LIVE HARNESS RACING ACTION
SATURDAY, August 23, 2008

First Post 12:30 p.m.

Purses will total an estimated $15,000 for this afternoon’s card of racing.

There will be at least ten races, most contested at the standard mile distance and purses will be at least $800 per race. There is no starting fee for any race.

Returning for the sixth year are the “Jack Dolby Stars of the Future” races for teenagers who meet minimum safety and experience standards.

In addition, there will be the third annual “Dash for Cash” race, which is an approximate 9/16 mile race and the second annual “The Survivor” which is a race of one and a half miles (or three times around the track)

Race Secretary Mike Wandishin (cell #765-621-7959) will post a condition sheet on August first and accept entries from noon Monday, August 18 thru noon Thursday, August 21.

There will be giveaways for youngsters and plenty of excitement for all.

For more information contact Mike Wandishin Cell # 765-621-7959

Or Chuck Barnes Cell # 443-235-9009

Click here to read all of the rules and conditions.




Condition Sheet
The Great Pocomoke City Fair Harness Racing 2008

1. The Fifth Annual Jack Dolby Stars of the Future Races.

This race is for persons older than 14 and no older than 18 as of August 23, 2008. A participant must have a letter of reference from an “A” level licensed USTA driver stating they can handle a horse safely and they are not a danger to themselves or any other participants in these races. The decision of the race secretary regarding the participants in this race is final. We are looking for safe “bomb-proof” horses for this event and every approved driver will have the opportunity to participate in at least one division of this race. The purpose of this race is to give youngsters the thrill of driving in a real race before they can do so in a sanctioned race.

Each Division of this race will be contested for $900 and I will attempt to have a least one trot event for this class.

2. Trotting Events

A. Phyllis Ratchford Memorial Invitational Trot ($1,700)
B. Open II ($1,300)
C. Second Annual Humbletonian ($1,100)

3. YO and up that are non-winners of a race in their last 25 starts and are non-winners of $120 per start in 2007-2008.

AE: 3 YO and up that are non-winners of a race in 2008 with at least 15 starts and are non-winners of $100 per start in 2008.

D. Maidens – 6 YO and under preferred ($1,000)

(If this event combines with event B or C maidens will draw inside).

3. Pacing Events

(Fillies and Mares will be separated for the “Boys” if possible, as well 2 and 3 year olds from older horses).

A. Open – Preferred ($1,700)
B. Class A ($1,500)
C. Class B ($1,300)
D. Class C ($1,200)
E. Class D (($1,100)
F. Maidens ($1,000)

Note: The race Secretary will decide which class horses fall into, except for the Maidens.

Races will be established with the intention of creating competitive races.

4. Special Events

As always we aren’t afraid to try some different types of races at the fair, with the purpose of creating competitive races and having a lot of fun. No insult is ever intended in creating these events.

A. The Second Annual “Dash For cash” PACE ($1,000)

Field size will be capped at 4 starters and one also eligible. This race is approximately 5/8th of a mile and starts at the top of the stretch.

B. The First Annual “Survivor” – PACE-Trot ($1,600)

A race to be contested at an approximate mile and half distance (three times around the track). We will use up to seven starters (five on the gate and two trailers) and also have an also eligible for this event. Preference given to horses to be driven by driver possessing a valid USTA drivers license (Q-F, P, A or Amateur) or a driver that has driven at the Great Pocomoke Fair in the past five years.

There will be a special payout on this race.

$725 to the winner
$125 to fourth
$375 to the place
$ 75 to fifth
$200 to the show
$ 50 to sixth and seventh

C. Powder Puff Derby (1,000)

This race is for ladies that have not driven in a USTA sanctioned meet since 1997 and are approved by the race secretary.

D. The “HEAVYWEIGHT CHALLENGE) ($1,000)

This event is open to drivers, trainers, grooms or owners (or race secretaries) who weight at least 250 pounds in the colors including helmets. (Yes, a scale will be available if needed…LOL)

AE: Those who meet the above conditions and tip the scales at, at least 225 pounds.

Any questions or comments, please contact:

Mike Wandishin at cell 765-621-7959 or Chuck Barnes at cell 443-235-9009