Rule Change

No Jug Third Heat Effective 2017

September 21, 2016

The 25-member Little Brown Jug Society held its annual meeting this morning (Wednesday, September 21) at Ohio Wesleyan University. The LBJ Society voted in several major changes for future Little Brow...

Model Rules Modifications Approved

September 19, 2016

An updated version (6.3) of the ARCI’s Model Rules of Racing is now available on the association’s website on the Model Rules and Standards page.

Rules Amended In New York State

August 09, 2016

On Tuesday, August 9, the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three amendments relating to the use of hopples, coupled entries, and claiming rules.

Sample Residue Release Policy Revised

August 03, 2016

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has reviewed its document, 'CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release' and revised the policy to add greater clarity.

New Clenbuterol Rules Now In Effect

August 25, 2015

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has issued an important reminder to the Canadian horse racing industry that a significant change to the elimination guideline for Clenbuterol will come into effect Sept...

Commission Adjusts Qualifying Rules

At its meeting on Wednesday, July 30, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) approved a revised SB Rule on qualifying times, effective August 1, 2015.

Pool Rule Changes Announced

On July 16, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Board of Directors adopted a proposal to amend the RCI Model Rules for changes to the Pick (n) Pool.

New Fair Start Rule In Indiana

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Wednesday (July 15) to adopt a Fair Start rule for the Standardbred racing program at Hoosier Park. With its adoption, I...

Ohio Committee Passes Whip Rules

Harness racing drivers in Ohio face stiffer penalties and more restrictions on the use of whips under a new rule that passed through the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review on Monday, June 23.

Ontario To Test For Cobalt

At its meeting on May 28, 2015, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) approved a General Directive ordering that all horses that have been selected to provide an Official Sample (blood) as ...

Rules Of Standardbred Racing Amended

At a meeting of the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) on March 26, 2015, the Rules of Standardbred Racing 2012 were amended with revisions for Racing Under Saddle (RUS).

Ohio Pushing For Whipping Changes

It has been reported that the Ohio Racing Commission has adopted new rules in regard to the whipping of horses in races.