QuestionsQuestions (PHILRACOM Resolution NO. 26-12, S. 2012)
The Philippine Racing Commission has exclusive jurisdiction and control over all aspects of horse racing, including 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.
PR 66 pertains to 'Lame and Injured Horses' and sets out rules for the suspension of horses found to be lame after a race.
Any horse found lame after a race shall be given an indefinite suspension of not less than twenty-one (21) calendar days.
The amendment introduced graduated suspensions for horses found lame at the starting gate, during the race, or after the race, including barrier trials, with different suspension durations for the first, second, and third offenses, as well as requirements to pass official barrier trials and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division before returning to regular races.
An indefinite suspension but not less than 21 calendar days, and the horse must pass one official barrier trial and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division (RLD) before being declared in a regular race.
A one (1) month suspension, the horse must pass one official barrier trial race, and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division (RLD) before declaration in a regular race.
A three (3) month suspension, the horse must pass one official barrier trial and secure clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division (RLD) before declaration in a regular race.
The rule covers horses found lame at the starting gate, during the course of the race, after the race, including barrier trials.
No, cases under PR 66 are non-appealable.
The Philracom Committee on Unsound Horses, composed of Commissioner Lyndon Noel B. Guce, Dr. Romeo F. Buencamino, veterinarians from the Commission and Racing Clubs, representatives from the Traineras Association, and Dr. Peter Rojas.
They must pass an official barrier trial and secure a clearance from the Regulation and Licensing Division (RLD) before being declared in a regular race.
The Racing Clubs, Horseowners, Trainers, and Jockeys.
March 21, 2012.