QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 4663)
The PHILRACOM Board resolved to amend Section 32.0 (b-2) of the Horseracing Rules and Regulations—specifically the rules on the inclusion/exclusion of the helmet and whip (and later the number cloth) in the weigh-in and weigh-out of jockeys.
Under the previous rule, the helmet and whip were INCLUDED if the required handicap weight of the jockey is 54 kg or above. If the required handicap weight is below 54 kg, the helmet and whip were EXCLUDED.
Under the amended rule, the helmet and the whip shall be EXCLUDED regardless of the prescribed handicap weight during the weigh-in and weigh-out of jockeys.
The NUMBER CLOTH was added to the equipment rules and shall be EXCLUDED regardless of the prescribed handicap weight.
No. The amended rule states that the helmet, whip, and number cloth shall be excluded regardless of the prescribed handicap weight, so the 54 kg threshold no longer applies.
The rule mandates a weight allowance of 1.5 kgs., and it must be strictly observed.
Section 32.0 concerns the duties and functions of the Clerk of Scales, which includes overseeing procedures related to jockey weigh-in and weigh-out.
It shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication.
It fixes the date from which the amended rule becomes binding. Prior to that date, the old rule (or existing practice) would generally govern; after that date, compliance with the amended rule is required.
The PHILRACOM Board resolved the amendment in a meeting held on October 13, 2000.
It was requested by the Jockeys’ Association, in accordance with the use of helmet, whip, and the number cloth in the weigh-in and weigh-out of jockeys.
No. Under the amended rule, the helmet and whip are excluded regardless of the prescribed handicap weight.
No. Under the amended rule, the helmet, whip, and number cloth are excluded regardless of the prescribed handicap weight.
They must strictly observe the 1.5 kg weight allowance while also excluding the helmet, whip, and number cloth regardless of handicap weight.