Horses from many a class racing at Cal-Expo this fall will have an opportunity to race for purses in excess of $60,000 in Late Closing events.
 
The California Harness Horsemen’s Association and Cal-Expo have agreed to offer late closing series races during the FALL 2010 MEET, which includes over $60,000 in purses for the following classes of horses: 
 
Schedule of Late Closers
Cal-Expo Fall Race Meet 2010
 
*****Note: Please see Special Rules that apply to the Late Closers listed below.
 
(1)       The Gee Gee Digger Claiming Series
            Colts & Geldings, All Ages
            Claiming Pace, Two Legs (Purse $3000) & Final (Purse $6,000 Added)
            Claiming Price Leg 1: $4,000; Leg 2: $5,000; No Claiming in Final
            Nomination Fee: $100; Entry Fee each Leg: $100
            To be conducted Oct. 1, 8 & 15.
 
(2)       The Doodlin Claiming Series
            Fillies & Mares, All Ages
Claiming Pace, Two Legs (Purse $3000) & Final (Purse $6,000 Added)
            Claiming Price Leg 1: $4,000; Leg 2: $5,000; No Claiming in Final
            Nomination Fee: $100; Entry Fee each Leg: $100
            To be conducted Oct. 2, 9 & 16.
 
(3)       The Desmond Claiming Series
            All Ages
            Claiming Pace, Two Legs (Purse $2,500) & Final (Purse $5,000 Added)
            Claiming Price Leg 1: $2,500; Leg 2: $3,500; No Claiming in Final
            Nomination Fee: $50; Entry Fee each Leg: $50
            To be conducted Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6
 
(4)       The Turkey Trot
            All Ages
            Claiming Trot, One Leg (Purse $3,000) & Final (Purse $5,000 Added)
Claiming Price $4,000; No Claiming in Final
            Nomination Fee: $100
            To be conducted Nov. 18 & 24
 
(5)       The Courageous Red Pacing Series
            Colts & Geldings, 5YO & Under
            NW 5 (DHA, NW 8) PM or $12,500 Life (DHA $15,000)
            Leg 1: Purse $4,500 and Final: $7,500 Added
Nomination Fee: $150; Entry Fees $150
To be conducted Dec. 4 & 18
 
 
 
(6)       The Kaycess Doll Pacing Series
            Fillies & Mares, 5YO & Under
            NW 5 (DHA, NW 8) PM or $12,500 Life (DHA $15,000)
            Leg 1: Purse $4,500 and Final: $7,500 Added
Nomination Fee: $150; Entry Fees $150
To be conducted Dec 3 & 17
 
(7)       The Peter Lobell Claiming Series
            All Ages, Condition Claimer
            NW 2 (Mares & DHA, NW 4) PM or $10,000 Life (Mares & DHA $15,000)
Claiming Price Leg 1: $6,000 plus Allowance; Leg 2: $7,500 plus Allowance; No Claiming in Final
            Leg 1 & 2: Purse $3,000 and Final $5,000 Added
Nomination Fee: $75; Entry Fees $75
To be conducted Jan. 7, 14 & 21
 
(8)       The Denali Claiming Series
            All Ages, Condition Claimer
            NW 5 (Mares & DHA, NW 8) PM or $12,500 Life (Mares & DHA $15,000)
Claiming Price Leg 1: $10,000 plus Allowance; Leg 2: $12,500 plus Allowance; No Claiming in Final
            Leg 1 & 2: Purse $3,500 and Final $6,000 Added
Nomination Fee: $100; Entry Fees $100
To be conducted Jan 28, Feb 4 & 11
 
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Special Rules for Late Closers
Cal-Expo Fall Race Meet 2010
 
 
Note:  The following Special Rules apply to the Late Closers.
 
(1)       The Nomination date for each Series is 1 (one) week prior to the First Leg or Elimination of that Series. Nomination Fees must be paid by 9:00 a.m. in the Race Office.
 
(2)       Eligibility for each Series is determined as of the date and time of Nomination.
 
(3)       In order to be Eligible to compete in a Final of each Series, horses must have started in both Legs
 or in the Elimination of that Series.
 
(4)       In order for a Series to be programmed, a minimum of 10 (ten) eligible horses must be entered and 8 (eight) separate betting are required.
 
(5)       A maximum of 12 (twelve) horses will be drawn into each Leg or Elimination, with divisions being drawn after 12 (twelve) entries.
 
(6)       Nomination and Entry Fees received in the Legs or Eliminations for each Series will be Added to the Purse of the Final for that Series.
 
For more information or questions please call the Race Office at Cal-Expo (916) 263-3617/3618/3599.
 
Live racing resumes at Cal-Expo on Thursday (September 16) and continues through Saturday (September 18).  Post-time on Thursday is at 5:45 p.m. (PDT).  Post-time on Friday (September 18) is at 6:20 p.m..  Approximate first-race post-time on Saturday is at 5:45 p.m.  On Thursday and every live card, Cal-Expo offers free admission, as well as free preferred & general parking after 4:30 p.m.  Also on Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cal-Expo offers a complete Lasagna dinner, which includes salad and bread, for just $3.00.  Additionally on Thursday, beer & wine can be purchased for $3.00 each as well. 
 
Now on Saturdays, Cal-Expo will offer a reduced 15 percent takeout rate on both the Early & Late Pick-4 wagers with the Late Pick-4 having a $10,000 gross guaranteed pool.