The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 5 Placing and Money Distribution

The following Rule 426 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 426 s Fees may be deducted

Where an agreement exists between a recognized harness participants' association and a racing association, drivers', trainers' and/or grooms' fees may be deducted from the purses payable to owners and paid to the driver, trainers and/or grooms within 30 days. A copy of such agreement must be filed with the Commission.

Rule 426 s Fees may be deducted previously stated:

Driver's fees for driving payable by an owner to a driver may be deducted from the purses payable to owners and paid to drivers within 30 days when

(a) an agreement exists between a recognized standardbred horsemen's association and a licensed operator, and

(b) a copy of the agreement is on file with Horse Racing Alberta.

Dated at the City of Edmonton
in the province of Alberta
this 23 day of March , 2020

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
Horse Racing Alberta