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Rules of Racing -Temporary Variance

(Part Ill -Standard bred Racing Rules)

Chapter 4-Declarations and Eligibility of Horses Rule 198. (I) reads as (1) A race secretary shall not accept a declaration unless the horse shows a clean charted line within the previous 45 clear days and must perform satisfactorily in a qualifying race. (amended !8/0912019)

A temporary variance to this rule has been granted so that horses that raced at Fraser Downs in December 2022, prior to the break in the race meet, be. allowed ·to enter lo race at Fraser Downs during the first two weeks of February 2023 once racing resumes, which is outside the 45 day window. In order to be allowed to enter to race using the variance, the horse must show a clean charted line at Fraser Downs in December 2022and be eligible to enter, (i.e. must not he on the Veterinarians List or Judges List).

ATTENTION MEMBERS:

On Tuesday, December 14, 2022, Harness Racing BC Board of Directors met to discuss the financial hardships resulting from the cancellation of races in December.
With much discussion, a decision was made to assist our members during this difficult time as stated below:
MOTION PASSED:
• To pay the horses that were entered to go on December 4, 2022, race 3 thru 9 the sum of $100.00 per horse; excluding scratched horses from the races 3 thru 9 on December 4, 2022.
• To pay the horses that are to be entered to go the first two days of racing in February 2023 the sum of $500.00; excluding scratched horses.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this difficult time. HRBC Board of Directors