Horse racing: thoroughbred racing.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies regulations surrounding horse racing in California, specifically concerning thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. It changes a condition requiring thoroughbred races to be limited to 4.5 furlongs or less to allow for races at any distance. Additionally, it adjusts the claiming price for thoroughbred races from $5,000 to $6,000. The bill also makes a technical change to the definition of ‘firearm’ in the Penal Code.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum claiming price for thoroughbred races from $5,000 to $6,000.
- Authorizes thoroughbred and Appaloosa horses to enter quarter horse races at any distance.
- Modifies the requirement for thoroughbred races to be limited to 4.5 furlongs or less.
- Updates the definition of ‘firearm’ in the Penal Code.
- Requires quarter horse racing associations to pay a pension plan for backstretch personnel.
- Establishes a distribution mechanism for purse money between thoroughbred and quarter horse welfare funds.
- Specifies payments to thoroughbred trainers' organizations.
- Requires quarter horse racing associations to deduct an amount for distribution to the thoroughbred official registering agency.
Who is affected
- California Horse Racing Board
- Quarter Horse Horsemen’s Organizations
- Thoroughbred Trainers
- Horse Owners
- Horse Racers
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