As a matter of public information, TTA will be posting documents submitted by the Class 1 racetracks to the Texas Racing Commission for consideration in the allocation of simulcast purse funds and the escrowed horse purse account distributions for calendar year 2014.

TRC Rule 321.505(a) relative to the allocation of simulcast purse funds can be reviewed by clicking here.

Retama Park’s “Analysis of Section 321.505 and 321.509 Breed Split Criteria” may be viewed by clicking here 

Lone Star Park’s submission may be viewed here.

Sam Houston Race Park’s submission may be viewed here.

All horsemen are encouraged to review material relative to the allocation of simulcast purse funds among Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Arabians and Paints and to voice your opinion on the matter prior to the TRC meeting on October 8th.

You may send a letter to TRC Chairman Robert Schmidt in care of :

Texas Racing Commission, PO Box 12080, Austin, TX 78711

or via email to: chuck.trout@txrc.texas.gov or to info@txrc.texas.gov.

You may also attend the Commission meeting and sign up to speak on the issue during the Public Comment section of the meeting.