Updated ARCI Model Rules

The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Model Rules have been updated on our website to reflect the changes approved at the recent Board of Director’s meeting in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Below is a list of the sections that were modified.  The change in Section 010-030, applies to quarter horses only.  The remaining changes all apply to harness racing only.  The link below will take you to the Model Rules section of the ARCI website.

1. Section ARCI-010-030 – Added (31) – limitations for toe grabs on quarter horses

2. Section ARCI-022-015 – Amended to define owner’s beneficial interest

3.  Section ARCI-020-105 – Amended to define when judges are required to be in the stand

4.  Section ARCI-023-015 – Amended to define splitting divisions in harness races

5.  Section ARCI-024-030 – Amended to require taped hobbles and driving lines

6.  Section ARCI-021-020 – Added N – requiring warning light system at every extended pari-mutuel track (Harness)

7.  Section ARCI-021-020 – Amended A (6-9) – to define requirements for presence of human ambulance during racing hours

For the link to Model Rules, click here.

by Ed Martin, for the Association of Racing Commissioners International