Saturday, October 14, 2023
Race Conditions and Official Entry
Featuring: the 94th Running of the Genesee Valley Hunt Cup (PURSE $25,000) and Martha S. Wadsworth Memorial (PURSE $15,000). Benefiting: United Way of Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes.
The Races:
Race Entries Now Open.
Post Entries Accepted on Race Day.
First Race – Small Pony Race
Flat race about one quarter mile on the turf. For ponies 13.2 and under, 4-year olds and up. For riders who have not reached their 14th birthday. Catch weights. Trophy to rider of winner. Eight ribbons.
Entry Fee: $25.00. Post Entry Fee: $35.00.
Approximate post time 10:30 am
Second Race – Large Pony
Flat race about one half mile on the turf. For ponies not exceeding 14.2, 4-year olds and up. For riders who have not reached their 16th birthday. Catch weights. Trophy to rider of winner. Eight ribbons.
Entry Fee: $25.00. Post Entry Fee: $35.00.
Approximate post time 10:45 am
Enter Second Race – Large Pony
Third Race – Leif Heen Memorial Jr.
Race for horses about one mile on the turf. For riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. Catch weights. Trophy to owner of winner. Eight ribbons.
Entry Fee: $35.00. Post Entry Fee: $45.00.
Approximate post time 11:00 am
Enter Third Race – Leif Heen Memorial Jr.
Fourth Race – Adult Pace
Purse: $200
Entries (the field) to follow a pace horse over the course of approx. 1 3/4 miles over timber. At the designated signal, riders race to finish. For riders age 16 years or older who are approved by the stewards. Hunt attire. Trophy to owner of winner.
Entry Fee: $40.00 Post Entry Fee: $50.00.
Approximate post time 11:15 am
Enter Fourth Race – Adult Pace
Fifth Race – The Stockhorse Sprint
Purse: $500
Flat race about one-third mile on the turf. For non-thoroughbreds (proof required.) For riders 16 years or older who are approved by the Stewards. Western attire & safety helmet. Trophy to rider of winner.
Entry Fee: $45.00. Post Entry Fee: $65.00.
Approximate post time 11:30 pm
Enter Fifth Race – The Stockhorse Sprint
Sixth Race – The Martha S. Wadsworth Memorial
Purse: $15,000
Sanctioned maiden timber about three miles over timber. For four year olds and up which have never won over timber. See NSA conditions book for further conditions and entry information. Trophy and cooler to owner of winner. Trophy to rider.
Approximate post time 1:00 pm
Seventh Race – The Cross Country Cup
Purse: $10,000
Sanctioned Training Timber. About Three miles over timber. For five year olds and up which have never won a timber stakes. See NSA conditions book for further conditions and entry information. Trophy and cooler to owner of winner.
Approximate post time 1:40 pm
Eighth Race – Heavy Horse
Purse: $200
Flat race about one half mile on the turf. For draft or 1/2 draft. Minimum weight165+ lbs., without lead; overweights allowed. Riders to be 16 years or older who are approved by the stewards. Trophy to owner of winner. Entries.
Entry fee: $35.00. post entry fee: $45.00.
Approximate post time 2:00 pm
Enter Eighth Race – Heavy Horse
Ninth Race – The Genesee Valley Hunt Cup
Purse: $25,000
Sanctioned Open Timber. About three and one-half miles over timber. See NSA conditions book for further conditions and entry information. Trophy and cooler to owner of winner. Trophy to rider.
Approximate post time 2:30 pm
Tenth Race – The William P. Wood Memorial
Purse: $1,500
Allowance timber for Four-year-olds and up who have never won two races over timber. About 3 miles over timber. To be ridden by amateur riders. Horses and riders acceptable to the race committee. No first-time starters. Four-year-olds, 155 lbs; five-year-olds 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Non-winners over timber, allowed 5 lbs. Trophy and cooler to owner of winner.
Entry fee: $100.00. post entry fee: $110.00.
Approximate post time 3:00 pm
Enter Tenth Race – William P. Wood Memorial
Eleventh Race – The Oxbow
Purse: $500
Training Flat about one and three quarter miles. Fore three-year-olds and up. To be ridden by amateur riders. Horses and riders acceptable to the race committee. Three-year-olds, 150 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed 5 lbs. Trophy and cooler to owner of winner.
Entry fee: $50.00. post entry fee: $60.00.
Approximate post time 3:30 pm
Enter Eleventh Race – The Oxbow


Official Waiver Form
Owners and Jockeys must submit signed official waiver. *Riders under 18 must have waiver signed by parent or guardian.
Electronic Waiver
Click link to submit your waiver electronically
Mail Version of Waiver
Please send completed waivers to:
Genesee Valley Hunt, Inc.
Attn: Race Secretary
P.O. Box 52, Geneseo, NY 14454
or email them to racesecretary@gvhraces.com
For more information contact:
Race Secretary
Martha C. Wadsworth
p: (585) 415-3369
e: racesecretary@gvhraces.com
General Conditions
9. Waivers must be signed by owners/trainers and riders. The waiver is found with this entry form and also online at www.GVHRaces.com. Payment must be sent with entry or made online by following link at www.GVHRaces.com
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