Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission

http://dda.delaware.gov/thoroughbred/index.shtml

2017 The Year In Review

“SONGBIRD” winner of 2017 Grade I Delaware Handicap Photo by Joelyn Rigione

It is an honor to report the activities of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission for calendar year 2017. The Delaware Handicap continued to be the showcase event of the summer with the National Champion and winner, “SONGBIRD” getting the win. The Delaware Handicap continues to be a major summer focus for fillies and mares on their way to national championships such as the efforts of “BLIND LUCK”. “HAVRE De GRACE” and “ROYAL DELTA” which were realized.

The Commission continued to set the tone for uniformity in the Mid Atlantic region as well as nationally. DTRC Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson and past Chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) and Chairman of the Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee, continued to advocate for medication uniformity. The Commission was one of the first jurisdictions to adopt the Multiple Medication Policy (MMV) on those participants that continue to violate medication rules. Those enhanced penalties will ensure that violations will carry a stiffer penalty and hopefully accomplish the mission of eliminating those that can not race their horses honestly. Of course those efforts to adopt those stringent policies also garnered the support of the Delaware Horsemen’s Association and Delaware Park Race Track.

Competition from neighboring jurisdictions continues to impact all of the Delaware Race Tracks. Those statistics are well documented and racing associations have to find ways to make their facilities end point destinations by continuing to offer their customers incentives to ensure their return. “Hope can not be your only strategy,” a phrase used at the University of Arizona Racing Symposium, was a reminder that racing needs to finds ways to grow their customer base if they want to survive in this competitive market.

Two economic studies conducted recently displayed the positive impact that horse racing has on the State’s economy. As you know, horse racing is a broad based industry that not only benefits the racing participants, but farmers and merchants that provide services and goods to racing’s participants and fans.

Lastly, the information contained in this report will give you an overview of the various programs that the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission oversees with its ultimate goal of providing the very best efforts in regulating this industry.

Good Luck and Good Racing,

John F. Wayne DTRC Executive Director

Dear Governor Carney and racing fans:

Thoroughbred Racing Commission Mission Statement

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission regulates and oversees the sport of Thoroughbred and Arabian racing in the State. Its primary objectives and principles are to protect, preserve and promote agriculture and horse racing. This is accomplished through efforts to prevent and eliminate corrupt practices; ensure fairness in decisions affecting licensees and patrons; ensure due process in administrative proceedings; facilitate the promulgation of rules and regulations that allow the Racing Association and Horsemen to remain competitive with surrounding jurisdictions to achieve and maintain profitability; and provide information concerning the industry and Commission operations. The Commission is also responsible for ensuring that the State and the betting public receive their fair percentages of the wagering dollar by overseeing periodic accounting audits.

Bernard J. Daney 1925 - 2017

In Memory and Recognition of Bernard J. Daney, Chairman of the DTRC 1993 – 2012,

ARCI Chairman 2006-2007 ARCI Lifetime Achievement Award - 2009

Synopsis of 2017 Activities • Commission and Staff • Budget • Fee Revenues • Purse Distribution • Wagering Trends • Commission Objectives • Other programs &

Information - Delaware Certified Thoroughbred Program, Committees, - Racing Dates and Photo

Gallery and Miscellaneous

Fegentry Lady Amateur Riders visit Delaware Park in its lovely paddock area prior to their race.

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission

W. Duncan Patterson, Chairman

Edward J. Stegemeier, Secretary-Commissioner

Henry J. Decker, Commissioner

Debra M. Killeen, Commissioner

Richard A. Levine, Esquire, Commissioner

* * *

John F. Wayne, Executive Director

Andrew G. Kerber, Esquire, Commission Counsel

Michael T. Scuse Secretary of Agriculture

Delaware Commission 2017

Edward J. Stegemeier Secretary-Commissioner

Richard A. Levine, Esq. Commissioner

W. Duncan Patterson Chairman

Henry J. Decker Commissioner

John F. Wayne Executive Director

Debra M. Killeen Commissioner

2017 Commission Committees W. Duncan Patterson

Chairman, ARCI Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee Ex-Officio Chair, ARCI

* * * Edward J. Stegemeier

Delaware Jockeys Health and Welfare Benefit Board, Chair Delaware Commissions Equine Forensic Drug Testing Committee, Chair

ARCI Jockey Health and Safety Committee Member * * * * *

Henry J. Decker ARCI Equine Health and Safety Committee Member

* * * John F. Wayne

ARCI Board of Directors Chairman, ARCI Licensing and Technology Committee

Chairman, National Racing Compact, Application Review Committee Chairman, Mid Atlantic and Provincial Track Integrity Committee

Delegate, National Racing Compact Vice Chair - ARCI Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee

Member, ARCI Model Rules Committee Member and Chair of Communications - Organization of Racing Investigators

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission

*G. Jack Houghton, Chief State Steward

*Frederick L. Burkhardt, Associate State Steward

*James Lages, Associate State Steward

*Reese Howard, Safety Steward

* Denotes certification through Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP)

Susan J. Botts VMD Acting Chief Commission Veterinarian

Robert Calley DVM, Associate Commission Veterinarian

Alternate Associate Comm. Veterinarians: Liam Clerkin DVM,

Virginia Gillam, DVM, John Whiston, DVM

Craig Goldblatt DVM, Richard Brown VMD,

Teena Appleby, Chief Inspector

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission on the web

In accordance with an initiative on the part of the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the Commission’s transparency was increased to improve data available to the public. Those initiatives included the posting of the Stewards’ Daily Reports, Veterinarian Scratch Reports and all Administrative Rulings on disciplinary actions. Also a navigation pane was added titled “Trainer’s Shed Row” which displays important industry updates and worthwhile links. A full array of racing related information and links can be accessed by visiting URL: http://dda.delaware.gov/thoroughbred/index.shtml

Veterinarians, Sample Collection Preparations and Activities

Collection of Equine Samples Out of Competition Testing

During the course of the 2017 racing season, the DTRC continued their Out of Competition Testing program. Randomly selected horses were subject to having blood samples drawn and tested for blood doping agents. When the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance required mandatory Out of Competition Testing as one of the criteria for accreditation, the DTRC already had their program in place. All horses tested during 2017 were found to be free of blood-doping agents. Testing protocols were changed during 2017 to include other substances that are considered to be banned from horses that are actively racing or training. 211 OCT samples were collected which represented 12.38 % of the total number of samples during 2017.

DTRC Budget FY 2018

* All funding for the DTRC comes from the Appropriated Special Fund (ASF) derived from licensing fees and fines. Costs of regulation (Administration, Stewards, Veterinarians Salaries, and benefits plus 100% costs of equine drug testing are borne by the Delaware Racing Association – Delaware Park). No

general fund money is used in the operation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.

COMMISSION OBJECTIVES Calendar Years

DTRC REVENUE

2017 Equine Forensic Drug Testing Statistics

*Total does not include pre-race Blood Gas Testing that are performed at the race track by Commission Technicians

396

2017 POSITIVE TEST SUMMARY

“MMV” Multiple Medication Violation Policy Points System (ARCI) Horse that is disqualified is stripped of purse money and redistributed to other horses in race

DELAWARE RACING ASSOCIATION HANDLE INFORMATION 2007-2017

Delaware Certified Thoroughbred Program information provided by Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

*DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 15% each in bonuses in 2005 through May, 2008 *DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 20% each in bonuses in June, 1, 2008

*DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 25% each in bonuses beginning April 25, 2009 *DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 20% each bonuses beginning April 30, 2011

*DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 15% bonuses beginning May 12, 2012 DCTP Owners and Certifiers received 20% bonuses beginning May 18, 2013

During 2014 bonuses were increased to 25% beginning May 17, 2014

2017 Delaware Certified Thoroughbred Program

2018 DCTP Horses of Racing Age:

217 two-year olds

201 three-year olds

233 four-year olds

3,572 older horses

91 Current Delaware Farms enrolled:

Total applications to date: 4,223

2017 Racing Dates and Information Delaware Park: Live Racing Dates 81

June 3 through October 21, 2017

Simulcasting: 363 days, 7 days a week

Closed Easter and Christmas

Simulcasting at Delaware Park

Spring Time at Delaware Park

$750,000.00 Delaware Handicap Gr. I

Winner: “SONGBIRD” Owners: Richard Porter

Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey: Mike Smith

$300,000.00 Delaware Oaks Gr. III

Owner: Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke

“IT TIZ WELL”

OAKS DAY HAT COMPETITION

The Delaware Oaks Trophies

Permanently Disabled Jockeys Recognition Day

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial assistance to some 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. Since its founding in 2006, the fund has disbursed over $5 million to permanently disabled jockeys, most of whom have sustained paralysis or brain injuries.

Presenters Randy Ziegler, Carol Pierce, John E. Mooney joined by Michael and Trevor McCarthy, Pete Lizarzaburu and Brent Bartram and Kevin Symanski

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Delaware Jockeys visit to

Nemours A I duPont Hospital for Children September, 2017

Pictured: Jose Betancourt, Wallynette Rodriguez, Katie Davis, Ashley Castrenze, Trevor McCarthy, Keiber Coa, Jose Bracho

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Delaware Jockeys visit to

Nemours A I duPont Hospital for Children September, 2017

Owner’s Day Theme “Make Horse Racing Great Again”

Gentlemen Fegentri Amateur Riders, 2017

Leading Jockey Scott Spieth

56 Wins

2017 Delaware Park Leaders

Jamie Ness Leading Trainer 22 Wins

Source: Equibase Company

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Jamie Ness 147 22 34 21 $466,505 Scott A. Lake 126 22 22 21 $411,355 Anthony Pecoraro 68 21 14 6 $419,895 Jerenesto Torres 79 21 12 12 $293,460 J. Larry Jones 75 20 17 12 $622,695 Michael E. Gorham 113 18 12 14 $325,905 Joseph Arboritanza 85 15 14 7 $237,380 Michael Stidham 87 14 19 11 $464,780 John Rigattieri 52 14 16 3 $274,215 Michael L. Catalano, Jr. 63 14 14 13 $202,280 Keith Nations 80 13 13 12 $463,015 Jorge Diaz 114 13 13 9 $165,952 Hernan Parra 111 12 15 19 $221,890 Timothy F. Ritchey 43 12 4 8 $191,535 Hugh I. McMahon 38 12 3 10 $219,925 Lynn A. Ashby 90 11 23 11 $238,170 Kieron Magee 35 11 8 7 $250,115 Arnaud Delacour 47 11 5 10 $261,405 Claudio A. Gonzalez 30 11 2 4 $119,420

2017 LEADING TRAINERS AT DELAWARE PARK

2017 LEADING JOCKEYS AT DELAWARE PARK

Source: Equibase Company

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Scott Spieth 300 56 53 47 $1,109,035 Carol Cedeno 375 53 60 68 $1,103,202 Jomar Torres 195 45 18 30 $814,175 Daniel Centeno 188 35 30 22 $728,425 Jose A. Bracho 209 34 33 23 $508,770 Alex Cintron 158 34 17 20 $874,465 Ricardo Chiappe 249 32 44 36 $607,005 Brian Pedroza 116 30 23 12 $748,050 Edwin Gonzalez 178 24 35 27 $771,520 Keiber J. Coa 222 22 34 32 $431,385 Orlando Bocachica 118 20 17 12 $372,315 Angel Serpa 175 19 17 20 $351,925 Ashley Castrenze 122 18 14 17 $324,650 Diego F. Gomez 173 15 21 24 $323,750 Ademar Santos 174 14 18 26 $275,090 Katie Davis 75 13 10 14 $335,200 David D. Amiss 140 12 13 17 $201,515 Augusto A. Marin 96 12 12 15 $209,315 Jevian Toledo 72 12 12 12 $312,520

Organization of Racing Investigators

The Delaware Commission is a proud supporter of the Organization of Racing Investigators. ORI provides training conferences yearly and the Delaware Commission is also a member sending their representatives to assist at major racing events throughout the yearly calendar to uphold the integrity of racing.

Racing Officials Accreditation Program Continuing Education Class at Delaware Park

Spring – 2017 Class

The DTRC has been coordinating regular meetings at Delaware Park focusing on the ROAP “Points of Emphasis” established under the program. Attending officials have attended a formal curriculum at either the University of Louisville or University of Arizona. They can receive “continuing education” credits by attending the Delaware meetings. Meetings have been well attended making Delaware an educational hub for racing officials.

Racing Officials Accreditation Program Featured Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Durenberger Dr. Ted Hill Cynthia L. Smith

Dr. Kelly Ryan Steve Koch Alan Foreman, Esq

Ed Martin

Tom LaMarra

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is a proud member of the

Association of Racing Commissioners International

2017-2018 Board of Directors

• The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is a member of the National Racing Compact.

• The “National License” was developed to streamline

the licensing and fingerprinting process. It is known as racing’s “E-Z Pass.”

Nutrient Management = Environmental Friendly

Covered Manure Collection areas to prevent water contamination

Timely collection of material for removal from grounds and use by Mushroom growers

Employing Best Management Practices to ensure environmental compliance with Clean Water Protection Act

Wash stations located throughout the stable area and connected to sanitary sewers for clean water

compliance

Delaware Park Senior Executive Officers, 2017

William M. Rickman Jr. Chief Executive Officer

William I. Fasy, President

Christer Farr, Senior Vice-President of Communications, Technology, and Maintenance

Andy Gomeringer, Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Slots Operations

Nancy Myshko, Senior Vice-President Human Resources, Environmental Services, Food & Beverage and Mutuels

Kevin DeLucia, Senior Vice President Finance and Racing Opearations

John Mooney, Executive Director of Racing

Dawn Casale, Vice-President Surveillance

Terry Smith, Vice-President Slot Operations

Ernie Trasatti, Director, Table Games

Kathy Harer, Executive Director of Security, Transportation, Fire Command

Karilyn McClelland, Director of Food and Beverage

Randall Cordell, Mutuel Manager and Patron Services

In Memoriam and Recognition William Monroe Rickman Sr.

1921 - 2005 Mr. Rickman was a great friend of racing and was able to bring Delaware Park back from a struggling marginal operation to the state-of-the-art facility that it is today. His participation as a lover of the sport as owner, breeder and race track owner, and fan is greatly missed by all.

Acknowledgements

Delaware Certified Statistics: DTHA

Delaware Park Race Track, Slots, and Golf

Equibase Company

Assorted photos by DTRC

and Joelyn Rigione