny that a free legged pacerwears knee boots but he does go to one knee. He getsa little crooked at times which is more a mechanicalflaw of his gait than conformation because to inspecthim you would say there is nothing wrong that way.

5. He wears a head pole with a burr on the inside becauseagain he can get cranked around in the turns.

6. The shoes are aluminum in front with grabs and steelbehind. This is a change from steel in front because hehas so much action there. I went to steel behind ratherthan aluminum because he was just too hard on him-self and the result was that 1:48.3 mile.

7. The bike is drivers’ preference, either a Brodeur FourStar or an Advantage. I don’t see much differencebetween them.

In The Champion’s Closet is sponsored by:

Trainer Steve Charlton’s comments:“Since we claimed him in January he’s been a happy horse, partof that is because he spends a lot of time outdoors and the otheris that he’s had the chance to breed some mares. Life has becomea pleasant delight for him now. “Seriously, it raises his testosterone and that helps with his rac-ing. He loves getting up in the morning and racing three weeksout of the month. We got an invitation for the Dan Patch andcould have supplemented to the Des Smith but that’s not ourgame. We have a very nice horse that we’re looking after to lasta long time.“Mark Capone had him through his three-year-old year after hewas bought for $45,000 as a yearling which probably was aboutthe right price. This horse raced in those two big milesSomebeachsomewhere went at The Red Mile. Mark said eventhen his attitude was an issue which meant he was not giving hisfull effort. That’s not the case now. It’s just so great to come outto the barn and see him there. I’m proud to have him.”

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