Buffalo, Saratoga Expand Whipping Rules January 16, 2024 Buffalo Raceway and Saratoga Casino Hotel will be implementing stricter whipping guidelines for the 2024 racing season.
Information Regarding NJ Whipping Rule November 06, 2020 Earlier this week the SBOANJ reached out to the New Jersey Racing Commission regarding the implementation of the new whipping rule and a possible transition period with written warnings.
Buffalo Expands Whipping Rule February 21, 2020 Buffalo Raceway has instituted stage three of the three-tiered 'whipping rule' that will go into effect on Wednesday, March 4.
Whipping Rule Change At Buffalo January 17, 2020 When the Buffalo Raceway 66-day live season begins on Wednesday, January 29, there will be changes both on and off the track.
New Ontario Urging Rules For August 1 July 11, 2019 On May 31, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a directive that amended the rules related to urging in Standardbred racing. As previously announced, the new rules and pen...
Ontario's Urging Rules Amended May 31, 2019 In response to a request from the industry to consider revising the current rules and Directives with respect to urging, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is making an amendment to t...
New Meadowlands Whipping Rule September 11, 2017 On Monday, September 11, the Meadowlands Racetrack served notice to drivers that whipping violations and illegal urging techniques are now under increased scrutiny. The scrutiny could lead to a one-ye...
Australia Delays Whip Ban June 10, 2017 The Executive of Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the removal of the use of whips in harness racing, but announced this week it would not implement such rules by the pre...
Recap: ARCI Conference Day Two April 20, 2017 Day Two of Association of Racing Commissioners International 83rd Annual Conference on Equine Welfare and Racing Integrity took place on Wednesday, April 20. The American Quarter Horse Association’s p...
Australia To Ban Whips December 10, 2016 In a move sure to spark much discussion, Australia's harness racing industry has announced that the country will ban the use of existing whips in 2017.
No Fine For Miller's Celebration September 13, 2016 While driver Brett Miller cannot be fined for a fist pump, he can be fined taking his hands out of the handholds during a race. So said the judges at Scioto Downs after Miller's winning steer aboard A...
Cal Expo Meet Approved, Whipping Clarified August 27, 2016 The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting on Thursday, August 25 at Del Mar’s Surfside Race Place.
California Board Clarifies Meeting Vote May 30, 2016 The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has issued a release to clear up any confusion over the vote at last Thursday’s Board meeting to amend Rule 1688, the riding crop rule.
