Grand River Raceway reminds all prospective contenders in the 2013 Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles, that nomination payments must be postmarked no later than today, April 30.
A sponsorship of $75,000 from the track’s parent company, the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS), has ensured the continuation of the races during the 23rd annual Industry Day Celebration on the afternoon of Monday, August 5.
The sum will be split with $50,000 going toward the total purse for the Battle of Waterloo and $25,000 going toward the total purse for the Battle of the Belles.
The classification for these races remains the same as in past years. The 16th annual Battle of Waterloo is for Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts. The fifth annual Battle of the Belles is for Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies.
Both races have been extensively reformatted, including a single eligibility payment (versus three). This change was necessary for 2013, given the time restraints created by the delay of the Ontario racing calendar post-SARP.
Some of the 2013 highlights include:
NOMINATION PAYMENT:
There is only one nomination payment, which must be postmarked by April 30/13.
• Battle of Waterloo: $600 ($620 US)
• Battle of the Belles: $400 ($415 US)
PURSES:
• Battle of Waterloo Final: $100,000 G | $125,000 E
• Battle of the Belles Final: $60,000 G | $75,000 E
• Battle of Waterloo Elims: $12,500/division
• Battle of the Belles Elims: $10,000/division
• Battle of Waterloo Consolation: $20,000
• Battle of the Belles Consolation: $15,000
ELIM STARTING FEES:
• Battle of Waterloo Starting Fee: $750
• Battle of the Belles: $500
To download nomination forms and complete conditions for both races: click here.
For further information about these races, please contact Kelly Spencer at 519-846-5455 (Ext. 238) or [email protected].
For more information about Grand River Raceway’s Industry Day Celebration, visit industrydaycelebration.com.
(GRR)