Rules

Input Wanted On Proposed Rule Change

November 18, 2011

At its meeting on October 25, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission considered a proposed rule change affecting the Rules of Racing in Ontario. Prior to approving directives for change, the...

ORC Rules On Campbell, Megens, Waples

November 18, 2011

On Friday, November 18, the Ontario Racing Commission released rulings on seven appeals ranging from the quarter horse, standardbred and thoroughbred industry. Four of the rulings pertained to standar...

MPHRC Rules On Allard

November 14, 2011

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has released its ruling in regard to the appeal of horseman Simon Allard, who was involved in an incident on August 20, Gold Cup & Saucer Night, at...

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 betw...

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

MPHRC Seeks Rule Change Submissions

October 20, 2011

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission is soliciting suggestions for changes to the MPHRC Rules which would form potential amendments in 2012

Dutrow Not Done Yet

October 17, 2011

According to a report, controversial and highly successful thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow may soon be coming to a racetrack near you

ORC Track Rules Circulated For Comment

October 14, 2011

As part of the Racetrack Licensing Process, racetrack operators are required to submit Track Rules

Ten-Year NY Racing Ban For Dutrow

October 12, 2011

Controversial thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow has been slapped with a 10-year ban from racing at New York racetracks

New Rules On Labelling Of Meds

Following the completion of the public consultation process, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that modified rules regarding the labelling of medications are now in effect

Random Drug Testing Ushered In

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.

Lamontagne Suspended By ORC

The deputy director of the Ontario Racing Commission has issued a ruling suspending the licence of driver/trainer/tradesperson Alain Lamontagne, of Hamilton