QuestionsQuestions (PHILRACOM Resolution NO. 08-11 S. 2011)
The Resolution is an official act of the Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) amending its own “Rules and Regulations on Horse Racing,” specifically PR 64(c) under Chapter 6. It modifies regulatory requirements governing horse entries and eligibility.
It provides that the horses must be registered with the Stud Book Division of PHILRACOM and with an updated registration issued by the Regulation and Licensing Division.
PR 64(c) states that the horse should not be gelded prior to its first run.
The text explains that there were past cases where island-born and local horses had to be gelded even before their first run due to physical/medical reasons.
Strict adherence would “kill the racing life” of promising horses, decrease the number of prospective racing horses, and reduce expected revenues from races.
The Commission considers increasing the number of active race horses as paramount, because it is expected to add revenues for the government.
It allows “island-born and local horses that are gelded even prior to its first run” to participate in the “Novato Barrier Trial.”
It limits the allowance to “island-born and local horses” gelded prior to their first run, and specifically for participation in the Novato Barrier Trial.
The Resolution uses it as the specific trial event/phase where the otherwise prohibited condition (gelded prior to first run) is waived for covered horses.
Although gelding before the first run was originally prohibited, the amendment creates an exception for horses gelded for physical/medical reasons, so they can still take part in the trial rather than being excluded entirely.
It requires furnishing copies to the Racing Managers of PRCI and MJCI, horseowners, horsetrainers, jockeys’ associations, and other concerned persons, groups, or entities.
It provides that the Resolution be furnished to the UP Law Center for recording and publication.
It was adopted and approved on 30 March 2011, signed in Makati City, Philippines.
The Chairman and Commissioners signed it (Hon. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and Commissioners Eduardo C. Domingo Jr., Reynaldo G. Fernando, and Victor V. Tantoco). This indicates it is an official PHILRACOM regulatory issuance.
By allowing covered gelded horses to participate in the Novato Barrier Trial, it helps preserve their racing prospects and increases the pool of active race horses, thereby supporting added revenues for the government.