A. Brief Description of the Issue
Trying to regulate and change the current policy when a rider has a false positive.
B. Discussion of the Issue and Problem
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
We believe that it is unfair to pay a rider the minimum mount fee after he/she has been removed from there mounts
when the split sample comes back negative, even when they do a second test at the track and it comes back negative they are still removed from there mounts. The repercussions from this false positive is far more than a losing mount fee. Owners and trainers alike look and treat them differently.
Who does the issue affect?
The jockey colony ,owners, trainers, breeders, racing fans, bettors
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
rule 300
C. Possible Solutions and Impact
What solution does this proposal provide?
The solution and recommendation is to obtain a more accurate machine or way of testing. We have been told by numerous people who administer these kinds of test with the krieger machine all say once it is moved from place to place it then needs recalibrating
How will the solution fix the problem?
It would stop riders from unjust penalties, it provides all stake holders (trainers, owners, fans, bettors) the opportunity to have their preferred jockey
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
It will make the racing experience more positive for all concerned
How will you or your organization be affected by the proposed change?
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
It will make the integrity of our industry better
What are the possible drawbacks of the proposed change?
none
D. Please identify any affected stakeholder groups that expressed support or opposition.
(These stakeholders may include the racetracks, breed registries, owners, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians, or others.)
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.
Jockeys, trainers
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
Breeders
Please attach any formal letters of support or opposition by stakeholder groups. Files must be .pdf, .doc, .docx, or .txt format and under 3072k for the system to accept the submission. You can add a maximum of 3 attachments.
E. Attach the rule language you are proposing. 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: sample deleted copy]
Rule number 300 Prohibited blood/alcohol concentrations
When the split sample comes back negative there should be better compensation. Afterall it did come back negative
F. Do any racing jurisdictions currently have a version of this rule in effect? If yes, please attach copies of those rules.
Not that I am aware of
G. Review the Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta and identify any other Rules this change would affect and submit proposed amendments to those rules to comply with changes that would be made by this proposal.
None
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