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CHA News CHA MEETING SCHEDULE 2010
COLORADO HORSE-RACING ASSOCIATION JULY
9, 2010 MEETING PRELIMINARY
The meeting was called to order by Mark McGregor, President. Directors in attendance were Mark McGregor, Kent
Bamford, John Hammes, Gail Meisner, Jim Weimer, Ray Teutsch and Jim McCall. Gail Meisner moved to accept the minutes
from the June 11, 2010 meeting, seconded by Jim McCall. Motion passed. Jim McCall moved to accept the June 2010 treasurer’s
report, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. Horsemen’s Open Forum-Gail Meisner stated that the piroplasmosis
test is a problem for trainers wanting to take their horse off the grounds for specialized veterinary care. John Hammes asked
why the purse increase did not include all Futurity and Derby trials with the answer being that the track did not agree to
do that. Kent Bamford would like to know why it is the tracks decision on purse increases. Jim Weimer would like Bill Powers
to write races back sooner that overfill to offer more opportunities to those people that drew out. Shannon is to talk to
the Security Director about patrolling the horsemen’s parking area next to the paddock. The ATM is still a problem in
the grandstand. Jim McCall discussed whether or not Stake Race nominees could be preferred in certain maiden races. No
representatives from Arapahoe Park were present at the meeting. The purse fund is up approximately $800,000 over last
year. Shannon Rushton reported on the success of the live meet so far. There are currently 1217 horse papers in the
racing office. 751 thoroughbreds(62%), 365 quarter horses(30%) and 101 arabians(8%). Daily handle is up on track $166,318
over last year, in state is up $201,619 over last year, out of state is up $435,723 over last year and total handle is up
$637,342. Average daily handle is up $35,408. Jim McCall moved to accept the 2009 CHA tax return as presented and reviewed
by the Board of Directors, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. John Hammes moved that the CHA annual meeting and
election of directors is as follows: Nominations closed and resumes received by August 13th,
ballots mailed out by September 12th
and all ballots must be received
in the mail by October 12th, seconded by Kent Bamford. Motion passed. Jim Weimer moved to adjourn, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed.
The meeting was called to order by Mark McGregor, President. Directors in attendance were Mark McGregor, Kent Bamford, John Hammes, Gail Meisner, Vaughn
Cook by proxy for John Hammes, Harry Veruchi, and Jim McCall. Guests present were General Manager Bruce Seymore and Director
of Racing Bill Powers both from Arapahoe Park. Jim McCall
moved to accept the minutes from the April 20, 2010 meeting as modified, seconded by Harry Veruchi. Motion
passed. Jim McCall moved to accept
the April 2010 treasurer’s report, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. Bruce Seymore
gave a presentation concerning the Bayer Legend Challenge Derby. John Hammes moved to have Arapahoe Park
do a full redistribution of the Bayer Legend Challenge Derby as requested by Bruce Seymore of Arapahoe Park in order to make
the participants of the race whole and not establishing any future precedent, seconded by Harry Veruchi. Motion
passed. Bruce Seymore reported that the legislative process
had come to an end for this year and we were successful in passing the ADW legislation as well as the Breeders Administrative
Fee Increase. Public Relations Committee-Harry Veruchi
reported on Castle Rock Radio. Bill Powers reported we are going to increase Colorado Bred Overnight Races in the following
manner: Maiden Special Weights and Allowance-$2000 increase, Claiming Races-$1500 increase and Maiden Claiming and Trials-$1000
increase. The American Flyer and Dolls
Prodigy stakes have been funded with an additional $2500 per race and the Leo Beaudash 870 has been brought back.
The Ruffian is back and will be named the George Wafer Memorial. We still may have an additional
$150,000 to increase purses with. Jim McCall moved to consider a $500 per race increase across the board
with the additional revenues, seconded by John Hammes. Motion passed. Gail Meisner discussed the college day at the races. Harry Veruchi moved to adjourn, seconded by Jim McCall. Motion passed. The meeting was called to order by Kent Bamford, Vice President. Directors in attendance were Mark McGregor, Kent Bamford, John Hammes, Gail Meisner, Vaughn
Cook, Harry Veruchi, Jim Weimer and Jim McCall. Jim
McCall moved to accept the minutes from the March 9, 2010 meeting, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. Jim
McCall moved to accept the March 2010 treasurer’s report, seconded by Harry Veruchi. Motion passed. Public Relations
Committee-Harry Veruchi reported on Castle Rock Radio. Jim McCall has met with Frank Provenza and the Arapahoe
Park journalist. Shannon Rushton reported the ADW legislation had passed and can be implemented in August. Vaughn Cook reported that the toe grab rule has been changed but has also
been suspended for the 2010 meet. Bill Powers reported
we are $160,000 ahead of last year in the purse fund. The Ruffian Stake has been added to the stakes program but will be renamed
after George Wafer. Mark McGregor reported that equine
piroplasmosis testing is going forward as presented at last month’s meeting. Gail
Meisner moved to bind the Fire and Disaster insurance policy as long as it does not exceed $1700, seconded by Kent Bamford.
Motion passed. Gail Meisner moved to bind the Fire and Disaster
insurance policy as long as the annual premium does not exceed $1700, seconded by Kent Bamford. Motion passed. Kent Bamford moved to renew our annual membership with the National HBPA
and pay the dues on a quarterly basis, seconded by John Hammes. Motion passed. Vaughn Cook moved to have CHA deny using the supplemental purse fund money generated by harness racing to pay
the Bayer Legend Challenge Derby Finals redistributed purse, seconded by Kent Bamford. Motion passed. Bruce Seymore asked the CHA board
to consider using supplemental purse fund money generated by harness racing to reimburse owners for the cost of piroplasmosis
testing. The CHA board felt these funds should be used for purses only. Vaughn Cook moved to pay purses all the way down to last place with the percentages to be determined by Bill
Powers and Shannon Rushton with no money being taken away from the first three finishers, seconded by Jim Weimer. Motion passed.
Vaughn Cook moved to adjourn, seconded by Jim Weimer.
Motion passed. COLORADO HORSE-RACING ASSOCIATION MARCH 9, 2010 MEETING The meeting was called
to order by Mark McGregor, President. Directors in attendance were Mark McGregor, Gail Meisner, Vaughn Cook, Harry
Veruchi, Jim Weimer, Jim McCall and Ray Teutsch. Gail Meisner moved to accept the minutes from the February 9, 2010
meeting, seconded by Jim Weimer. Motion passed. Jim McCall moved to accept the February 2010 treasurer’s report,
seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. Public Relations Committee-Harry Veruchi reported on the Castle Rock Radio.com
proposal. Jim McCall has made contact with the Denver Post Sports Editor. Shannon is to contact Bruce Seymore about meeting
with our PR committee. Jim Weimer moved to approve the Castle Rock Radio.com proposal to produce and broadcast an Arapahoe
Park Racing Show with the cost not to exceed $2500 and to have periodic reporting back to the board, seconded by Gail Meisner.
Motion passed with Harry Veruchi abstaining. Shannon Rushton reported the ADW legislation had passed the Senate Agriculture
committee and is on the way to the Senate floor. Shannon Rushton reported the first condition book should be in the
mail by the end of the week. The track has been adding sand to the racetrack and filling the stalls with dirt. RMQHA will
not have the DAY AT THE RACES this year. Gail Meisner has been involved with various college students educating them about
horse racing. Addition to minutes: Update, Royal Vista staff has agreed to chair the Adult
portion of Day at the Races for 2010. It will be held on the weekend of July 17. Mark McGregor reported
on the engagement letter with Dalby, Wendland, and Co.,PC . Gail Meisner moved to approve the engagement letter from Dalby,
Wendland, and Co.,PC for tax preparation and bookkeeping services, seconded by Jim McCall. Motion passed. Mark McGregor
reported on the equine piroplasmosis situation that could affect horses coming into Colorado for the race meet. Vaughn
Cook gave a presentation regarding the negative effects of reduced toe grabs on race horses. Gail Meisner moved to have Vaughn
Cook along with other representatives of his choosing, present information to delete the Toe Grab Rule at the Colorado
Racing Commission meeting April 20, 2010, seconded by Jim McCall. Motion passed. Vaughn Cook moved to adjourn, seconded
by Jim Weimer. Motion passed. The meeting was called to order by Mark McGregor, President. Directors
in attendance were Mark McGregor, Kent Bamford, Gail Meisner, Vaughn Cook, John Hammes, Jim Weimer, Jim McCall and Ray Teutsch.
Kent Bamford moved to accept the minutes from the January 12, 2010
meeting, seconded by Gail Meisner. Motion passed. Jim McCall moved to accept the January 2010 treasurer’s report, seconded
by John Hammes. Motion passed. Mark McGregor reported the Wafer
purse matter has been referred to a hearing officer. The 5 hearings scheduled on the commission agenda were continued until
the next CRC meeting. All of the proposed rules were passed as written. Shannon Rushton
will talk to Dan Hartman about not scratching horses immediately for violating the toe grab rule, maybe fining them first.
Shannon is to contact NHBPA for data on toe grabs. The new CRC rules will be published on the CHA
website when they are in their final form. Shannon is to work with the division to ensure the new helmet
and safety vest rule is not over enforced. The CRC approved the distribution of $1,143,486 in breeders
awards. The 10% admin fee language passed the Senate. The ADW bill passed the House
Ag committee 12-0, passed second reading and third reading 62-0 with 3 excused. Mark
McGregor reported the CHA tax returns have been filed. Shannon is to get the information
on the first condition out to the BOD as soon as it is available. The
purse fund numbers continue to improve. Shannon is to get involved
in the PR committee and provide any assistance he can. Gail Meisner
reported the CHA website continues to grow in popularity. Gail has also added a CHA Facebook page to raise
awareness about Colorado Horse Racing. Gail Meisner moved to adjourn,
seconded by Jim McCall. Motion passed.
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