FINAL OVERNIGHT

The 22nd Annual Queen's Cup Steeplechase

Mineral Springs, NC Saturday, April 29, 2017

Post Time - 1:30 p.m.

PP HORSE SEX/AGE CLM $ WGT JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FIRST RACE (#48) Purse $30,000. THE KING GEORGE, III, Brown Advisory Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle. 2-1/8 Miles over National Fences. POST TIME: 1:30 p.m. 1 BUCK BENNY [L] g.7 154 Dalton, B Michael Baum Kate Dalton 2 MOSS CODE [L] g.5 154 Mitchell, M Irvin S. Naylor Cyril Murphy 3 KREMLIN [L] g.5 *149 Dalton, K Rather Be Racing Jack Fisher 4 ENJOY THE SHOW [L] g.5 154 McCarthy, W Petticoats Loose Farm Meriwether H. Morris 5 AL (GB) [L] g.5 154 Doyle, J Robert A. Kinsley Elizabeth H. Voss 6 LIFE SAID [L] g.6 154 Crimin, S Augustin Stables Richard L. Valentine 7 MOSCATO (GB) [L] g.6 154 McDermott, S Bruton Street-US Jack Fisher 8 CODRINGTON COLLEGE (IRE)[L] g.7 154 Nagle, D Hudson River Farms Jonathan Sheppard SECOND RACE (#49) Purse $25,000. THE CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL. Ratings Handicap Hurdle (115 or lower). 2-1/4 Miles over National Fences. POST TIME: 2:05 p.m. 1 PLATED [L] g.8 (115) 158 McDermott, S Magalen O. Bryant Jimmy Day 2 INVOCATION (FR) [L] g.4 (111) 154 Flint, R Straylight Racing, LLC Leslie F. Young 3 COCODIMAMA [L] g.8 (110) 153 Watts, M Bon Nouvel Chasers LLC Julie Gomena 4 TRUE TO FORM [L] g.5 (115) 158 McCarthy, W Rather Be Racing Jack Fisher 5 EL MONSTRO (IRE) [L] g.4 (111) 154 Nagle, D Irvin S. Naylor Cyril Murphy 6 ARRAKIS [L] g.10 (110) *148 Dalton, K Bonnie Rye Stables Julie Gomena 7 MR. LICKETY [L] g.7 (111) 154 Crimin, S Check Mark Stables LLC Richard L. Valentine 8 BECK'S BAD BOY g.6 (101) 144 Dalton, B Ivy Hill Stable, LLC Alicia Murphy 9 SARAH JOYCE (IRE) m.5 (105) 148 Doyle, J The Fields Stable Elizabeth H. Voss THIRD RACE (#50) Purse $75,000. THE QUEEN’S CUP MPC ‘CHASE. Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes. 2-3/8 Miles over National Fences. POST TIME: 2:40 p.m. 1 ICE IT [L] g.5 153 McDermott, S DASH Stable Jack Fisher 2 MIGUEL GRAU [L] g.7 153 Crimin, S Mrs. S. K. Johnston Jr. Richard L. Valentine 3 SHOW COURT (IRE) [L] g.8 153 Mitchell, M Mark W. Buyck, Jr. Arch Kingsley, Jr. 4 PERSONAL START [L] g.6 150 Crimin, S Magalen O. Bryant Richard L. Valentine 5 INVOCATION (FR) [S] [L] (x2) g.4 138 Flint, R Straylight Racing, LLC Leslie F. Young 6 STRONGBOX [L] g.5 150 Dalton, B Stephen E. Johnson Kate Dalton 7 CUL BAIRE (IRE) [L] g.9 153 Doyle, J Michael A. Smith Jimmy Day [S] - denotes supplementary nominee FOURTH RACE (#51) Purse $20,000. The Sonitrol Allowance Timber. 3 Miles over Timber. POST TIME: 3:15 p.m. 1 CLASS CHEROKEE [L] g.7 160 Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Richard L. Valentine 2 NATURALLY WON g.5 160 Doyle, J Northwoods Stable William Dowling 3a HENRY SAN (IRE) [L] g.10 165 Nagle, D Irvin S. Naylor Cyril Murphy 4 DOC CEBU [L] g.7 165 McCarthy, W Charles C. Fenwick Jr. Jack Fisher 5a RIDE AWAY [L] g.6 160 Irvin S. Naylor Katherine S. Neilson 6 SYROS [L] g.9 165 McDermott, S Mrs. S. K. Johnston Jr. Jack Fisher FIFTH RACE (#52) THE TRUGREEN FUTURE CHAMPIONS TURF RACE. Training Flat. 1-1/4 Miles on the Turf. POST TIME: 4:00 p.m. 1 GLORE RACER m.9 ***140 LaBarre, R Rafael A Fernandez LLC Rafael A. Fernandez 2 ANDI'AMU (FR) [L] g.7 155 Flint, R Ballybristol Farm LLC Leslie F. Young 3a RED MIST (ARG) [L] g.5 ***140 Clifton, E Arch Kingsley, Jr. Arch Kingsley, Jr. 4 NO FEAR (IRE) g.5 155 Mitchell, M Flying Horse Farm LLC Jazz Napravnik 5 LADY YEATS (GB) [L] m.6 150 Crimin, S Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Richard L. Valentine 6 CASH CROP [L] g.6 155 Nagle, D Mrs. George M. Sensor Arch Kingsley, Jr. 7 LADY BLANCO [L] f.4 150 Doyle, J Amy Taylor Rowe Leslie F. Young 8a ROCKIN’ BEN [L] g.4 150 Dalton, B Arch Kingsley, Jr. Arch Kingsley, Jr. The result of this race does not count toward a horse's official record. A $500 award will be given to the owner and the trainer of the winner. Scratches by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, with the NSA office (410-392-0700) For communication with the NSA after 5:00 p.m., Friday: NSA Voice Mail - 410-392-0700 (answers after 5th ring). NSA Cell Phone - Bill Gallo (443-553-1882) Queen's Cup Stewards: Reese Howard (Presiding), Larry Curtis, Cathie Jackson, Anne Pezzano (Safety Steward).

NSA Officials: Stewards' Secretary - Bill Gallo; Clerk of Scales - Courtney Reid; Horse ID - Toby Edwards; Starter - Jeff Teter; Utility Official - Samantha Randazzo; Testing Vet - Dr. Andrew Gardner; Medication Veterinarian - Dr. Nicole Swinehart (803-427-4053) and Dr. Magda Wylie (803-272-1324). All NSA Officials must be on the grounds by 11:30 a.m. SOTA Representative: Arch Kingsley. Please direct all horsemen's issues or concerns to him prior to approaching the Race Chairman or a member of the Race Committee.

Attention Riders: There will be a mandatory meeting between the Stewards and all jockeys at 12:20 p.m. in the jockey tent prior to the first race. There will be an officials meeting immediately following the jockeys meeting at the Stewards Stand. THIRD PARTY FUROSEMIDE (SALIX) ADMINISTRATION Horsemen are reminded that third party administration of furosemide (Salix) is in effect at this race meet. Please refer to the 2017 NSA Spring Condition Book (center yellow section) for complete details of the NSA Medication policy. Contact Dr. Nicole Swinehart (803-427-4053) or Dr. Magda Wylie (803-272-1324). There will be a pre-race veterinary exam performed by Drs. Magda Wylie and Matt Storey beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the barn area. Bandages are not permitted during the examination. ALL HORSES MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS 2 HOURS PRIOR TO POST TIME FOR THE FIRST RACE (IF NOT ON LASIX) UNLESS EXCUSED BY THE STEWARDS FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. Horsemen are reminded to bring a copy of their horse(s) Coggins test to the races. Foal papers are no longer be required to be on file with the Horse Identifier at the races providing the horse can be properly identified; and tattoos are required for all horses, with a one-time exception providing the horse can be identified by his/her markings. NO PETS PLEASE: We love dogs but please leave yours at home! ARRIVING PRIOR TO RACE DAY? Please call ahead and let us know. Contact Kevin Tobin at 443-890-0158. RACE DAY ARRIVAL: - ENTER THROUGH GATE 3: (Potters Road) Horsemen must display their 2017 NSA hang tag and NSA OTR pins. - HORSEMEN'S CHECK-IN TENT: -HORSEMEN'S CREDENTIALS: may be obtained at the Horsemen's Check-in Tent (it's well marked). -ACCESS TO MEMBER'S HILL & STABLE AREA: Obtain Queen's Cup issued Horsemen's Badges to gain access to Stable area and Member's Hill -NON-PARTICIPATING HORSEMEN: As a courtesy to all licensed NSA HORSEMEN who display their 2017 OTR NSA pins, the Queen's Cup will provide complimentary Horsemen's Badges to allow access onto Member's Hill only, available through the HORSEMEN'S CHECK-IN TENT. Please note: Horsemen's badges do not allow entry into the Elkridge Club hospitality tent. -ARRIVING AFTER 1:00 PM? Please proceed to the front entrance of the Elkridge Club to receive your credentials. ELKRIDGE CLUB LUNCHEON CREDENTIALS POLICY: - PARTICIPATING OWNERS & TRAINERS: receive two (2) Queen's Cup Horsemen's Badges with two (2) complimentary Elkridge Club luncheon tickets in their envelope. Upon arrival at the HORSEMEN'S CHECK-IN TENT, Owners and Trainers may request two (2) additional Horsemen's Badges, which includes Elkridge Club luncheon tickets, at no additional charge. - PARTICIPATING JOCKEYS: receive one (1) Queen's Cup Horsemen's Badge with one (1) complimentary Elkridge Club luncheon ticket in their envelope. Upon arrival at the HORSEMEN'S CHECK-IN TENT, Jockeys may request one (1) additional Horsemen's Badge, which includes Elkridge Club luncheon ticket, at no additional charge. - NON-PARTICIPATING OWNERS, TRAINERS & JOCKEYS: 2017 NSA Horsemen wishing to gain access to the Elkridge Club luncheon tent may purchase Elkridge Club tickets at the HORSEMEN'S CHECK-IN TENT. (see pricing below) PRICING FOR EXTRA ELKRIDGE CLUB BADGES for PARTICIPATING or NON-PARTICIPATING NSA LICENSED HORSEMEN: - Participating NSA Horsemen's Elkridge Club Badge after allocation - $175 per Adult/ $85 under 21 - Non-Participating NSA Horsemen's Elkridge Club ticket luncheon tickets - $250 for Adult/$125 under 21

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL HORSES MUST BE SADDLED IN THE BARN AREA prior to their race and walk up in one line by saddle cloth number to the Parade Ring. Please assist the Queen's Cup in running racing on-time. Post time is 1:30 p.m. and the races will run every 35 minutes. PADDOCK SCHEDULE Race 1 - 1:15 p.m. - Horses saddled in barn must arrive in paddock 1:30 p.m. - Post Time for The Brown Advisory King George, III Sport of Kings Maiden Race 2 - 1:50 p.m. - Horses saddled in barn must arrive in parade ring 2:05 p.m. - Post Time for Charlotte Business Journal Ratings Handicap Race 3 - 2:25 p.m. - Horses saddled in barn must arrive in parade ring 2:40 p.m. - Post Time for Queen's Cup MPC 'Chase Novice 'Chase Presented By Sonitrol Race 4 - 3:00 p.m. - Horses saddled in barn must arrive in parade ring 3:15 p.m. - Post Time for the Sonitrol Timber Allowance Race 5 - 3:45 p.m. - Horses saddled in barn must arrive in parade ring 4:00 p.m. - Post Time for The TruGreen Future Champions Turf REMINDER: NSA OTRs MUST enter the front entrance of the Eldridge Club to exchange their meal ticket for a wristband. Thereafter, OTR's may egress through the rear entrance as long as the wristband and Horsemen's Badge is displayed. IMPORTANT NOTICE: At the request of SOTA, only those with Queen's Cup Horsemen's Badges will be allowed in the stable area. Please do not give our Barn Manager a hard time if you do not have your Queen's Cup Horsemen's Badge and are wishing access to the Stabling area. In celebration of our 22nd Anniversary, The Hot Walk Party will feature the band KINGDADDY, commencing immediately after the last race, with free entry, a live band, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Grooms: Grooms will be served breakfast and lunch back in the stable area at 7:00 a.m. and Noon respectively. There will also be a $50 groom's award sponsored by AREVA for the "Best Turned-Out Horse" in each race. Accommodations, Etc.: Please visit our website under "Race Day Details", though no rooms are blocked. For those arriving in a private plane, the closest airport is Piedmont/Hawthorne Monroe Airport, about five miles away. Rental cars from the airport are available if called in advance. Their phone 800-531-1169. ____________________________________________________________ The Queen's Cup racecourse was inspected on Monday, April 24, 2017 by Bill Price. Turf: Consistent, thick and lush throughout. The Brooklandwood Racecourse turf is made-up of a blend of fine turf fescues, hybrid bluegrass & perennial rye grasses. Spotty weeds consisting primarily of chickweed and small clumps of clover was spot treated where needed March 26 and April 15 has had its desired affect. The turf has been aggressively aerated, over-seeded, fertilized and top-dressed in certain areas. There continues to be some areas of poa annua (part of the bluegrass family) that has produced seed heads with particular note around Hurdle & Timber fences #2 on the top stretch of the backside. There are also a few areas of "ground under repair" in a few areas near the hub rail coming down the hill from Turn 3 to 4. Although worthy of note, these areas will ultimately present more of an imperfection and should be no cause for concern. Nitrogen was applied by TruGreen Wednesday morning, April 19. The turf continues to thicken. The last mowing will be Tuesday late afternoon (April 25) with race day turf height around 5-6” race day. Smoothness: Smooth. Divots from last year's race were filled and the course was "Cambridge" rolled several times after last year's race, particularly on the turns. Compaction: Averages 100 (Good). Multiple readings were taken on April 17, averaged 100-110 (Good). The course was aerated using the Aerway during the fall seeding, February 12 and again April 9. Irrigation is being used daily. Depending on the forecast the week of the race, we may Aerway areas of known compaction selectively and the course will be irrigated through Friday morning. Race day, Horsemen should expect "good" going with average of 110-120. The region was hit by heavy and steady rain

Sunday through Monday evening with over 3” of rainfall in a 36-hour period. Compaction readings decreased Monday morning to 70-90. As the racecourse drains quickly and with sunny and drying winds, Horsemen should still expect “GOOD” going race day with avg. compaction readings of 100-110 Moisture: 8-10 (Average Wet to Wet). Readings taken with average moist to wet a full depth of 9". The region has had below average amounts of rainfall this past spring along with below normal cold and high temperatures in conjunction with persistent winds over the past two months Despite the aforementioned the racecourse ground has remained moist with help of the TORO in-ground automated irrigation system. As is our SOP, the irrigation system has been used as-needed during the month of April so as not to allow the top and subsoil to dry out. Notes: - The "Modified National Fence" frame hurdle packed with SafTfence® plastic birch will be placed along the hub rail of the racecourse while the portable timber fences will be placed along the outside rail. The water hurdle (Fence #7) will be in play again this year but only for the timber race. Immediately after the third race, the "Modified National Fences" will be removed to prepare for the training flat race, the last race on the card, which will be run along the hub rail. - Depending on the rain forecast, the last mowing is expected Tuesday evening (April 25) race week with turf height around 6" race day. Weather Forecast: No appreciable rain is forecast past early Wednesday morning. Mid-to-late week forecast are sunny, warm, and dry with temp in between 80º-84º. Race day weather is forecasted as partly cloudy and warm, highs 85º. Large floor fans will be set-up in the entrances to the stable area. Ice machine and endless amounts of water (cold and hot) will be available in the stable area.

2017RACE MEET INFORMATION SHEET

Race Partners:

2017 Horsemens Info Sheet Rev 1

Race Meet: 22nd Annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase v Brooklandwood Racecourse (irrigated) v Mineral Springs, NC

Race Meet Date: Saturday April 29, 2017

Physical Address: 3830 Potter Road, South, Mineral Springs, NC 28108 v Horsemen should enter through GATE 3 Gates are open for horsemen Friday v follow directional signs

Contact Information: SOTA Horsemen’s Liaison - Arch Kingsley Cell: (803) 243-7799 v Website: www.queenscup.org

Horsemen’s link: http://www.queenscup.org/horsemen

Convenient Airports: Charlotte/Douglas International - Major American hub Piedmont/Hawthorne Regional Airport in Monroe (800-531-1169)

Food Service at Races: • Elkridge Club Luncheon......... • Post Race Party........................ • Grooms Breakfast & Lunch...... • Vendors.................................... Race Day Activities: • Jack Russell Terrier Races in infield (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) • Jockey course walk (11:30 am) • Tailgate & Hat Contests • $50 Best Turned-out Horse Grooms Awards sponsored by AREVA • Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina Raffle with $15,000 in prizes (tickets start at $10) • NEW: Queen’s Cup Scratch & Match Raffle with $10,000 in cash award ($25 per raffle ticket) • Hot Walk Party (after the last race) featuring live music by KINGDADDY, free entry and free food, cash bar Credentials Needed: NSA PINS WILL NOT BE HONORED TO ENTER MEMBER’S HILL as it is considered to be a General Admission ticket ACCESS TO THE ELKRIDGE CLUB (the food tent) FOR PARTICIPATING HORSEMEN ONLY. PLEASE SEE NOTICE ATTACHED!

O/T/R Check-in Tent: Enter from Gate 3 (Potter Road, South). HORSEMEN’S CHECK-IN TENT located behind Member’s Hill

Horse Related: • Post Time, First Race of Six ................... • Approx. Time Between Races ................. • Pre-Race Vet Checks.............................. • Stabling .................................................. • Race Day Horseman’s Contact .............. • Hot/Cold Water/Ice ................................. • Electrical Outlets ............................................ • Race Day Veterinary Assistance ............ • How Many Races .................................... Hotels - Motels: We would strongly urge horsemen running at the Queen’s Cup, to book rooms ASAP! Please GO TO THE WEBSITE www.queenscup.org, look under the link https://www.queenscup.org/race-day Restaurants: • Mineral Springs - Take-out - Farleys Pizza - (704) 843-4588 • Waxhaw is about 4 miles –west- from the Brooklandwood racecourse on Highway 75 • Finer Dining: Black Chicken, Maxwells, Heritage, Rippingtons,Stuffed Olive • Faster Food: Burger King, Bojangles, McDonalds & Stacks’ • Monroe is about 10 miles – east- from the Brooklandwood racecourse on Highway 75 Directions: Regardless of your direction: All Horsemen should enter through GATE 3 on POTTER ROAD. You may also Google Map the address through the Queen’s Cup website: (http://www.queenscup.org/event-info/directions-to-event)

From Charlotte or the CLT Airport – Find your way to the I-485 Beltway (east or “Outer Loop” toward Pineville/Matthews). Get off NC Highway 521/Johnston Road (exit 61). Go approximately 11 miles south on 521/Johnston Road into South Carolina. Turn left on Highway 75 (east) toward Waxhaw/Monroe. Continue through Waxhaw - stay on Highway 75. If arriving prior to race day, stay on Highway 75 from Waxhaw which will lead you into Mineral Springs. Go past Gates 1 & 2, turn right onto Potter Road (at Kangaroo Station). Follow Potter Road to Gate 3. About 1 hour from Charlotte/Douglas Airport and 25 minutes from the Ballantyne Resort – depending on race day traffic conditions.

From Camden – Take US 521 north left onto Flat Rock Road. One mile north of Heath Springs, turn right onto SC 522 East 15.8 miles toward Monroe. Highway 522 becomes Rocky River Road, cross over Highway 200 (Lancaster Highway. In .3 miles, turn left onto Crow Road, which will dead-end into Potter Road (GATE 3 is the Horsemen’s entrance) The racecourse is approximately 1.2 hours from Camden.

1:30 p.m.35 minutesYesTemporary (first and second straw bedding provided)Wes & Jenny Westbrooks, Stable Mgrs., Arch Kingsley, SOTA LiaisonYes/Yes/YesYesNicole Swinehart, DVM (Lasix), Magda Wylie, DVM, Matt Storey, DVM, 5 Total (3 Hurdle, 1 Timber, 1 Training Flat)

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Yes for OTR’s running horses (SEE 2017 UPDATED POLICY)Yes (Free entry & free food, live band and cash bar)Yes, served in stable areaYes, Infield Food Vendor in Brooklandwood Village

2017Queen’s Cup Horsemen’s Policies

1. ARRIVING PRIOR TO RACE DAY?: Please call ahead and let us know. Contact Kevin Tobin at (443) 890-0158. You may also pick-up your credentials at the Queen’s Cup office located on the race grounds prior to 4:00 pm Friday

2. RACE DAY ARRIVAL: o ENTER THROUGH GATE 3: (Potters Road) Horsemen must display their 2017 NSA hang tag and NSA OTR pins. With these credentials you will be directed to the OTR Parking Area

o HORSEMEN’S CREDENTIALS: • HORSEMEN’S CREDENTIALS may be obtained at the Horsemen’s Check-in tent (it’s well marked)

• ACCESS TO MEMBER’S HILL & STABLE AREA: Obtain Queen’s Cup issued Horsemen’s Badges to gain access to Stable area and Member’s Hill. This BADGE does not gain entry to the Elkridge Club, where food is served as that credential is an Elkridge Club pass which will be exchanged for a wristband

• NON-PARTICIPATING HORSEMEN: As a courtesy to all licensed NSA HORSEMEN who display their 2017 OTR NSA pins, the Queen’s Cup will provide complimentary Horsemen’s Badges to allow access onto Member’s Hill only, available through the Horsemen’s Check-in tent . Please note: Horsemen’s badges do not allow entry into the Elkridge Club hospitality tent

• ARRIVING AFTER 1:00 PM? Please proceed to the front entrance of the Elkridge Club to receive your credentials.

• FINALLY: Please be courteous to our volunteers and our security staff. Failure to bring your credentials waste time and energy for all. Please help your self and others and remember to bring your NSA Credentials and/or your Queen’s Cup Horsemen’s Badge and are trying to gain entry onto the grounds or stable area.

3. ELKRIDGE CLUB CREDENTIALS: v PARTICIPATING OWNERS & TRAINERS: receive two (2) Queen’s Cup Horsemen’s Badges with two (2) complimentary Elkridge Club luncheon tickets in their envelope. Upon arrival at the HORSEMEN’S CHECK-IN tent, Owners and Trainers may request two (2) additional Horsemen’s Badges, which includes Elkridge Club luncheon tickets, at no additional charge. It would speed service if you call in advance to let us know: (704) 843-7070 v PARTICIPATING JOCKEYS: receive one (1) Queen’s Cup Horsemen’s Badge with one (1) complimentary Elkridge Club luncheon ticket in their envelope. Upon arrival at the HORSEMEN’S CHECK-IN tent, Jockeys may request one (1) additional Horsemen’s Badge, which includes Elkridge Club luncheon ticket, at no additional charge - It would speed service if you call in advance to let us know: (704) 843-7070 v NON-PARTICIPATING OWNERS, TRAINERS & JOCKEYS: 2017 NSA Horsemen wishing to gain access to the Elkridge Club luncheon tent may purchase Elkridge Club tickets at the HORSEMEN’S CHECK-IN tent. (see pricing below) 4. PRICING FOR PARTICIPATING EXTRA BADGES or NON-PARTICIPATING NSA HORSEMEN v Participating NSA Horsemen’s Elkridge Club Badge after allotted number - $175 per Adult/ $85 under 21 v Non-Participating NSA Horsemen’s Elkridge Club ticket luncheon tickets - $250 for Adult/$125 under 21 5. ENTRANCE TO THE ELKRIDGE CLUB: • OTRs MUST enter through the front entrance of the Eldridge Club to exchange their meal ticket for a wristband. • Thereafter, OTR’s may exit through the rear entrance as long as the wristband and Horsemen’s Badge is displayed • Entry to Elkridge Club must always enter through the front entrance of the Elkridge Club

6. GROOMS: will be served a light breakfast and box lunch back in the stable area, along with water and soft drinks.

7. SADDLING PROCEDURE: AT THE REQUEST FROM SOTA & THE NSA SAFETY COMMITTEE, HORSEMEN MUST SADDLE BACK IN THE BARN. However, the Race Meet Committee has asked all horsemen to please be prompt and timely to the Parade Ring and to maintain professional decorum to the Race Meet Committee, all Officials and its volunteers and in the winner’s circle. The NSA Stewards’ have been asked by the Race Committee to fine horsemen that are either late to the Parade Ring or do not display a high degree of professionalism.

8. QUESTIONS? Please call Kevin Tobin at (443) 890-0158 or Bill Price at (704) 621-3001. 2017 Horsemens Info Sheet Rev 1

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QUEEN’S CUP UPDATE COURSE REPORT The Brooklandwood racecourse was re-inspected and updated on Monday, April 24, 2017 by Bill Price. Updates from the April 17 report are notated in red. Turf: Consistent, thick and lush throughout. The Brooklandwood Racecourse turf is made-up of a blend of fine turf fescues, hybrid bluegrass & perennial rye grasses. Spotty weeds, consisting primarily of chickweed and small clumps of clover, was spot treated where needed March 26 and April 15 has had its desired affect. The turf has been aggressively aerated, over-seeded, fertilized and top-dressed in certain areas. There continues to be some areas of poa annua (part of the bluegrass family) that has produced seed heads with particular note around Hurdle & Timber fences #2 on the top stretch of the backside. There is also a few areas of “ground under repair” in a few areas near the hub rail coming down the hill from Turn 3 to 4. Although worthy of note, these areas will ultimately present more of an imperfection and should be no cause for concern. Nitrogen was applied by TruGreen Wednesday morning, April 19. The turf continues to thicken. The last mowing will be Tuesday late afternoon (April 25) with race day turf height around 5-6” race day. Smoothness: Smooth. Divots from last year’s race were filled and the course was “Cambridge” rolled several times after last year’s race, particularly on the turns. No change Compaction: AVG 100. Multiple readings were taken April 17, averaged 100-110 listed as “GOOD”. The course was aerated using the Aerway during the fall seeding, February 12 and again April 9. Irrigation is being used daily. Depending on the forecast the week of the race, we may Aerway areas of known compaction selectively and the course will be irrigated through Friday morning. Race day, horsemen should expect “GOOD” going with avg. of 110-120. The region was hit by heavy and steady rain Sunday through Monday evening with over 3” of rainfall in a 36 hour period. Compaction readings decreased Monday morning to 70-90. As the racecourse drains quickly and with sunny and drying winds, Horsemen should still expect “GOOD” going race day with avg. compaction readings of 100-110 Moisture: 8-10. Readings taken with average MOIST to WET a full depth of 9”. The region has had below average amounts of rainfall this past spring along with below normal cold and high temperatures in conjunction with persistent winds over the past two months Despite the aforementioned, the racecourse ground has remained moist with help of the TORO in-ground automated irrigation system. As is our SOP, the irrigation system has been used as-needed during the month of April so as not to allow the top and subsoil to dry-out. With over 3” of rainfall, moisture reading was WET (10) Other Comments:

• The “Modified National Fence” frame hurdle packed with SafTfence® plastic birch will be placed along the hub rail of the racecourse while the portable timber fences will be placed along the outside rail. The water hurdle (Fence #7) will be in-play again this year but only for the timber race. Immediately after the third race, the “Modified National Fences” will be removed to prepare for the training flat race, the last race on the card, which will be run along the hub rail

• Weather Forecast: No appreciable rain is forecast past early Wednesday morning. Mid-to-late week forecast are sunny, warm and dry with temp in between 80º-84º. Race day weather is forecasted as partly cloudy and warm, highs 85º. Large floor fans will be set-up in the entrances to the stable area. Ice machine and endless amounts of water (cold and hot) will be available in the stable area.

Pictures taken Saturday 22, 2017

Before leaving home, please have your Car Pass displayed visibly in your car window for the volunteers to direct you to your parking space. All times may vary depending on traffic. Follow the signs that correspond with the Gate number on your Car Pass. All gates will be clearly marked.

MAIN DIRECTIONS – FROM CHARLOTTETake Providence Road South (Route 16) all the way to Waxhaw (Approximately 10 miles from I-485.) Alternatively you can take Rea Road (East) to Providence Road. Turn right when Rea Road dead-ends into Providence Road. Follow Providence Road to Waxhaw. Once in Waxhaw go over the railroad tracks and turn left at the light onto Highway 75. Follow Highway 75 for .3 mile to the fork in the road (gas station on left side). Follow the directions below that correspond to the Gate number on your Car Pass.

AVOID HEAVIER TRAFFIC ON PROVIDENCE ROAD Take Interstate 485 to Highway 521 South/Johnston Road (Exit 61). Turn Right, then follow this for approximately 11 miles. Turn left on Highway 75 (East) toward Waxhaw/Monroe. Continue through the first light. Go .3 mile and follow the directions above that correspond with the Gate number on your Car Pass.

FROM CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTExit Airport (Josh Birmingham Parkway) following signs to I-77 South (first exit) which will put you on Billy Graham Parkway (South). Take Billy Graham Parkway/Highway 521 to Woodlawn Road. Make a right onto I-77 South. Take I-77 South to I-485 East toward Pineville/Matthews. Follow I-485 to 521 South /Johnston Road (Exit 61). Follow directions above for AVOID HEAVY TRAFFIC ON PROVIDENCE ROAD.

FROM SOUTH CAROLINATake I-77 North to I-485 East toward Pineville/Matthews. Take Exit 61 (Johnston Road/Hwy 521 South) and follow directions above for AVOID HEAVY TRAFFIC ON PROVIDENCE ROAD.

ORTake Exit 59 (Rea Road). Turn right at the top of the ramp and follow Rea Road to Providence Road and follow directions above for MAIN DIRECTIONS - FROM CHARLOTTE.

ORFollow I-485 to Exit 57 (Providence Road/Route 16). Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Providence Road (south). Continue with MAIN DIRECTIONS - FROM CHARLOTTE.

FROM CONCORD - I-85 SOUTH AND 601 SOUTHFrom I-85 South at Concord, get on 601 South. Follow Route 601 South to Monroe and pick up NC 75 in downtown Monroe. Take Highway 75 to Mineral Springs. At the light, cross over Potter Road to get to Gates 1 & 2 and Will Call or make a left on Potter Road to get to Gates 3 & 4. All gates will be clearly marked. Follow the signs that correspond with the Gate number on your Car Pass. Please have your Car Pass displayed visibly in your car window for the volunteers to direct you to your parking space.

FROM CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINATake Route 521 North out of Camden, turn left onto Flat Rock Road (JAHOVA'S WITNESS Church at intersection). 1 mile north of Heath Springs, turn right onto Highway 522. Follow Highway 522 for 15.8 miles. Highway 522 becomes Rocky River Road, cross over Highway 200. In .3 mile turn left onto Crow Road. Crow Road dead-ends into Potter Road. Gate 3 will be directly in front of you. For Gates 1 & 2 and Will Call, turn right onto Potter Road. At Highway 75 go left and follow the signs. Driving time from Camden is about 65 minutes. All gates will be clearly marked. Follow the signs that correspond with the Gate number on your Car Pass. Please have your Car Pass displayed visibly in your car window for the volunteers to direct you to your parking space.

DIRECTIONS TO THE QUEEN’S CUP STEEPLECHASE

(Maps to Racecourse located on back of every ticket pass)

For GATES 1 & 2 and Will Call: At the fork in road, continue on Highway 75 for approximately 3.5 miles. Brooklandwood will be on the right. All gates will be clearly marked. Follow the signs that correspond with the Gate number on your Car Pass. Please have your Car Pass displayed visibly in your car window for the volunteers to direct you to your parking space.

For GATE 3: At the fork in the road outside downtown Waxhaw, veer right onto Old Providence Road (Route 1111). Continue straight for 5.4 miles. Note: The road will change names from Old Providence to Waxhaw-Monroe Highway then to Potter Road. Gate 3 will be on the left just after you enter the town of Mineral Springs.

For GATE 4 (Green Spring): At the fork in the road outside of downtown Waxhaw, veer right onto Old Providence Road (Route 1111). Continue straight for 4.7 miles. Note: The road will change names from Old Providence to Waxhaw-Monroe Highway. Gate 4 (Green Spring) will be on the left hand side following a four board black fence.

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