Atlantic Aged Mares Pacing Series 2026

Conditions:
1 All events are conducted under the rules and regulations of the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission, Standardbred Canada, and hosted at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway & Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
2 There are no starting or nomination fees for this series.
3 a. Mares must have A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) pari-mutuel starts in the Maritimes in 2026 at date of declaration for each event to participate in the series.
b. Mares must be 100% CANADIAN OWNED AT TIME OF DECLARATION AND REMAIN IN THAT OWNERSHIP FOR THE DURATION OF THE SERIES to be eligible to participate.
c. Mares must PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 4 OF THE 8 EVENTS IN THE SERIES to be eligible for the Standardbred Canada Final.
4 Participants will be awarded points based on the order of finish in each invitational event they start:
a. First place through fifth place will be awarded the following points respectively 7-5-4-3-2.
b. All other starters, sixth place on, will be awarded one (1) point for starting.
5 The Top eight (8) points earners who meet the criteria set out in Condition 4 a-b will be eligible to the 2026 Aged Mares Pacing Series final sponsored by Standardbred Canada.
6 a) In the event of a tie, the entry will be selected by lot.
b) In the event any of the top points earners are unable to participate, the next highest point earner who meets the criteria in condition 4 a-b will be eligible to participate in the final.
7. A consolation race will be held if there are a minimum of six mares eligible.
8. In the consolation or final, should there be horses with common ownership; Red Shoresreservesthe right to uncouple horses for pari-mutuel purposes as per MPHRC Rule 206.
9. Declarations close at the time and date posted on the weekly condition sheet.
10. All races will be at a distance of one (1) mile unless otherwise stated.
11. All starting positions shall be drawn electronically using the electronic draw system provided by Standardbred Canada.
12. Purse distribution:

a) 5 or more starters: 50 — 25 — 12 — 8 — 5%;
b) 4 starters: 50 — 25 — 15 —10%;
c) 3 starters: 60 — 30 — 10%;
d) 2 starters: 65 — 35%;
e) 1 starter: 100%.

13. All owners, trainers, and drivers must be members in good standing with the MPHRC and Standardbred Canada.
14. All horses must meet the qualifying standards of host tracks.
15. A declaration for this event is an agreement to all the above terms and conditions.
16. Red Shores accepts no responsibility or liability for any accident, loss, or damage, which may occur on
their property as a result of these, or any races.