PROTOCOLS FOR CONDUCT OF LIVE RACING AT BANGOR RACEWAY UNDER COVID-19

PROTOCOLS FOR CONDUCT OF LIVE RACING AT BANGOR RACEWAY UNDER COVID-19 The conduct of live harness racing in a safe, controlled and sustainable fashion is the paramount and shared goal of stakeholders Bangor Raceway (Bangor), the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association (MHHA) and the Maine Harness Racing Commission (MHRC.) The following policies will be in effect with the start of live racing at Bangor. The goal of these procedures shall be to meet or exceed the recommended guidelines as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Maine Department of Health and local health officials. All of the enclosed procedures are subject to constant review by the stakeholders and outside health experts with any updating or changes being communicated to stakeholders in an expedited fashion.

General Guidelines: Horsemen will be encouraged to sign up for Bangor Text Messaging System to receive pertinent and up to date information via text messaging. While on the grounds of Bangor all individuals shall wear a suitable face covering or mask at all times. The only exception is for horsemen while racing or training a horse while on the track. At all times, individuals on the grounds of Bangor must follow appropriate social distancing (maintaining at least a 6-foot clearance from any other individual) whenever physically practical. Individuals should not congregate in groups. Individuals may be removed from Bangor grounds for continued failure to adhere to rules/protocols put in place. The decision of Bangor, its employees or MHRC is final in these cases. Individual horsemen shall be responsible for training their employees on COVID-19 best practices including reminders on social distancing requirements, outlining proper hygiene (including frequent hand washings and regular use of sanitizer) and ensuring the use of face masks at all times. Any out of state participant is prohibited from entering the grounds of Bangor unless he/she presents a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of his/her race date. Maine residents are exempt if they travel out of state and return the same day. Any individual wishing to enter the Bangor grounds should make themselves aware in advance of potential COVID-19 symptoms and self-check themselves for symptoms prior to their arrival at Bangor. Individuals showing any signs of symptoms should not attempt to enter the restricted racing areas and should take proper precautions to self-quarantine or seek medical attention.

All individuals entering Bangor restricted racing areas shall be temperature checked by Security or designated Bangor personnel. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be asked to immediately leave the premises, along with any other individuals accompanying that individual. Any horses entered by that individual will also be scratched. Any individual asked to leave the Bangor grounds due to exhibiting any suspected COVID-19 symptom shall not be permitted to enter Bangor grounds for a minimum of fourteen (14) days and may be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. All individuals entering Bangor grounds shall sign and have on file a COVID-19 release form. Access to Restricted Racing Areas (Barn Area and Paddock): All vehicles (cars/trailers) arriving at Bangor must enter the track via the Buck Street entrance. All vehicles exiting the Bangor property shall use the Dutton Street exit (left turn for all trailers.)

All individuals will be temperature checked by Security and must show a valid MHRC license.

Access to the restricted racing areas shall be limited to essential, MHRC licensed personnel required for the conduct of live racing (or qualifiers.) Essential personnel shall be defined as: - Bangor racing officials/staff - Bangor maintenance staff - MHRC racing officials/staff - Trainers - Drivers - Grooms - Veterinarians - Farrier - Outrider - Medical personnel - Any other positions or individuals as determined by Bangor or MHRC No owners, unless they fall under a category listed above, shall be permitted access any restricted racing areas. No guests shall be permitted entry to restricted racing areas and no one under the age of 16 shall be permitted in the restricted racing areas. Only individuals with horses entered to race on that day or have prior approval from Bangor and/or MHRC shall be permitted access to the restricted racing areas.

Ship-Ins/Barn Area Only horses approved by the Racing Secretary or Bangor personnel shall be approved to ship-in. Proper equine health documentation for each horse arriving at Bangor is required. Parking for ship-in vehicles shall be designated by Bangor. No individuals, other those designated as essential personnel above, shall accompany a horse shipping in and such individuals will not be permitted entry to the grounds of Bangor. Only horses racing on that day may ship in. No training of horses will be permitted on racing dates. Once a trainer and those accompanying him/her have been temperature checked, he/she shall report to the Paddock Judge that all horses are on-site. All horses shipping onto grounds of Bangor will be assigned specific stall stalls by the Racing Secretary and/or Bangor personnel. Spacing of stalls to promote social distancing requirements will be done whenever practical. Lasix administration will be per current MHRC requirements and procedures. Horses shall be on the grounds in sufficient time for administration of Lasix. Horses shipping in from outside the State of Maine shall be placed in a separate, secure area so individuals associated with those horses shall have limited interactions with others. Minimum staffing shall accompany each horse brought on the grounds. Trainer/Groom ratio shall be as follows: - One (1) to three (3) horses – One (1) Groom/One (1) Trainer - Four (4) to Six (6) horses – Two (2) Grooms/One (1) Trainer - Seven (7) or more horses – Three (3) Grooms/One Trainer Exceptions may be requested if individuals are a driver/trainer and with permission of the Racing Secretary and/or Bangor racing officials. Horsemen, trainers and their contractors/vendors/employees shall be responsible for cleaning frequently touched surfaces (e.g. faucets, door handles etc.) throughout the barn areas where they are assigned stalls and shall be responsible for making sanitizer available for their contractors, vendors, and employees in the areas where they operate. Bangor will clean all common areas of the paddock and barn area and provide sanitizer in those same areas. Identification of horses shall take place at ship in stall. Horses shall prepare and warm up prior to their races from assigned ship-in stalls. Saddle pads will be left at each stall. Horses should not proceed to the paddock until their race is called. Individuals may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the barn area but should not share and should dispose of trash in proper receptacles.

Horsemen are required to thoroughly clean their assigned stalls prior to leaving. All trailers and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. No overnight stabling of horses unless it is an emergency situation approved by the Racing Secretary or Bangor personnel. Race Paddock Only individuals associated with horses competing on that day’s race card should be in the paddock and only when that individual’s horse is in the paddock preparing for its upcoming race. Following the completion of its race, individuals shall exit their paddock stall in a timely manner. The paddock judge or Bangor personnel will assign races/horses to the appropriate stalls. Every effort will be made to provide separation between horses and races in paddock and to rotate use of paddock stalls throughout the race card. Paddock stalls and surrounding areas will be disinfected daily with approved cleaning solutions. Horsemen should make efforts to assist in cleaning all common equipment/high touch point items in paddock (cross ties, faucets) and sharing of equipment or tools should be discouraged. Use of work gloves is encouraged. Saddle pads shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. Paddock lounge shall be locked. The pari-mutuel wagering machine will not be available in the Paddock. Individuals shall not congregate in common area of paddock (near TV, etc.) and are encouraged to practice safe distancing including moving outside, weather permitting, whenever possible. Only the bathrooms shall be utilized in locker room facilities. Restrooms will be cleaned regularly as well as other high touch point locations. Driver/Trainers should arrive at track with colors (and a spare or change if needed) and their necessary equipment for the race day and keep their equipment in their vehicles or at their shipin stall location. Individuals should not enter any racing official’s office areas in the Paddock unless instructed. Proper distancing should be practiced with horses going from paddock to the racetrack and from racetrack to paddock. Weather permitting drivers should get on/off race bike outside of the paddock. Drivers should regularly clean their race bikes. A winner’s circle ceremony will occur. Driver, trainer & groom may participate. Racing Office All entries will be made on-line or via telephone; racing updates shall be communicated via Textcaster.

All draws will be done via conference call or other approved method. Bangor and MHRC will take appropriate actions in the event of a positive test for COVID-19 by a horsemen or Bangor/MHR employee who was in the racing areas or in contact with individuals associated with the conduct of racing. These actions will include contract tracing and access restrictions for certain individuals for a certain period of time may be imposed. Bangor/MHRC and/or local or state health officials may require additional cleaning requirements or cessation of racing for a period of time to take further appropriate measure to ensure the health and safety of all individuals participating in racing at Bangor. In the event the general public is permitted access to the grounds of Bangor additional protocols, consistent with local, state and federal health guidelines, shall be developed and disseminated.