World Championship Futurity
2008 - Fresno, CA

1. For three year olds (foals of 2005).
2. Estimated purse $15,000.
3. Distance - 350 yards.
4. Weight - 122 lbs.
5. Entry fee - see below
6. Berths are not transferable.
7. If nominee is sold, the berth goes with the mule named and may be kept up by new owner.
8. Up to 5% of entry fees may be deducted for administration and advertising.
9. Payments must be postmarked on or before the due dates shown for the mule to remain eligible. 
10. If a mule fails to race in trials after being nominated, all fees will be forfeited.
11. There will be no refunds for any reason.
12. All owners and trainers must be members in good standing with the American Mule Racing Association.
13. All nominees shall be registered with the ADMS.
14. All nominees must be tattooed and must be mouthed for age by a licensed DVM.  Age verification form must be filled out and attached to the mule’s registration papers.  Form available from AMRA.
15. Names of mules must be submitted by August 1, 2008.
16. Purse distribution:

1st      55%   5th 2%
2nd     20%   6th 2%
3rd      12%   7th 1%
4th       7%    8th 1%

17. All entry and other fees shall be made payable to AMRA World Championship Futurity, PO Box 660651, Sacramento, CA  95866.
18. The AMRA reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or move the Futurity.
19. All trials and finals will be run in accordance with the California Horse Racing Board Regulations. If more than 10 mules nominate and enter the Futurity, trials must be run. The trials may be run before the regular racing card and may be non-wagering races.
20. Up to ten mules with the fastest times in the trials will qualify for the Finals. 
21. AMRA will award a trophy to the Finals winner.

 

 

Futurity Payment Schedule

 

 

 

Base

Penalty

3-1-08

$100

 

4-1-08 

$100

 

5-1-08

$100

 

5-2-08 and after

 

$100

6-2-08 and after 

 

$500 

7-2-08 

$100

 

8-1-08 name animal

 

 

8-1-08 and after

 

$1,500 

9-1-08 

$100

 

Total if paid on time 

$500

 

(e.g., if 1st  payment is made 5-2, amount due is $600; if 6-2, payment is $1,000; if 8-1, payment is $2,000)

 

Mail:  1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA  95815

Email: ksnider@calexpo.com

updated11/27/07