The Ontario Racing Commission at its meeting of Tuesday, June 26, 2012 resolved that the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing 2009 be amended by the promulgation of the following Rules, effective immediately.
Chapter 3
RACING ASSOCIATIONS AND ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS
3.04.5 Associations or their delegate shall keep on file, race patrol film or video of each race for reference or reproduction upon request of the Commission for one year after the last racing day of the previous year.
Chapter 9
JOCKEYS
9.27.02 Riding crops shall meet the following specifications and/or requirements:
a) Be a humane or cushion riding crop, unaltered from original manufacture;
b) Be no more than 30 inches in length;
c) Have affixed to the end a padded “popper” which is no shorter than 6.5 inches in length and not less than 7/8 of an inch in width. The popper shall consist of two layers sewn down each side with no sewing at the top ½ inch of the popper.
d) Have a popper with an outer covering consisting of a material approved by the stewards that does not harden over time. Material such as Vinyl, Naugahyde, or Leather will not be allowed.
e) ; Have a popper with an inner layer consisting of memory foam or closed cell foam .15 -.25 of an inch in thickness, folded over and sewn down each side, with the outer covering to form a hollow channel.
f) Be subject to inspection and approval by the Stewards.
Use of a riding crop in a race where the type of riding crop has not been approved by the Stewards or does not meet the requirements of the rule will lead to disqualification of the horse.
Chapter 18
PLACING JUDGES AND PHOTOFINISH CAMERA
Rule 18.03.02 Delete
Chapter 37
TCO2 TESTING PROGRAM
37.02 Approved TCO2 Laboratory
In any part of Chapter 37, approved TCO2 laboratory means a laboratory approved by the Commission under Rule 37.03, to conduct the testing of thoroughbred horses in accordance with Rule 37.06.
37.03 Laboratory Approval Process
The Commission may approve a laboratory under Rule 37.02, if:
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37.06 Replace (RAHT) - Registered Animal Health Technician with Registered Veterinarian Technician
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
John L. Blakney
Executive Director