The Executive Director approved the following changes to the Rules of Standardbred Racing 2008, effective July 31, 2012, subject to ratification by the Board of the Commission at its September Board meeting.
CHAPTER 5
JUDGES AND RACING OFFICIALS
Rule 5.02.01 At a non-extended race meeting, there shall be a minimum of one Judge employed by the holder of a permit to conduct pari-mutuel betting, who shall be accredited as a Judge by Standardbred Canada. The Judge shall carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in the Rules & Regulations of Standardbred Canada, as amended from time to time. All decisions of the Judge shall be in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of Standardbred Canada.
CHAPTER 11
TRAINERS
Rule 11.01.01 A horse shall not be permitted to enter or start unless:
- it is duly registered with and approved by the registry office of Standardbred Canada or the United States Trotting Association (USTA), subject to requirements under 11.01.02.
Notwithstanding that a horse is registered with the USTA, any horse registered with the USTA that would not meet the registry requirements set out by Standardbred Canada shall not be eligible to race.
Rule 11.01 Renumbered 11.01.02
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
Original Signed
John L. Blakney
Executive Director