Rule

ORC Clarifies Custody Of Claimed Horses In Test Barn

January 16, 2013

New rule changes approved by the Ontario Racing Commission Board in December have clarified a number of procedural issues related to the Test Barn and associated retention area.

Faraldo Opposes Proposed NYSRWB Rule

December 08, 2012

Joseph A. Faraldo, President of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOANY), issued a statement late Friday evening regarding the organization's oppposition to a proposed regulation by the...

ORC Rules On Four Matters

November 30, 2012

The Ontario Racing Commission has released it rulings on appeals and matters relating to Luc Ouellette, Richard Webb, Robert Shepherd and Phil Hudon.

ORC Rules On Robson Appeal

November 29, 2012

The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling in regard to the appeal of horseman Justin Robson.

NYSRWB Considering Lasix Rule

The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has announced that it is considering a rule proposal regarding the use of lasix in racehorses

Rule Set For 4YO Stallion Eligibility

The official language designed to exclude the progeny of four-year-old stallions --- absent meeting one of the listed exemptions --- from stakes races at the new Meadowlands, Tioga and Vernon Downs ha...

ORC Rules On Selig Appeal

January 27, 2012

On Friday, January 27 the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released its ruling in regard to the appeal and request for hearing by standardbred licensee Carla Selig

Court Rules Against Pena

January 12, 2012

On Thursday, January 12, U.S. District Court Judge Stanley Chesler ruled against granting top conditioner Lou Pena a preliminary injunction which would have forced officials at the Meadowlands Racetra...

Pena Files Lawsuit Over 'Big M' Barring

January 06, 2012

According to a report, the Meadowlands Racetrack's 2011 leading trainer, Lou Pena, has filed suit against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and Jeff Gural after the track opted to bar the...

Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1

December 20, 2011

Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...

PM Barrel Racing Allowed To Proceed

December 13, 2011

On Tuesday, December 13, the First District Court of Appeal ruled against the Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association's attempts to have pari-mutuel barrel racing at the Gretna facility cease

ORC Seeks Input Re: Apprentice Trainers

December 09, 2011

At its meeting on December 22, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission will consider a proposed rule change affecting the Standardbred Rules of Racing in Ontario

ORC Rules On Shakes Hearing

December 09, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling on its November 30 reinstatement hearing regarding owner-trainer-driver Rick Shakes