Describe the Issue
The urging violations and riding crop rules
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
The concerns on this topic are giving our stakeholders the best chance for race placings
Who does the issue affect?
Jockeys'....Owners,....Trainers...bettors, racing fans etc.
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
210t Use of riding crops (3)(d)
What solution does this proposal provide?
Increase the number of strikes to 10 throughout the race (in the overhand cocked position)
How will the solution fix the problem?
There will be less punishment to all involved
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
It will affect all entities and stakeholders in a much more positive way
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
All stakeholders will have a greater chance to recoup there investments
What are the possible drawbacks of the proposed change?
None
For those stakeholder groups that have expressed an opinion, please list the points on which they agree or disagree, and the arguments they have expressed.
Support....Jockeys', Owners, Breeders, Trainers, Racetrack operators, Opposition....None
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
not that I am aware of
Please show new language in a new paragraph below the current wording. If you are proposing that current rule language be eliminated, please indicate the text to be deleted with [DELETE: copy to be deleted in square brackets]
210t Use of riding crops (3)(d) maximum of six strikes during a race...should be deleted and replaced with maximum of 10 strikes during a race All other sections pertaining to this rule are good
If yes, please attach copies of those rules.
Submit proposed amendments to those rules to comply with changes that would be made by this proposal.
None that I am aware of
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