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1. 2YO Harness Diamond for 2YO Pacing Fillies (Group 1) $150,000
2. 3YO Harness Diamond for 3YO Pacing Fillies (Group 1) $150,000
3. 4YO Harness Diamond for 4YO Pacing Mares (Group 1) $150,000
4. 2YO Harness Emerald for 2YO Pacing Colts & Geldings (Group 1) $150,000
5. 3YO Harness Emerald for 3YO Pacing Colts & Geldings (Group 1) $150,000
6. 4YO Harness Emerald for 4YO Pacing Entires & Geldings (Group 1) $150,000
7. 2YO Harness Ruby for 2YO Trotters (Group 1) $100,000
8. 3YO Harness Ruby for 3YO Trotters (Group 1) $100,000
9. 4YO Harness Ruby for 4YO Trotters (Group 1) $100,000
All races are to be held at Ashburton Raceway on Saturday, 4th June 2011-
Ashburton TC meeting.
ELIGIBILITY
This is not a pre-payment series. There are no fees payable to be
eligible.
Open to all 2YO Pacers and Trotters that are passed from the Mobile start
by Stipendiary Stewards and/or qualified as per qualifying regulations.
Open to all 3YO and 4YO Pacers and Trotters that are qualified as per the
qualifying regulations.
DISTANCE
All races to be from Mobile start over one mile.
NUMBER OF STARTERS
A maximum of 12 starters will contest these races. One emergency may be
selected.
BARRIER DRAW
All races will have a random barrier draw.
STAKES DISTRIBUTION
All Pacing events will be for $150,000
1st $ 75,000
2nd $ 22,500
3rd $ 15,000
4th $ 6,375
5th $ 4,875
6th 12th $ 3,750
All Trotting events will be for $100,000
1st $ 50,000
2nd $ 15,000
3rd $ 10,000
4th $ 4,250
5th $ 3,250
6th 12th $ 2,500
In the event of less than 12 starters, any residue stakes shall be added
to the prize money for the first five place getters based on the following
split of monies.
1st 62.5 %, 2nd 20%, 3rd 10%, 4th 5%, 5th 2.5 %
ACCEPTANCE FEES
There is no acceptance fee.
LATE ENTRY
There is no late entry clause.
FIELD SELECTION
The fields will be determined in the following order following the
conclusion of racing at Oamaru HRC meeting on 22nd May 2011.
1. In order of the highest stake earnings based on the following criteria:
(a) All earnings (including handicapping exempt earnings) for the 2010/11
season up to and including 22 May 2011 in New Zealand only for placings 1st,
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th only.
(b) All Sales Series stake earnings are excluded.
(c) All other Series stakes e.g. Sires Stakes are included.
(d) All stake bonuses (e.g. Harness Plus, incentive bonuses) are excluded.
2. In the event of two or more horses having equal earnings, the following
criteria shall apply:
Firstly (a) Most number of wins (including handicapping exempt wins) in the
2010/11 season up to and including 22 May 2011 in New Zealand only.
Then (b) Most number of 2nd placings in the 2010/11 season up to and
including 22 May 2011 in New Zealand only.
Then (c) Most number of 3rd placings in the 2010/11 season up to and
including 22 May 2011 in New Zealand only.
Then (d) Most number of 4th placings in the 2010/11 season up to and
including 22 May 2011 in New Zealand only.
Then (e) In the event that two or more horses are still on equal selection
criteria, the Harness Racing New Zealand Handicapper shall elect one by
ballot under the supervision of a Racecourse Inspector.
DECLARATION OF ORDER OF ENTRY
Following conclusion of racing at Oamaru HRC meeting on 22nd May 2011 the 12
highest earners based on the field selection criteria stated above will be
declared. A further eight (next highest earners based on the field selection
criteria stated above) will be declared right of re-entries.
The connections of these horses will be contacted and be required to confirm
in writing their acceptance of their place in the field by Friday, 27 May
2011 at 12 noon.
Any horse that is withdrawn at any stage over the season cannot re-enter the
field.
Should more than the above 20 horses by required as a result of withdrawals
or non acceptance, the next entrants will be determined as per the selection
criteria stated above.
All horses will have been deemed to be nominated on confirmation of their
acceptance to start.
TIME LINE
22 May 2011: Declaration of Order of Entry following conclusion of racing at
Oamaru HRC.
27 May 2011: Confirmation of connections acceptance to start, deemed to be
nomination.
03 June 2011: Right of Re-Entry closes at 5.00 pm.
04 June 2011: The Harness Jewels Race Day.
MATTERS ARISING
Should any matter arise not covered by the race conditions or any dispute
arise regarding the interpretation of the race conditions, the Chairman of
Harness Racing New Zealand Inc shall act as sole judge.
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