Welcome to this inaugural issue of Arabian Racing E-News brought to you by the Arabian Jockey Club, the Arabian Racing Cup and the Arabian Horse Association. Every issue will bring you the most pertinent headlines related to the best of Arabian racing. Additional details on these and many other subjects can be found on the Arabian Jockey Club website at ArabianRacing.org. To opt out of this newsletter, click here.

This year marks the tenth anniversary for the Arabian Cup Championships, and we invite everyone to come celebrate with us! The weekend schedule is as follows:
Eastern Arabian Racing Alliance Welcome Party at La Casa Pasta
6:30 pm Friday, October 15, 2004
EARA would like to welcome everyone to Delaware Park by hosting a complimentary cocktail buffet at La Casa Pasta. For directions call the restaurant at 302-738-9935.
Arabian Racing Forum
8 am Saturday, October 16, 2004
Delaware Park- Employee Development Center
(Located behind main slots building; use east parking lot)
ARC Championship Dinner Party - $30/person or $40/person at the door
6:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2004 - Cocktails
7:00 pm- Dinner
Delaware Park- Newcastle Room
ARC Championship Races
12:45 pm- Post Time Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17, 2004
There is a limited block of tables available to enjoy the races from the Delaware Park Clubhouse. Please call Delaware Park to reserve a table (302) 994-2521 ext. 306.
Hotel Accommodations
Courtyard Marriott Newark/ Christiana
48 Geoffrey Drive
Newark, DE 19713
Rates:
$64/Single (1 person), $74/Double (2 people), $134/Suite
Call 1-800-321-2211 or (302) 456-3800 and mention the Arabian Cup Championships or Arabian Racing Cup to book at the above rate.

The Arabian Racing Cup is proud to announce the Arabian Racing Cup Triple Crown sponsored by Markel/Pratt Insurance for 4-year-olds that will begin in 2005. A $100,000 bonus waits for any horse that can sweep all 3 races in a series. There will be two separate groups of three races: one for colts and geldings and one for fillies.

The three races for colts and geldings are:

• Drinkers of the Wind Derby (G1), 6 furlongs, $100,000 guaranteed, Los Alamitos Race Course, CA, January 2005
• Diamond Derby (G1), 7 furlongs, $50,000 min. guaranteed, Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, TX, Spring, 2005
• Bob Magness Derby (G1), 1 1/4 miles, $50,000 min. guaranteed, Delaware Park Race Track, Wilmington, DE, Summer 2005

The races for fillies are:

• Daughters of the Desert Oaks (G1), 6 furlongs, $100,000 guaranteed, Los Alamitos Race Course, CA, January 2005
• Sapphire Sprint (G1), 7 furlongs, $50,000 min. guaranteed, Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, TX, Spring, 2005
• Cre Run Oaks (G1), 1 1/8 miles, $50,000 min. guaranteed, Delaware Park Race Track, Wilmington, DE, Summer 2005

Effective July 1, 2004, the Arabian Cup's runner payback program underwent a significant change. Previously, $500 was paid to the winner of any race in which there were 8 betting entries. The new rule states that there must be at least 7 horses in the race (not 7 betting interests) to qualify for the payout. Also, the payback has changed. Any nominated runner will receive $300 for first, $125 for second and $75 for third. The total payback is the same ($500), but these new rules allow for a broader distribution of the funds. Only nominated Arabian Cup runners are eligible for the payback.

The Arabian Horse Association has just published a new basic brochure that highlights all the fun and excitement of Arabian racing. The brochure made its official debut at the Arabian Horse Celebration in Denver, Colorado, in August. Click here to order these brochures online

Want to find out more about Arabian racing in your area? Check out the following state Arabian racing associations.
Arabian Racing Association of California (ARAC)
Arabian Racing Association of Florida (ARAF)
Association of Racing Arabian Breeders (ARAB, Michigan)
Colorado Owners/Breeders of Racing Arabians (COBRA)
Eastern Arabian Racing Alliance (EARA)
Texas Arabian Breeders Association (TABA)

Can't wait to have your own racehorse? Check out the Arabians for Sale in AHA's online classifieds here. Many farms also have horses for sale or lease or racing partnerships. Two racehorse sales are scheduled for 2005, the Texas Arabian Breeders Association in conjunction with the Jewels in the spring, and the Arabian Race Horse Sales Company in October during the ARC Championships.

Interested in racing? Get a free information packet on racing by filling out this simple questionnaire. If you'd like to contact the Arabian Jockey Club, call 303-696-4535 or e-mail ajc@arabianracing.org.