Rules

ORC Approves New Rules

At a meeting of the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission on April 25, a number of changes to the Rules of Racing were approved, impacting Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing.

MRC Confirms Clenbuterol Guideline

January 06, 2014

The Maryland Racing Commission has issued a notice to the industry confirming that regulations and recommended guidelines for the therapeutic use of clenbuterol came into effect on January 1, 2014.

KHRC Votes To Change Med. Rules

December 12, 2013

On Wednesday, December 12, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously voted to change the medication rules for racehorses participating in the state.

Request Submission For Changes To MPHRC Rules

October 28, 2013

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission is soliciting suggestions for changes to the MPHRC Rules that would form potential amendments in 2014.

RCI Toughens Penalty Guidelines

August 01, 2013

Racing Commissioners International has announced that it has voted to create a penalty point system and 'enhanced' suspensions for trainers with multiple medication violations.

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.

CPMA Notice Re: RCI Medication Rules

December 19, 2012

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) issued the following memorandum to the Provincial Regulatory Bodies on Wednesday regarding the Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Medication Rules.

Modifications To Medication Rules

December 17, 2012

The Board of Directors of Racing Commissions International (RCI) has voted to move forward with a major revision of the association’s model medication rules for horse racing.

CHRB Passes Exchange Wagering Rules

November 16, 2012

During its meeting Thursday, November 16 at Hollywood Park, the California Horse Racing Board passed a set of rules pertaining to the legalization of exchange wagering in the state.

MPHRC Seeks Rule Change Submissions

November 07, 2012

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has issued a request for submissions for changes to MPHRC rules.

ORC Releases Five Rulings

September 12, 2012

On Wednesday, September 12, the Ontario Racing Commission released a total of nine rulings, five of which pertained to the provincial standardbred racing industry.

Harness Regulators Move Toward Uniformity

Standardbred racing regulators from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware said that they would work to harmonize regional racing rules and explore implementation of time-based limits on medi...