Title
Philracom's Handicapping Rules on Jockey Suspensions
Law
Philracom No. 06-12
Decision Date
Jan 12, 2012
The Philippine Racing Commission establishes new regulations allowing jockeys suspended for lack of interest to retain their mount's handicap weight if finishing from 4th to last place, and exempts such jockeys from loss counts in 2YO and 3YO Condition races.
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Q&A (PHILRACOM Resolution NO. 06-12)

Philracom has exclusive jurisdiction and control over all aspects of horse racing, including framing and scheduling races, construction and safety of horse racing, allocation of prizes, and security of racing.

The Handicapping Committee evaluates, reviews, and formulates races to ensure fairness and excitement in horse races and to attain the Commission's objectives.

The mount will retain its handicap weight despite the jockey's suspension for lack of interest.

It applies to Class Division and Special Division Class races.

No, losses will not be counted for jockeys suspended for lack of interest in these races.

It was approved and signed on January 12, 2012.

The Racing Clubs, the Jockeys Association, the Trainers Association, and the Horseowners Association.

Publishing in the Official Gazette serves to officially inform the public and concerned entities, giving the resolution legal notice and effect.

They approve changes based on proposals forwarded by the Philracom Handicapping Committee aimed at achieving fair and exciting races.


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