Philippine Racing Commission

 

 

 

CHAPTER 20

 

RACE FIELDS – ELIGIBILITY TO RACE

 

 

PR 116.      NATIVE HORSES Unless authorized otherwise by the PHILRACOM, only native horses (horses born or foaled in the Philippines) can participate in races held or conducted in this country.

 

PR 117.       ELIGIBILITY OF ENTRIESHorses, in order to be eligible as entries:

 

a.     Although we are on the Northern Hemisphere breeding season, horses to be eligible to run must be two (2) years old based on actual date of foaling;

 

b.     Must be registered with the PHILRACOM and National Stud Farm;

 

c.     Must be free from any contagious disease or illness;

 

d.     Must not be suffering from moonblindedness, or blind in both eyes; and

 

e.     Must not be under the influence of drug/s. (March 22, 2002)

 

PR 118.      GELDED HORSES Gelded horses will not be allowed to participate in races except those who are already runners.

 

                    Amendments: (March 1, 2005)

PR 119.      IMPORTED HORSES Imported horses may be allowed by PHILRACOM to participate in races held in the Philippines on the following conditions:

 

a.     Only imported horses that will be raced shall not be more than four (4) years old from the actual date of foaling when they arrive in the Philippines;

 

b.     Must satisfy the conditions stated in the above SECTION 21.0 b,c,d, & e;

 

c.     Shall be allowed to run for a purse and upon reaching the age of seven (7) will be retired for breeding