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Permission to forward or cross-post this notice is granted and encouraged.*** Now including AOK9 Racing ***
*** Note new field location at Pacoma Farm ***
Sighthounds on the Lam (SOL) will hold straight racing (WRA, LGRA, AOK9) on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2024. These meets will consist of 4 programs for whippets & 3 programs for other breeds. All breeds, with the exception of Scottish Deerhounds and Irish Wolfhounds (and other similar sized dogs in AOK9), will be boxed. AOK9 races will be regular stakes only for all breeds. There will also be fun races for Dash Dogs (ILP or non-eligible whippets). The event will be held in Camden, SC.
Field Conditions:
The field is a grass horse track with a sand base.
**Please note that areas of the property have cactus and sand spurs, especially the infield of the horse track. Pay attention to the ground when walking your dogs. The surface of the horse track is well maintained, and we would recommend staying on the track itself.
Location:
Pacoma Farm
GPS Address: 377 Friendship Rd, Camden, SC 29020
** This address is on the opposite side of the road from the field entrance. Look for the dark wooden fence and enter at the red metal gate. Follow the gravel road about 0.2 miles and look for signs on the right for directions to the track and parking. See image in the comments.
Help:
Owner participation is expected and very much appreciated .
Entries:
Pre-entries will be accepted until Wednesday, November 13 at 8 pm.
Pre-enter for WRA & Dash Dogs by contacting Penny Bolt. Email: [email protected] Phone: 954-643-8470.
Pre-enter for LGRA by contacting Kirby Overcash (Other Breed race secretary). **Please include SOL in your subject line.** Email: [email protected] Phone: 704-996-3750.
Pre-enter for AOK9 by contacting Jennifer Bale-O'Connell (AOK9 race secretary). Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-969-5470 (text preferred)
Very Important****Please include breed, registered name, call name, titles, your name, and which days you are entering (Saturday only, Sunday only, or both days).*******
Late entries (gate entry) will be accepted until 8 a.m. the day of the race. Pre-entries are strongly recommended and preferred. Payment not required until the meet.
Entry Fees:
Single dog entry: $20.
Two or more entries from the same owner: First four dogs $15 each. Fifth dog or more $5 each.
Day-of entry - $25 each.
We encourage entry fees to be paid via PayPal to SOLRacingK9s (type this in the search box, and it should come up with our Treasurer Kirby Overcash and the SOL logo). If using PayPal, please use the "sending to a friend" option, and include a note with your name, your dog's name, and what event/day you are paying for.
Roll Call:
Roll call and inspection will start at 8:30 am each day. It will immediately be followed by the draw and beginning of the first program.
Contacts at the field on the day of the meet: Kirby Overcash (706-996-3750) or Jennifer Ng (864-245-8686).
FTEs:
All First Time Entered (FTE) dogs must be previously registered with the racing organization in which they are competing (WRA, LGRA, or RACE for AOK9).
If not already registered, for WRA and LGRA, you must bring a photocopy of the AKC (or UKC for Silken Windhounds) papers for the race secretary the day of the race meet. NGA papers or Volume and Certificate Number will be acceptable for NGA greyhounds. There will be NO exceptions. Your FTE dog will not be allowed to race if you do not comply before the end of roll call.
All FTE dogs must pay a one time registration fee to the organization they race with - $2 for LGRA and RACE/AOK9 and $5 for WRA.
All FTE's must discuss running experience and qualifying runs with the appropriate race secretary prior to entering. Pre-certification runs may be offered Friday afternoon or on a very limited basis Saturday morning before the meet only if prior arrangements have been made. See Practice & Certifying section below for more details.
Practice & Certifying:
Practice will be available on Saturday, between programs and after the meet, and on a more limited basis on Sunday between programs, as time permits. Practice and certification may be offered Friday afternoon based on prior arrangements if there is enough interest and personnel available. SOL will provide box practice for all breeds. Dogs who need certifying will have priority, followed by SOL members and then open practice. Practice is $2 per dog (free for SOL club members).
Certification runs depend on availability of the race secretary. Please contact the race secretary about the possibility of practice/certification runs prior to the day of the meet.
Please email Jennifer Ng at [email protected] to sign up for practice or certification. Sign up for Saturday afternoon certification/practice runs will also be available on the field during the meet.
Lodging:
Motels:
(please check pet policies before arrival; hotel list provided as a courtesy and does not indicate recommendation by the club)
Camden West Inn: 850 US-1, Lugoff, SC 29078. (803) 438-9441
Camden Colony Inn http://www.camdencolonyinn.com/ (10 min from field)
LaQuinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson (40 min from field)
7333 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 (803) 764-9547
Motel 6 - 7541 Nates Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 736-3900 (30 min from field)
Red Roof Inn - 7580 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-0850 (30 min from field)
Parkview Inn, 1039 W. DeKalb St, Camden 803-432-7687
Econo Lodge Inn 529 Hwy 601 S 800-804-6835
Super 8, 5719 Fairfield Rd., Columbia, SC 1-800-804-6835
Camping:
Dry camping is allowed on the field. There are no electrical or water hook-ups available. Generators are fine.
Amenities:
Lunch will be on your own.
Port-a-potties are available.
Everyone is expected to pick up after their dogs.
There is no running water close to the field.
Bring your own shade, drinks, etc.
Veterinary Care:
Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Surgery (CVETS):
1321 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
803-995-8913
By submitting entries and attending the meet, all owners agree with the following:
I attest that to the best of my knowledge, I do not have COVID-19 at the time of attending this event, and understand the risks of unknowing exposure to this and other illnesses by or to myself, my family, other participants, and third parties. I have not been tested and found positive; am not waiting for test results; and do not have symptoms.
I agree that I am attending this Sighthounds on the Lam (SOL) event entirely at my own risk and assume all risk and full responsibility for my own health, wellbeing, and safety. I fully agree that the officers, members, and volunteers of SOL are in no way liable for any present or future COVID-19 exposure incurred at any time by any person, in attendance or not in attendance, during or after this event.
All owners shall hold harmless and defend from any claim for personal injury, illness or property damage arising out of participation in this race meet, Officers, Property Owners and Officials of Sighthounds on the Lam, Members of the Large Gazehound Racing Associations, the Whippet Racing Association, and the National Oval Track Racing Association . All Owners and Handlers agree to abide by the Official Rules of each sanctioning body in effect at the time of this race meet.
Upcoming 2024 Dates:
December 7-8 Double LGRA/WRA
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pacoma Horse Farm, 377 Friendship Rd, Camden, SC 29020, United States
