Describe the Issue
Currently in our rule book there is no rule regarding filing of protests for Thoroughbreds. There is a rule covering this for Standardbreds (283s).
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
At the moment there is no clear avenue in our rule book for thoroughbred participants to file a protest.
Who does the issue affect?
Thoroughbred participants.
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
Rule 283s (283s, 285s)
What solution does this proposal provide?
We suggest adopting the standardbred rule 283s (284s, 285s) to be a general rule covering all breeds with the appropriate changes in wording.
How will the solution fix the problem?
Adopting rule 283, 284, 285 and using it as a general rule provides thoroughbred racing the same ability to lodge a protest.
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
Gives Thoroughbred participants clear direction when lodging a protest.
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
Gives Thoroughbred participants clear direction when lodging a protest.
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.
HBPA rep Mike Vanin has been asked to look at the proposed change. ACTRA rep Lynette Braun has been asked to look at the proposed change. AQHRA rep Shelley Hawthorne has been asked to look at the proposed change.
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
No
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]
Current:
283 s Filing of protests (sample deleted copy) (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, *trainer or driver of one of the competing *horses (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 s Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 s Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges board.
Proposed:
283 g Filing of protests (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, trainer or jockey/driver of one of the competing *horses. (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 g Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges/stewards board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 g Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges/stewards board.
Current:
283 s Filing of protests (sample deleted copy) (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, *trainer or driver of one of the competing *horses (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one
specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 s Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 s Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges board.
Proposed:
283 g Filing of protests (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, trainer or jockey/driver of one of the competing *horses. (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 g Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges/stewards board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 g Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges/stewards board.
Current:
283 s Filing of protests (sample deleted copy) (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, *trainer or driver of one of the competing *horses (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 s Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 s Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges board.
Proposed:
283 g Filing of protests (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, trainer or jockey/driver of one of the competing *horses. (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 g Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges/stewards board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 g Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges/stewards board.
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.
Current: 283 s Filing of protests (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, *trainer or driver of one of the competing *horses (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the *race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
284 s Decision on protests (1) Every protest is to be decided by the Judges board. (2) If a protest is not decided before the *race, the *horse protested is to be allowed to race under protest. 285 s Withdrawal of protests with consent A protest that has been duly made may not be withdrawn or surrendered without the approval of the Judges board.
Proposed:
283 g Filing of protests (1) Protests may only be made by an owner, authorized agent, *trainer or driver/jockey of one of the competing *horses (a) at least 30 minutes before post time of the race concerned, or (b) in the case of alleged fraud, wilful misstatement, or misrepresentation, no later than 48 hours after the race ends. (2) The protest must be made in the form of a statutory *declaration, and contain at least one specific charge which, if true, will prevent the horse protested from winning purse money or competing in the race.
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