Question & AnswerQ&A (PHILRACOM Resolution NO. 25-12, S. 2012)
The Philippine Racing Commission has exclusive jurisdiction and control over all aspects of the conduct of horse racing including the framing and scheduling of races, construction and safety of horse racing, allocation of prizes, and security of racing as provided by Presidential Decree No. 420.
Bleeders are horses that suffer from epistaxis or bleeding either from one (unilateral) or both nostrils (bilateral).
For the first occurrence, the horse receives an indefinite suspension but not less than ten (10) days, must pass one barrier trial, and must secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division.
The second occurrence results in a one (1) month suspension, with the horse required to pass one barrier trial and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division.
Suspension periods increase progressively: third occurrence - three (3) months; fourth occurrence - six (6) months; fifth occurrence - one (1) year, each requiring one barrier trial and clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division.
The horse shall be given an indefinite suspension but not less than ten (10) days with one barrier trial, and this occurrence counts as one occurrence for penalty purposes.
No, all suspensions under PR 67 are non-appealable.
The horse must pass one barrier trial and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division before running in a regular race.
The number of occurrences shall revert to zero if the horse does not suffer from epistaxis for a period of one year.
No, previous occurrences before the effectivity of this resolution are disregarded.