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NMRC Meeting Summary 1/25/12

2012-01-31T21:10:35Z

NMRC Meeting Summary: January 30, 2012

Meeting date: 1/25/12

Acting NMRC Executive Director Vince Mares was formally offered and accepted the position.
Four proposed rules were discussed and adopted unanimously by the NMRC with all 5 members voting. There were some minor non-substantive changes made during discussion and comment period. The full text of the new rules has been requested by this office and will be forwarded to the track offices and track committee members upon receipt. The proposed rule authorizing Stewards to cancel races with fewer than 4 betting interests was tabled prior to the NMRC meeting. The memorandum in opposition drafted by this office was supported by the stewards and was instrumental in the proposal being defeated.
SunRay Park will open for training on April 10, 2012, 10 days before the first race day. Barn area will open on April 9. The track will remain open for training until July 16,20 days after the meet has concluded.
Sunland Park Safety Meeting held 1/16/12 was discussed. There was a consensus among trainers, veterinarians, jockeys and management that the track was in very good shape. The data contained in the injury report supported this conclusion. Tony Martinez and management were commended for their efforts.
NMHA Director report focused primarily on 2 issues:
The need for all tracks to follow the example of Sunland Park and to commit resources and effort to ensure the safest possible racing surface. It was pointed out to the Commission that Sunland Park started work on the track on September 25, 2012, a full 7 weeks before horses were allowed on the track and almost 11 weeks before the meet started. Dustin Dix stated at the Safety Meeting that he had always been given the money neededto provide his crew with the proper equipment and materials. Like all tracks Sunland Park is a business that watches the bottom line but they do not skimp when it comes to providing the resources necessary to ensure the safety of the horses and riders. The NMRC was informed that not all Associations operate in this manner and to realize that a good track surface is the product of effort, commitment and resources. The best track man in the world is of no value if the equipment, manpower and materials are not available to him. The Associations should understand that attention to the track surface is a non-negotiable item and a cost of doing business. Proper materials should be on site and some guidelines should be in place for when work should commence prior to a meet. The NMRC and the NMHA should have access to the ledgers describing how much money is spent on materials for each meet. (It should be noted that, to date, no Association has refused to provide this information)
The obligation of the Association to open for stabling and training 30 days prior to the meet. The focus was on Albuquerque Downs’ inability to open until July 29, 2012 due to the Arabian Horse Show contract. It was pointed out the Downs requested their dates with full knowledge that they would have a conflict with the Arabians. It was also noted that the horsemen had offered a significant concession in agreeing with opening SunRay Park only 10 days before the meet thus freeing up 20 days to tack on at the end of the meet. This compromise benefittedAlbuquerque as it reduced the gap between SunRay closing and the Downs opening to 11 days. The horses are training to compete at the Downs meet and it is not the fault of the horsemen that the plant will not be available. The Downs should cover the cost of training and stabling at SunRay from July 17-28. Negotiations with Ms. Wolf and Mr. Windham have so far been unsuccessful as they have flatly refused to acknowledge they have any obligation in this regard. Chairman Doughty asked that the dialogue continue after I informed him that I suspected no agreement would be reached and that I would brief the Commission on the issue and ask that they rule on the matter.

Jack McGrail, Executive Director NMHA

ALL COMMITTEE/GENERAL MEETING

2012-01-05T20:48:50Z

THERE WILL BE A ALL COMMITTEES/GENERAL MEETING ON THURSDAY JANUARY 19TH AT 11:00 AM
AT RILEYS RESTURANT AT SUNLAND PARK RACETRACK

STATE BOARD MEETING TO FOLLOW

PLEASE LET TERRI OR BRENDA KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
505-266-7056

Sunland Park Committee 2012

2012-01-05T20:45:41Z

Trainers
Jackie Applegate
Dick Cappellucci
Henry Dominguez
Jose R Gonzalez Jr

Owners
Gary Clements
Rita Danley
Mary Lee Pinkerton
Susan Vescovo

SUNLAND PARK COMMITTEE VOTING

2011-12-20T18:42:18Z

Voting for the Sunland Park committee will take place at the Horsemen's Office at Sunland Park December 22nd to January 1st from 7:30 until 12:30 everyday except Wednesday when the track is closed. There will be no voting on December 24th or 25th because of the Christmas holiday. Voting will take place at the other four tracks, Zia, SunRay Park, Ruidoso and Albuquerque on December 22nd December 23rd, December 31st and January 1st. Please look for the voting table in the simulcast area.
Here are the Owners and Trainers that were nominated:

Trainers                                                                                        Owners

Jackie Applegate                                                                        Gary Clements
Dick Cappellucci                                                                         Rita Danley
Henry Dominguez                                                                       Mary Lee Pinkerton
Ernie Edgar                                                                                  Susan Vescovo
Steve Gomez
Jose R Gonzalez Jr.
Rodney Richards

SUNLAND PARK HORSEMEN'S MEETING

2011-12-08T21:36:51Z

A general horsemen's and committee nomination meeting will be held in the track kitchen at Sunland Park on Saturday December 17th, 2011 at 10:30 am. Voting will commence Thursday 12/22 due to track closure 12/24 and 12/25. ALL HORSMEN ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

NMHA General By-Laws meeting

2011-10-13T21:43:50Z

NMHA General Horsemen’s meeting on Friday October 21, 2011 at the State Office in Albuquerque.
10:00 am

Purpose: To discuss amending the Association By-Laws

Meeting Chair: Cody Kelley

Written comments will be accepted through November 11, 2011

E-mail address: nmhastate1@aol.com

Mailing address: PO Box 8695

Albuquerque, NM 87198

Zia Park Committee

2011-10-04T21:30:50Z

The new Zia Park Committee is:

James J Gonzales
Greg Green
Erick Mikkelson
Jackie Riddle

Denny Crozier
Steve Prather
Richard Sheer
Larry Strain

Zia Park Committee

2011-09-19T18:43:59Z

Voting for the ZIA Park NMHA Committee will take place at Zia Park on September 24th  through October 2nd, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Horsemen's Office.

Voting at all other tracks will be Saturday September 24th, Sunday September 25th, Saturday October 1st, and Sunday October 2nd from 11:45 a.m. until the beginning of the 5th race. You must have your current New Mexico Racing license with you to vote.

Please go out and vote for the following candidates:

Trainer                                                           Owner
Hermenegildo G Aldavaz                            Denny Crozier
Harvey Baeza                                               Weldon Jenkins
Donald Eikleberry                                        Steve Prather
James J Gonzales                                        Richard Sheer
Eliseo Gonzalez                                           Larry Strain
Juan M Gonzalez
Greg Green
Erick Mikkelson
Jackie Riddle
Lisa Saumell

The Downs Results

2011-09-06T17:46:59Z

The 2011 Downs @ Albuquerque Committee is:

Trainers:                                                Owners:
Jerry Bennett                                          Tony Blea III
Jose A Gonzalez                                    Diane Bringhurst
Tom Pierce                                             Cody Kelly
Robert Rivera                                         Dr Matt Rounsville

Thanks to everyone who got out and voted.

Downs at Albuquerque voting

2011-08-25T15:45:47Z

Voting for the Downs at Albuquerque NMHA Committee will take place at The Downs on August 27th through September 4th, from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Horsemen's Office.

Voting at all other tracks will be Saturday August 27th, Sunday August 28th, Saturday September 3rd and Sunday September 4th from 1:00 p.m. until the beginning of the 5th race.

Please go out and vote!

The Downs @ Albuquerque

2011-08-18T22:30:25Z

There will be a general meeting for the Downs @ Albuquerque on Saturday August 20th at 10:30 in the Horsemen's Kitchen. Nominations for new committee members will be taken at that time. Elections will be August 27th to September 4th. More information to follow.

NMHA Officers

2011-07-27T20:44:00Z

The NMHA Board officers are:
Gary Clements - President
Rodney Richards - Vice President
Ron Applegate - Secretary/Treasurer

Medication Committee

2011-07-21T18:38:32Z

Please be advised that the State Office is seeking input from the membership for nominees to the above committee. Please contact this office if you are interested in serving. This is an important committee and we encourage all members to participate. It is particularly important that members that have not previously served on a committee consider this opportunity to set policy in this important area. I would appreciate receiving responses on or before August 2, 2011.
Please call if you should have any questions. (505)266-7056

Sincerely

Jack McGrail, Executive Director
NMHA

State Board Meeting

2011-07-19T17:05:07Z

There will be a State Board Meeting in Albuquerque on Wednedsday July 20th at the state office. There is a Racing Commission meeting on Thursday July 21st at their office in Albuquerque.

Ruidoso Committee

2011-06-03T19:40:35Z

Ruidos held a general meeting today 6/3. Only 4 trainers and 4 owners were nominated for the committee so there is no need for an election. Your Ruidoso Committee is:

Trainers:                                                                            Owners:

Terry Walker                                                                    Freda McSwane
Gerald Marr                                                                     Orlando Montes
Jeff Hudson                                                                    Dan Hardisty
Randy Schalla                                                                Connie Snyder

Congratulations, have a great meet!