On Wednesday, November 9, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling on the appeal of horseman Brian Lawson...read on
More Talks Scheduled Over Whipping
October 31, 2011:
According to a report, renewed talks are scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 between the British Horseracing Authority and the Professional Jockeys Association in regard to the ongoing disagreement between jockeys and the BHA over a controversial new whipping rule...read on
ORC Amends Judging Directive
October 28, 2011:
On Friday, October 28, the Ontario Racing Commission released an amended version of one of its March, 2011 directives, which was in regard to judges...read on
BHA Announces Revised Whipping Rule
October 21, 2011:
After a great deal of pressure, the British Horseracing Authority announced on Friday, October 21 that it has eased its controversial new rule which limits when and how many times a jockey can strike his/her mount during the course of a race...read on
BHA To Examine Whipping Rule Again
October 17, 2011:
Much has happened since jockeys that perform under the jurisdiction of the British Horseracing Authority decided last week that they would not ride today (Monday, October 17) due to a new whipping rule which limits the amount of times they can strike their mount during a race...read on
Riders To Strike Over New Whipping Rules
October 14, 2011:
It appears as though the jockeys that ride under the watch of the British Horseracing Authority are not taking the new whipping rule lying down...read on
Jockeys Applaud Whipping Crackdown
September 27, 2011:
Two United Kingdom jockeys have embraced a new rule by the British Horseracing Authority which will see riders penalized for striking their mounts too many times...read on
ORC Releases Eight Rulings
August 31, 2011:
On Wednesday, August 31, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings on a total of eight appeals, which spanned two breeds and included 18 licensees...read on
Piroski, Wallis Cleared Of Charges
August 31, 2011:
On Monday, August 29, an Ontario Racing Commission appeals panel ruled that the hefty fines and suspensions which were issued to drivers Kevin Wallis and Gene Piroski due to alleged race fixing were to be lifted. The pair of reinsmen have now been cleared of all charges...read on
Suit Filed Against Commission
July 14, 2011:
The Lexington Herald-Leader has reported that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has had a lawsuit brought up against it in regard to its current claiming rule....read on
KY Ruling Could Be Key In Dutrow Saga
June 9, 2011:
According to a report, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission made a ruling on Wednesday, June 8 which could have an impact on future out-of-state training licenses of controversial thoroughbred conditioner Rick Dutrow...read on
ORC Releases Waxman Ruling
May 31, 2011:
On Tuesday, May 31, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to the appeal of horseman Isaac Waxman...read on
Random Drug Testing Ushered In
May 30, 2011:
It was determined on Thursday, May 26 during the California Horse Racing Board's monthly meeting that random drug testing of jockeys, apprentice jockeys, and drivers will be instituted....read on
ORC Announces Five Rulings
May 11, 2011:
On Wednesday, May 11, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings in regard to appeals by Rene Allard, Sandy Jones and James Marchment, Nick Steward and Martin O’Toole, and Justin Turcotte....read on
Interstate Compact Bill Passes KY House
February 23, 2011:
It has been reported that on Wednesday, February 23 in Kentucky, House Bill 465 was passed by the House Licensing and Occupations Committee and will now...read on