by Scott Ehrlich, publicity, Cal-Expo
Sacramento, CA — Stables wishing to come out to Cal-Expo and race now have an added enticement.
Beginning September 12, 2008 through October 11, 2008, every horse racing at Cal-Expo shall receive a “Starter’s Purse” in the amount of $250 for each start with a maximum starter purse payment of $500 per each eligible horse.
Any horse who receives a $250 starter bonus will not receive the $50 starter bonus for that start.
New Horse Incentive Purse Program:
September 12, 2008 through December 20, 2008
Each racehorse that starts in a pari-mutuel race at Cal-Expo that has never raced at Cal-Expo will receive $1,500.
Installments are as follows: $750 after the first start, $750 upon the fourth start.
Payments will be made into the owners Paymaster account; the original owner will receive the total payment even if the horse is claimed.
The $50 starter purse program will go into effect beginning with the fall meet, paying all starters who finish sixth or worse in a nine-horse field or more.
Any horse that receives any purse from the New Horse Incentive Purse Program is not eligible to receive the “Starters Purse.”
In order to receive a New Horse Incentive Purse, all horses must be approved in writing by Cal-Expo management and the California Harness Horsemen’s Association.
Approval shall be decided upon entering the new horse on the trainer’s stall application.