The Alberta Gazette

Part I

Vol. 116 Edmonton, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 No. 13

APPOINTMENTS

Designation of Chief Judge

(Provincial Court Act)

August 1, 2020

Honourable Judge Derek Gordon Redman

For a term to expire July 31, 2027.

Reappointment of Ad Hoc Justice of the Peace

(Justice of the Peace Act)

July 1, 2020

William Morrow Faulkner

For a term to expire June 30, 2021.

Reappointment of Full-time Provincial Court Judge

(Provincial Court Act)

July 4, 2020

Honourable Judge Lillian Katherine McLellan

For a term to expire July 3, 2021.

Reappointment of Part-time Provincial Court Judge

(Provincial Court Act)

July 4, 2020

Honourable Judge Frederick Alexander Day

For a term to expire July 3, 2021.

July 11, 2020

Honourable Judge Donna Rae Valgardson

For a term to expire July 10, 2021.

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women

Notice of Intention to Designate a Provincial Historic Resource

(Historical Resources Act)

File: Des. 1508

Notice is hereby given that no less than sixty days from the date of service of this

Notice and its publication in the Alberta Gazette, the Minister of Culture,

Multiculturalism and Status of Women intends to make an Order that the site known

as the:

Strathcona Garage, together with the land legally described as:

Descriptive Plan 9220734

Block 48

Lot 1A

excepting thereout all mines and minerals

and municipally located in Edmonton, Alberta

be designated as a Provincial Historic Resource under

Section 20 of the Historical

Resources Act, RSA 2000 cH-9.

The reasons for the designation are as follows: The heritage value of the Strathcona

Garage rests in its association with the early automobile industry in Alberta. It is

additionally significant as an excellent and increasingly rare example of an early

twentieth century building type designed specifically for the growing automobile

industry.

The Strathcona Garage opened in 1912 and served variously as an automobile

dealership, garage and repair shop until 1943. This period of use reflects a crucial

transitional stage in the history of automobiles in Alberta as cars evolved from a

luxury item for the affluent to a mass-produced product owned by a much wider range

of people. When the Strathcona Garage opened, automobile ownership was rare and a

clear marker of wealth and status. The building was designed to showcase the latest

automobile models and served a rather exclusive customer base. By the 1920s,

increases in production had significantly reduced the cost of automobiles, placing

ownership within reach of most middle- and working-class Albertans. The building's

continuous use as a garage until 1943 further reflects the associated growth of the

service industry to keep pace with the demands of increased automobile ownership.

The Strathcona Garage is thus associated with the growth and development of a

technology that fundamentally transformed the lives of Albertans in the first half of

the 20th century

The building has additional architectural significance as an excellent example of an

increasingly rare building type associated with the early automobile industry. While

relatively simple in design, the building's red brick construction, date and name

stones, crenelated roof and other ornamental features reflect the prestige associated

with early automobile ownership. The building's north fa‡ade was explicitly designed

to showcase automobiles in an impressive fashion and while the original plate glass

display windows are no longer extant, the aforementioned features strongly

communicate the building's original design and purpose as well as the status

associated with automobile ownership in the early 1910s. The building's east fa‡ade

is more modest and functional in design, reflecting that

section of the building's more

mundane use of automobile storage and repair, while the second floor housed

apartment suites-an unusual feature for a building of this type. The building also

contributes significant architectural and thematic variety to the Old Strathcona

Provincial Historic Area, one of the province's most significant heritage districts. The

Strathcona Garage is thus highly significant as an increasingly rare example of a

building purpose-built for automobile sales and service in the early twentieth century.

Any person who wishes to make a representation regarding the proposed designation

may do so by submitting a written request to the Minister, care of Matthew Wangler,

Executive Director, Historic Resources Management Branch 8820 - 112th Street,

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P8. Any such request must be made within 30 days of the

publication of this notice. At the end of the 30-day period, the Minister will fix a date

for the hearing of representations and will notify all those who have advised of their

intention to make representations. On the date fixed, the Minister will hear

representations from all parties who have expressed an interest in doing so.

Dated this 24th day of June, 2020.

David Link, Assistant Deputy Minister

Heritage Division

Economic Development, Trade and Tourism

Hosting Expenses Exceeding $600.00

For the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020

Purpose: Hosted a meeting for Alberta and Federal Deputy Ministers to discuss

Alberta's priorities, accomplishments, and economic and social realities.

Date: February 6, 2020

Amount: $1,702.81

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Energy

Production Allocation Unit Agreement

(Mines and Minerals Act)

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy on behalf of the Crown has executed counterparts of the

agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement - Ferrier Falher

Agreement No. 3" and that the Unit became effective on December 1, 2018.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy on behalf of the Crown has executed counterparts of the

agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement - Huxley Duvernay

Agreement No. 13" and that the Unit became effective on November 1, 2019.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that

the Minister of Energy on behalf of the Crown has executed counterparts of the

agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement - Wayne-Rosedale Basal

Quartz Agreement No. 12" and that the Unit became effective on October 1, 2019.

Executive Council

Hosting Expenses Exceeding $600.00

For the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020

Purpose: Official visit of Marta Cowling, Consul General of Portugal

Date: March 4, 2020

Amount: $1,621.90

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Purpose: Speech from the Throne/House Opening Ceremony

Date: February 25, 2020

Amount: $3,776.81

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Infrastructure

Sale or Disposition of Land

(Government Organization Act)

Name of Purchaser: Foothills County

Consideration: $1.00

Land Description:

1. Plan 0010661 Lot 4

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.02 hectares (4.99 acres) more or less

2. Plan 0010661 Lot 5

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.73 hectares (4.27 acres) more or less

3. Plan 0610168 Block 1 Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.03 hectares (5.02 acres) more or less

4. Plan 8810271 That portion of Block 1 within the north west quarter of

Section 33 Township 18 Range 29 west of the 4th Meridian which lies south and

east of the right bank of the Highwood River as shown on Plan 8711553

Containing 5.06 hectares (12.52 acres) more or less

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

5. Plan 8810271 That portion of Block 1 within the north west quarter of

Section 33 Township 18 Range 29 west of the 4th Meridian which lies south

west of the right bank of the Highwood River as shown on Plan 8711553

Containing 1.345 hectares (3.32 acres) more or less

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

6. Plan 8810271 Block 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 4.83 hectares (11.94 acres) more or less

7. Plan 8911187 Block 5 Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.79 hectares (4.42 acres) more or less

8. Plan 8911187 Block 5 Lot 2

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.81 hectares (4.47 acres) more or less

9. Plan 8911187 Block 5 Lot 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.8 hectares (4.45 acres) more or less

10. Plan 9011674 Block 7 Lot 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.45 hectares (3.58 acres) more or less

11. Plan 9011995 Lot 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2 hectares (4.94 acres) more or less

12. Plan 9111129 Block 1 Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.82 hectares (4.5 acres) more or less

13. Plan 9111129 Block 1 Lot 2

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.84 hectares (4.55 acres) more or less

14. Plan 9111129 Block 1 Lot 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.85 hectares (4.57 acres) more or less

15. Plan 9111129 Block 1 Lot 5

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.89 hectares (4.67 acres) more or less

16. Plan 9111129 Block 1 Lot 6

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.94 hectares (4.79 acres) more or less

17. Plan 9111647 Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 3.46 hectares (8.55 acres) more or less

18. Plan 9112235 Lot 9

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.149 hectares (2.84 acres) more or less

19. Plan 9310684 Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.4 hectares (5.93 acres) more or less

20. Plan 9310684 Lot 2

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.16 hectares (5.34 acres) more or less

21. Plan 9310684 Lot 3

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.11 hectares (5.21 acres) more or less

22. Plan 9510093 Block B Lot 1

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.971 hectares (4.87 acres) more or less

23. Plan 9510093 Block B Lot 2

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 1.971 hectares (4.87 acres) more or less

24. Plan 9611394 Lot 5

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

Area: 2.45 hectares (6.05 acres) more or less

Justice and Solicitor General

Office of the Public Trustee

Money transferred to the General Revenue Fund by the Public Trustee

(Public Trustee Act)

Section 11(4)

Name of person

entitled to money

(if known)

Amount

transferred

to General

Revenue

Fund

If property was

part of deceased

person's estate:

Deceased's name

Judicial District

Court file number

If property was

held under Court

order:

Judicial District

Court file number

Additional

Information

(if any)

Transfer Date:

Lloyd Jackson

siblings

$19,716.25

Lloyd Jackson

(File#047533)

Judicial District:

Calgary

Court file number:

Lloyd Jackson

Date of Death:

Jun. 8, 2003

C043471

Transfer Date:

Jun. 18, 2020

Claudette Ganger

$820.22

Anne Ganger

(File#046603)

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file number:

SES06 13108

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file

number:

SES06 13108

Anne Ganger

Date of Death:

Aug. 5, 2007

C046603

Transfer Date:

Jun. 18, 2020

Colette Pierce

$820.26

Anne Ganger

(File#046603)

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file number:

SES06 13108

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file

number:

SES06 13108

Anne Ganger

Date of Death:

Aug. 5, 2007

C048080

Transfer Date:

Jun. 18, 2020

George Jr Ganger

$2,297.10

Anne Ganger

(File#046603)

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file number:

SES06 13108

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file

number:

SES06 13108

Anne Ganger

Date of Death:

Aug. 5, 2007

C048081

Transfer Date:

Jun. 18, 2020

George Jr Ganger

$2,297.10

Anne Ganger

(File#046603)

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file number:

SES06 13108

Judicial District:

Lethbridge/

MacLeod

Court file

number:

SES06 13108

Anne Ganger

Date of Death:

Aug. 5, 2007

C048082

Transfer Date:

Jun. 18, 2020

Safety Codes Council

Agency Accreditation

(Safety Codes Act)

Pursuant to

Section 30 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Spectrum FIOC, Accreditation No. A124542, Order No. 79842031

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Fire

Consisting of all parts of the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition, and Fire

Investigation (cause and circumstance) as amended from time to time.

Accredited Date: June 17, 2020 Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

Corporate Accreditation

(Safety Codes Act)

Pursuant to

Section 28 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Cardinal Energy Ltd., Accreditation No. C000891, Order No. 2978

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Electrical

Consisting of all parts of the CSA C22.1-18 Canadian Electrical Code (24th Edition)

as amended from time to time.

Accredited Date: March 8, 2016 Issued Date: June 26, 2020.

Municipal Accreditation

(Safety Codes Act)

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

City of Brooks, Accreditation No. M000129, Order No. 0147

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Building

Consisting of all parts of the National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition, and the

National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2017 as amended from time to time.

Accredited Date: June 6, 1995 Issued Date: June 18, 2020.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

City of Brooks, Accreditation No. M000129, Order No. 0146

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Fire

Consisting of all parts of the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition as amended

from time to time, except for those requirements pertaining to the installation,

alteration, and removal of the storage tank systems for flammable and combustible

liquids, and Fire Investigation (cause and circumstance).

Accredited Date: June 6, 1995 Issued Date: June 17.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

City of Airdrie, Accreditation No. M000133, Order No. 0531

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Electrical

Consisting of all parts of the CSA C22.1-18 Canadian Electrical Code (24th Edition)

and Alberta Electrical Utility Code (5th Edition, 2016) as amended from time to time.

Accredited Date: December 18, 1995 Issued Date: June 1, 2020.

______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Parkland County, Accreditation No. M000135, Order No. 0615

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Fire

Consisting of all parts of the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition as amended

from time to time, except for those requirements pertaining to the installation,

alteration, and removal of the storage tank systems for flammable and combustible

liquids, and Fire Investigation (cause and circumstance).

Accredited Date: December 22, 1995 Issued Date: June 26, 2020.

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Town of Bow Island, Accreditation No. M000158, Order No. 2922

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Fire

Consisting of all parts of the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition as amended

from time to time, except for those requirements pertaining to the installation,

alteration, and removal of the storage tank systems for flammable and combustible

liquids, and Fire Investigation (cause and circumstance).

Accredited Date: November 16, 1995 Issued Date: June 1, 2020.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Town of Bow Island, Accreditation No. M000158, Order No. 1391

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Plumbing

Consisting of all parts of the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2015, and Alberta

Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2015 as amended from time to time.

Accredited Date: July 29, 2002 Issued Date: June 1, 2020.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

City of St. Albert, Accreditation No. M000178, Order No. 0646

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Fire

Consisting of all parts of the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition as amended

from time to time, except for those requirements pertaining to the installation,

alteration, and removal of the storage tank systems for flammable and combustible

liquids, and Fire Investigation (cause and circumstance).

Accredited Date: December 18, 1995 Issued Date: June 1, 2020.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Thorhild County, Accreditation No. M000255, Order No. 1246, Accredited Date:

August 4, 2000

City of Cold Lake, Accreditation No. M000261, Order No. 2872, Accredited Date:

December 21, 1995

Summer Village of Sandy Beach, Accreditation No. M000364, Order No. 1481,

Accredited Date: September 23, 2003

Summer Village of Nakamun Park, Accreditation No. M000459, Order No. 1390,

Accredited Date: July 10, 2002

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Building

Consisting of all parts of the National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition, and the

National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2017 as amended from time to time.

Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

_______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Town of Okotoks, Accreditation No. M000188, Order No. 0777, Accredited Date:

March 28, 1996

Kananaskis Improvement District, Accreditation No. M000202, Order No. 0906,

Accredited Date: October 11, 1996

Village of Irma, Accreditation No. M000211, Order No. 1458, Accredited Date:

July 21, 2003

Village of Duchess, Accreditation No. M000275, Order No. 0901, Accredited Date:

October 10, 1996

Summer Village of Mewatha Beach, Accreditation No. M000293, Order No. 2565,

Accredited Date: February 5, 2007

Summer Village of Sandy Beach, Accreditation No. M000364, Order No. 1480,

Accredited Date: September 23, 2003

Summer Village of Gull Lake, Accreditation No. M000378, Order No. 1134,

Accredited Date: December 16, 1999

Town of Milk River, Accreditation No. M000402, Order No. 1386, Accredited Date:

June 27, 1999

Summer Village of Castle Island, Accreditation No. M000429, Order No. 1199,

Accredited Date: November 28, 1996

Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, Accreditation No. M000464, Order No. 1467,

Accredited Date: July 23, 2003

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Electrical

Consisting of all parts of the CSA C22.1-18 Canadian Electrical Code (24th Edition)

and Alberta Electrical Utility Code (5th Edition, 2016) as amended from time to time.

Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Thorhild County, Accreditation No. M000255, Order No. 1245, Accredited Date:

August 4, 2000

City of Cold Lake, Accreditation No. M000261, Order No. 2873, Accredited Date:

October 10, 1996

Summer Village of Nakamun Park, Accreditation No. M000459, Order No. 1389,

Accredited Date: July 10, 2002

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Electrical

Consisting of all parts of the CSA C22.1-18 Canadian Electrical Code (24th Edition)

as amended from time to time.

Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

______________

Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Thorhild County, Accreditation No. M000255, Order No. 1244, Accredited Date:

August 4, 2000

City of Cold Lake, Accreditation No. M000261, Order No. 2874, Accredited Date:

March 27, 1996

Summer Village of Sandy Beach, Accreditation No. M000364, Order No. 1479,

Accredited Date: September 23, 2003

Summer Village of Nakamun Park, Accreditation No. M000459, Order No. 1388,

Accredited Date: July 10, 2002

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Gas

Consisting of all parts of the CAN/CSA-B149.1-15 Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code, CAN/CSA-B149.2-15 Propane Storage and Handling Code, and

CAN/CSA-B108-18 Natural Gas Fuelling Stations Installation Code.

Excluding the CAN/CSA149.5-15 Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and

Tanks on Highway Vehicles, CSA-B109-17 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation

Code, and CAN/CSA-B149.3-15 Code for the Field Approval of Fuel Related

Components on Appliances and Equipment.

Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

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Pursuant to

Section 26 of the Safety Codes Act it is hereby ordered that

Thorhild County, Accreditation No. M000255, Order No. 1243, Accredited Date:

August 4, 2000

City of Cold Lake, Accreditation No. M000261, Order No. 2875, Accredited Date:

March 27, 1996

Summer Village of Sandy Beach, Accreditation No. M000364, Order No. 1478,

Accredited Date: September 23, 2003

Summer Village of Nakamun Park, Accreditation No. M000459, Order No. 1387,

Accredited Date: July 10, 2002

provide services under the Safety Codes Act including applicable Alberta amendments

and regulations for Plumbing

Consisting of all parts of the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2015, and Alberta

Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2015 as amended from time to time.

Issued Date: June 17, 2020.

Treasury Board and Finance

Certificate of Registration

(Loan and Trust Corporations Act)

Notice is hereby given that a Certificate of Registration was issued to Raymond

James Trust (Canada) on June 18, 2020.

Chris Merriman, Executive Director, Financial Institutions Policy.

Insurance Notice

(Insurance Act)

Effective April 1, 2020, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. changed its name

to Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.

David Sorensen, Deputy Superintendent of Insurance.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Horse Racing Alberta

(Horse Racing Alberta Act)

Directive No. 110 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 1

Fouls and Objections

The following Rule 276 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 276 s Decision by judges/stewards board

If a violation is committed by a person driving a horse coupled as an entry the Judges

shall set both horses back if, in their opinion, the violation may have affected the

finish of the race, otherwise penalties may be applied individually.

In the case of interference, collision, or violation of any rules, the offending horse

may be placed back one or more positions in that heat or dash, and in the event of

such collisions, interference or violation preventing any horse from finishing the heat

or dash, the offending horse may be disqualified from receiving any winnings and the

driver may be assessed a monetary penalty or suspended. If a horse is set back, it

must be placed behind the horse with which it interfered. If an offending horse has

interfered with a horse involved in a dead heat and the offending horse is set back, it

must be placed behind the horse in the dead heat.

Rule 276 t Decision by judges/stewards board:

(1) The judges/steward board may;

(

a) determine if a foul was wholly or partly caused by a jockey, driver, or a

horse;

(

b) decide to disqualify if, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, the foul

altered the finish of the race, regardless of whether the foul was

accidental, willful or the result of careless riding or driving;

(

c) determine the extent of disqualification in the case of a foul or other

violation of these rules;

(

d) determine the validity of an objection.

(2) The judges/stewards board may

(

a) place the offending horse behind the horse or horses that, in their

judgment, were interfered with;

(

b) place the offending horse last in the field;

(

c) discipline the jockey or driver.

(3) If a horse is disqualified under this rule, every horse in the same race entered

by the same trainer, or belonging to the same owner, may, at the direction of

the judges/stewards board, also be disqualified.

(4) The judges/stewards board may, in accordance with these rules, revoke,

suspend or add to or vary the conditions of any license.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

______________

Directive No. 112 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and

Veterinary Care, Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record Keeping

The following Rule 108 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 108 g Adequate facilities for racing officials

As a condition of its Racetrack Operator's licence, an Association shall provide:

(

a) A Judge's/Steward's stand, acceptable to the Registrar or Regulatory

Authority, to be located and constructed so as to afford the Judges an

unobstructed view of the entire racing strip and having adequate facilities

acceptable to the Registrar or Regulatory Authority for the carrying out of

their duties. Such facilities to include washroom, outside telephone line and

speaker phone to the paddock.

Rule 108 g Adequate facilities for racing officials previously stated:

A licensed operator must provide

(

a) sufficient space and buildings for racing officials for the proper

performance of their functions and responsibilities, and

(

b) satisfactory viewing facilities for the judges/stewards board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 113 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 2

Rule Violations

The following Rule 287 g (1) (xi)(xii)(xv) is AMENDED to read:

Rule 287 g

(1) Specific violations

(1) A person also violates these rules who,

The possession or use on a horse of any goading device, or chain, or spur, or

mechanical or electrical device other than a riding crop used in the manner

prescribed by the rules upon a horse shall constitute a violation.

Rule 287 g (1) (xi), (xii) and (xv) Specific violations previously stated:

(1) A person also violates these rules who,

(xi) unduly agitates or abuses a horse by chaining, or by brutal, excessive, or

indiscriminate use of the whip, or otherwise;

(xii) uses or has in their possession at any time on the property of a licensed

operator during a race meeting, whether during a race or otherwise, any

electrical or mechanical device or other expedient, designed to increase or

decrease the speed of a horse or that would tend to do so, other than an

ordinary whip;

(xv) uses steels or spurs on a horse.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 114 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 313 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 313 g Limitation of claims

(1) A person shall not have more than one claim on any one horse in any claiming

race.

(2) All claim forms must designate a licensed trainer.

(3) No licensed trainer or authorized agent may be involved with the claiming of

more than 2 horses in any one claiming race.

(4) A trainer shall not have more than one claim on any one horse in any claiming

race. In the event of multiple claims for the same designated trainer, the

qualifying claim from within that group shall be drawn by lot for the claim. All

claim forms must identify a designated trainer.

(5) Should different individuals or entities involved in a partnership submit a claim

in the same race, the qualifying claim will be drawn by the judges/stewards

board, or their designate, form within that partnership group, before any final

draw for the claim of a horse.

Rule 313 g Limitation of claims previously stated:

(1) No owner is entitled to make more than one claim in any one race.

(2) All claim forms must designate a licensed trainer.

(3) No licensed trainer or authorized agent may be involved with the claiming of

more than 2 horses in any one claiming race.

(4) A licensed trainer is not entitled to more than one chance at a claim on any

one horse in any one claiming race, but if multiple claims for the same horse

identify the same trainer, the qualifying claim must be drawn by the

judges/stewards board, or their designate, from within that group, before

any final draw for the horse.

(5) Should different individuals or entities involved in a partnership submit a claim

in the same race, the qualifying claim will be drawn by the judges/stewards

board, or their designate, form within that partnership group, before any final

draw for the claim of a horse.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 115 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 317 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 317 g Claimants

(1) The following persons may make a claim for a race horse in a claiming race:

(

a) a licensed owner who has a race horse on the grounds registered to race at

the race meeting in which the claim is to be made;

(

b) a licensed owner who does not actually own a race horse but whose license

application has been approved by the judges/stewards board;

(

c) any other person whose application for an owner's license has been

approved, and who is the holder of a claim certificate issued by the

judge/stewards board.

(2) Licensed owners may claim for themselves alone or in partnership.

(3) Any person or the authorized agent of such person who holds a current valid

HORSE RACING ALBERTA licence may claim any horse, or any person who

has properly applied for and been granted a claiming certificate shall be

permitted to claim any horse. Any person or authorized agent eligible to claim a

horse shall be allowed access to the grounds of the Association in order to affect

a claim at the designated place of making claims and to take possession of the

horse claimed.

Rule 317 g Claimants previously stated:

(1) The following persons may make a claim for a race horse in a claiming race:

(

a) a licensed owner who has a race horse on the grounds registered to race at

the race meeting in which the claim is to be made;

(

b) a licensed owner who does not actually own a race horse but whose license

application has been approved by the judges/stewards board;

(

c) any other person whose application for an owner's licence has been

approved, and who is the holder of a claim certificate issued by the

judges/steward board.

(2) Licensed owners may claim for themselves alone or in partnership.

(3) No person, other than an authorized agent, may claim a horse for or on behalf

of any other person and, for the purposes of these rules, a person making a

claim by merely executing the claim declares to be claiming on that person's

own account.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 116 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 2: Licensing Rules,

Part 1 Racing Officials: Designation and Licensing,

Division 2 Other Racing Officials

The following Rule 32 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 32 s Charter (standardbred responsibilities)

An Association shall appoint at least one charter who shall be responsible for properly

and accurately completing the official chart by doing the following:

(

a) reporting to the Judges's stand at least one-half hour before first post-time,

and proof-reading each chart against the program, noting program changes,

and changes made subsequent to the printing of the program;

(

b) accurately recording the following information on the chart, regardless of

type of race, and providing the completed chart to the Judges for verification

and approval and also checking with the Standardbred Canada field

representative after he/she has had the opportunity to input the chart

information to the data base for error checks with the chart, for each race

and making corrections as required:

(

i) date, place and size of the track, if other than one-half mile;

(ii) symbol for free-legged pacers and hoppled trotters;

(iii) track condition, track variant (in increments of full seconds), distance

of race, temperature;

(iv) claiming prices;

(

v) post positions, position at the one-quarter, one-half, three-quarter, and

stretch, with lengths behind the leader at each call;

(vi) at the completion of each race, determine from the photo-finish film

the individual time and beaten lengths of each horse by using the

formula of one-fifth of a second per length. Separations such as nose,

neck, one-quarter, and one-half length do not signify one-fifth of a

second difference, but separations of three-quarters of a length signify

one-fifth of a second (the same as one full length), the order of finish

will be determined by the Judges;

(vii) closing dollar odds and wagering information such as betting favorite,

mutual field, mutual entry, etc.;

(viii) name of driver;

(ix) name of trainer;

(

x) names of horses placed first, second, and third by the Judges;

(xi) the standard symbols for breaks, interferences, and parked-outs, where

applicable;

(xii) explanations of placings and disqualifications in 'comments'

section of

official chart;

(xiii) wagering pools and pari-mutuel pools and pay offs, and

(xiv) in the case of horses enrolled in Exercise Induced Pulmonary

Hemorrhage Program, the appropriate symbol for Furosemide hereof is

assigned to the race lines for each certified horse.

Rule 32 s Charter (standardbred responsibilities) previously stated:

(1) A licensed operator must appoint at least one chart maker, who may be known

as a charter.

(2) An appointed chart maker is responsible for properly and accurately charting

the running of races in a manner consistent with standardbred charting in

North America.

(3) An appointed chart maker must work under the direct supervision of the judges

board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 117 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 2: Licensing Rules,

Part 2 Racing Participants: Designation and Licensing,

Division 3 Standardbred Driver's Licences

The following Rule 81 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 81 s Suspension or revocation of driver's licences

The Judges may review the performance of a driver at any time and may take the

following actions:

(

i) amend the licence category;

(ii) revoke the licence;

(iii) apply conditions to the licence, or

(iv) require the driver to re-qualify for his or her licence in accordance with

Standardbred Canada regulations.

Rule 81 s Suspension or revocation of driver's licences previously stated:

(1) The judges board may suspend or revoke a driver's licence, or issue the driver

a probationary licence, for appropriate cause.

(2) Appropriate cause includes

(

a) violating the Act or these or any other rules;

(

b) violating the conditions of a licence;

(

c) engaging in conduct that, in the opinion of the judges board, is prejudicial

to the best interests of horse racing;

(

d) violating any other law.

(3) The judges board must give the licensee concerned an opportunity to present

their case before the judges board makes a decision.

(4) If a driver is suspended for a driving violation, the driver may, with the consent

of the judges board, drive in stake races during the suspension, but if so, the

suspension is extended one day for each date on which the driver drives in a

stakes race.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 118 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and

Veterinary Care, Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record Keeping

The following Rule 108 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 108 g Adequate facilities for racing officials

As a condition of its Racetrack Operator's licence, an Association shall provide:

(

a) A Judge's stand, acceptable to the Registrar or Regulatory Authority, to be

located and constructed so as to afford the Judges an unobstructed view of

the entire racing strip and having adequate facilities acceptable to the

Registrar or Regulatory Authority for the carrying out of their duties. Such

facilities to include washroom, outside telephone line and speaker phone to

the paddock.

Rule 108 g Adequate facilities for racing officials previously stated:

A licensed operator must provide

(

a) sufficient space and buildings for racing officials for the proper

performance of their functions and responsibilities, and

(

b) satisfactory viewing facilities for the judges/stewards board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 119 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and

Veterinary Care, Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record Keeping

The following Rule 112 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities

(1) An Association shall/may provide and equip a first aid room and have present on

their premises, or within easy call, a licensed physician, registered nurse or

qualified attendant and shall also have present during qualifying races and during

the regular racing program an ambulance or mobile first aid vehicle, equipped

and operated by the St. John Ambulance Brigade or equivalent, for participants

and patrons.

(2) An Association shall/may have a horse ambulance available in the stable area on

race days for the removal of injured animals.

(3) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities previously stated:

At race meetings, the licensed operator must

(

a) provide and equip a first aid room;

(

b) have present at the race meetings, or on call,

(

i) a physician, or

(ii) a registered nurse currently registered under the Health Professions

Act;

(

c) provide an ambulance at the race track during morning work-outs,

qualifying races, and during the regular race program;

(

d) provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 120 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 2 Race Meetings, Division 5 Race Day

The following Rule 251 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 251 s Dead Heat Prizes

The horse whose nose reaches the wire first is the winner. If there is a dead heat for

first, both horses shall be considered winners. In races having more than one heat or

dash, where two horses are tied in the

summary, the winner of the longer dash or heat

shall be entitled to the trophy. Where the dashes or heats are of the same distance and

the horses are tied in the

summary, the winner of the faster dash or heat shall be

entitled to the trophy. Where the dashes for heats are of the same time, both horses

shall be considered winners and the entitlement of the trophy will be decided by lot.

Rule 251 t Dead Heat Prizes:

(1) When 2 or more horses finish in a dead heat for 1st place the prizes allocated

for 1st and 2nd finishing horses must, if possible, and subject to subsection

(2) be divided equally between those horses that finished in a dead heat, and the

same principle applies to:

(

a) a division of prizes between whatever the number of horses that finish in

dead heats, and

(

b) whatever the finish position in which the dead heat occurs.

(2) If a non-monetary prize cannot be divided equally or otherwise among persons

entitled to it, the judges/stewards board may decide the matter by drawing lots

for the prize.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 121 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 1

Fouls and Objections

The following Rule 279 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 279 g Redistribution of purses

When a horse is disqualified as the result of being ineligible, or as a result of a

positive test, it shall lose any purse money, its finishing positon and its time in the

following manner:

1. The horse will be disqualified and placed last;

2. The horse will lose all purse money earned from the race, and

3. All remaining horses will move up in position, their summaries adjusted, and the

money re-distributed accordingly.

In the event the horse won the race, it shall lose the winning time and the actual time

of the horse will read: TDIS (time disallowed). Further, the horse that finished

second and placed first will be awarded with a win and, credited with a winning time

as determined by electronic timing from the official chart.

Rule 279 g Redistribution of purses previously stated:

If, within 72 hours after a race, not counting the hours in a day on which there is

no racing, a horse is found to have been ineligible to enter a race, the judges/

stewards board must declare it to be disqualified and any purse money won must be

redistributed.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 122 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 312 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 312 s Licensed owners cannot claim their own horse

(1) A person shall not claim directly or indirectly his or her own horse or a horse

trained or driven by him/her or cause such horse to be claimed directly or

indirectly for his or her own account.

(2) A person shall not directly or indirectly offer, or directly or indirectly enter into

an agreement, to claim or not to claim or directly or indirectly attempt to prevent

another person from claiming any horse in a claiming race.

Rule 312 t Licensed owners cannot claim their own horse:

Licensed owners are not entitled to claim their own horse or cause their own horse

to be claimed, directly or indirectly.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 123 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 316 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 316 g Issue of claim certificate

(1) Claiming certificates may be issued in accordance with each provincial

regulator's requirements.

(2) A claim certificate is valid only for the racing season in respect of which it is

issued.

Rule 316 g Issue of claim certificate previously stated:

(1) On application, a claim certificate may be issued by the judges/stewards board

to any person whose owner's licence has been approved, subject to such terms,

conditions, or limitations as the board considers advisable.

(2) A claim certificate is valid only for the racing season in respect of which it is

issued.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 124 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 322 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 322 g Making the claim

(1) Claims must be made in writing on the proper claim blank supplied by the

licensed operator.

(2) When a claim has been lodged it is irrevocable, and is at the risk of the claimant.

Rule 322 g Making the claim previously stated:

(1) Claims must be made in writing on the proper claim blank supplied by the

licensed operator.

(2) A claim once filed cannot be withdrawn.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 125 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 331 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 331 s Vesting of title

Every horse entered in a claiming race shall race for the account of the owner who

declared it in the event, but title to a claimed horse shall be vested in the successful

claimant from the time the horse is deemed to have started, and the successful

claimant shall become the owner of the horse, whether it be alive or dead, or sound or

unsound, or injured during or after the race. If a horse is claimed out of a heat or dash

of an event having multiple heats or dashes, the Judges shall scratch the horse from

any subsequent heat or dash of the event.

Rule 331 t

A race horse in a claiming race must run for the account of the licensed owner in

whose name it starts, but the title to the horse, whether the horse be dead or alive,

injured or otherwise, becomes vested in the claimant from the moment the horse

becomes a starter.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 126 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 333 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 333 g Transfer of registration

Notwithstanding the requirements under Rule 332 g, in the case where a claimed

horse must submit for post-race testing, physical custody of the claimed horse shall

transfer from the original owner to the successful claimant outside the retention area

following completion of the test and after the sample tags have been signed by the

original owner or their representative.

Rule 333 g Transfer of registration previously stated:

The certificate of registration of a claimed horse must be transferred to the new

owner by the authority of the judges/stewards board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 127 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 336 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 336 g Limitation on sale and racing of claimed horses

(1) A claimed horse in thoroughbred racing must not

(

a) be sold or transferred to anyone, in whole or in part, except in a claiming

race, for at least 60 days after the date of a claim, unless the stewards board

permits a transfer to another trainer;

(

b) return to the same stable or to control or management of its former licensed

owner or trainer for at least 60 days after the date of the claim, unless the

horse is reclaimed;

(

c) be raced outside Alberta for the balance of the Alberta racing season without

the permission of the stewards board.

(2) A claimed horse in Standardbred racing must not

(

a) a claimed horse shall not be eligible to start in any race in the name or

interest of the original owner for 30 days, unless reclaimed out of another

claiming race. Nor shall such horse remain in or be returned to the same

stable or care or management of the first owner or trainer for the same

period of 30 days, unless reclaimed out of another claiming race;

(

b) return to the same stable or to control or management of its former licensed

owner or trainer for at least 60 days after the date of the claim, unless the

horse is reclaimed;

(

c) a claimed horse, regardless of ownership, shall only race at a track or tracks

in that province for the next 60 days, except where such horse has been

nominated to participate in an added money event before it was claimed, or

unless the track where the horse was claimed closes for more than 30 days.

In the case of their track closing for more than 30 days, or unless mandated

by the provincial regulator the horse is released from the provisions of this

rule the day after the track closes. Any person who violates this rule shall be

subject to a suspension or monetary penalty or unless mandated by the

provincial regulator of the 10% of the claiming price or 100% of the purse

for each race, whichever is greater and the horse may be suspended. A

claimant shall be held in violation of this rule if he or she disposes of the

horse in any manner other than by claiming and the horse races outside of

the province within 60 days of the horse being claimed.

Rule 336 g Limitation on sale and racing of claimed horses previously stated:

(1) A claimed horse in thoroughbred racing must not

(

a) be sold or transferred to anyone, in whole or in part, except in a claiming

race, for at least 60 days after the date of a claim, unless the stewards board

permits a transfer to another trainer;

(

b) return to the same stable or to control or management of its former licensed

owner or trainer for at least 60 days after the date of the claim, unless the

horse is reclaimed;

(

c) be raced outside Alberta for the balance of the Alberta racing season without

the permission of the stewards board.

(2) A claimed horse in Standardbred racing must not

(

a) be sold or transferred to anyone, in whole or in part, except in a claiming

race, for at least 30 days after the date of the claim, unless the judges

board permits a transfer to another trainer;

(

b) return to the same stable or to control or management of its former licensed

owner or trainer for at least 60 days after the date of the claim, unless the

horse is reclaimed;

(

c) be raced outside Alberta for 60 days after the date of the claim, or the end

of the racing season, whichever comes first, without the permission of the

judges board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 128 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 4

Postponement and Cancellation of Races

The following Rule 415 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 415 s Distribution of fees in stakes that started

If any division of an early or late closing event, stake or futurity is declared no contest

by the Judges, the total of nomination, sustaining and starting payments applicable to

that division shall be divided equally to all unoffending horses deemed to have

started. Such distribution shall not be credited as purse winnings.

Rule 415 s Distribution of fees in stakes that started previously stated:

In stakes that have been started but remain unfinished before being cancelled, the

allotted shares of the remaining nomination, sustaining and starting fees are to be

distributed equally to the owners of all horses remaining eligible at the time of

cancellation.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 129 - 2020

Standardbred

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 421 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 421 s Purses distributed on dash basis

(1) All races shall be bona fide contests with the winner receiving the largest share

of the purse and the balance of the purse distribution made according to the order

of finish. No arrangement for equal distribution of the purse money is permitted.

(2) Purse money redistributed must be limited to the first 5 finishing positions.

Rule 421 s Purses distributed on dash basis previously stated:

(1) Unless otherwise provided in the conditions, all purses must be distributed on

the dash basis, with money being awarded according to horses' position in

each separate dash or heat of the race.

(2) Purse money distributed must be limited to the first 5 finishing positions.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 130 - 2020

Standardbred

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 424 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 424 s Horses not finishing

(1) If there are any premiums for which horses started but were unable to finish due

to an accident or interference, all unoffending horses that did not finish shall

share equally the premiums they would have been entitled to had they finished,

and any remaining premiums shall be paid to the race winner.

(2) If there are any premiums for which horses started but were unable to finish and

the situation is not dealt with by these rules, all such premiums shall be paid to

the race winner.

Rule 424 s Horses not finishing previously stated:

If the premiums apply with respect to any horses that start but were unable to

finish, due to an accident or otherwise, all unoffending horses that did not finish

are to share in those premiums, if the judges board so decides.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 131 - 2020

Standardbred

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 Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 132 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 429 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 429 s Conduct at standardbred race meetings

At Standardbred horse race meetings

(

a) a person driving a horse must not smoke on the race track after one hour

before post time of the 1st race on a program;

(

b) no person may lead horses on the race track except during hours prescribed

by the licensed operator;

(

c) drivers shall fulfill all engagements, unless excused by the Judges;

(

d) a driver must participate in, and be on time for, a post parade, unless the

judges board otherwise permits.

Rule 429 s Conduct at standardbred race meetings previously stated:

At Standardbred horse race meetings

(

a) a person driving a horse must not smoke on the race track after one hour

before post time of the 1st race on a program;

(

b) no person may lead horses on the race track except during hours prescribed

by the licensed operator;

(

c) a drive must drive when programmed, unless the driver is excused from

driving by the judges board;

(

d) a driver must participate in, and be on time for, a post parade, unless the

judges board otherwise permits.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 133 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 324 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 324 g Two or more claims for the same horse

In the event more than one claim is submitted for the same horse, the successful

claimant shall be determined by lot by the judges/stewards, and all unsuccessful

claims involved in the decision by lot shall, at that time, become null and void,

notwithstanding any future disposition of such claim.

Upon determining that a claim is valid, the judges/stewards shall forthwith notify the

paddock judge of the name of the horse claimed, the name of the claimant and the

name of the person to whom the horse is to be delivered.

Rule 324 g Two or more claims for the same horse previously stated:

If 2 or more claimants enter a claim for the same horse, the disposition of the horse

is to be determined by the judges/stewards board, or other racing official designated

by them, by lot.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 134 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 332 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 332 g Delivery order for claimed horses

Transfer of possession of a claimed horse to the successful claimant or their

representative shall take place in the paddock immediately after the running of the

race. Altering or removing the horse's shoes prior to the transfer is not permitted.

Rule 332 g Delivery order for claimed horses previously stated:

In a claiming race, the judges/stewards board, after approving a claim, must cause

to be issued a delivery order on the original owner or the owner's representative

who must immediately make delivery to the claimant in the paddock or the test barn

without altering or removing the claimed horse's shoes.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 135 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 4 Claiming Rules

The following Rule 335 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 335 g Claims can be voided

(1) The *judges/stewards board may declare a *claim to be void if

(

a) any provision of these rules relating to *claiming is *violated,

(

b) the judges/stewards board is satisfied that the spirit and intent of the rules

have been violated, or

(

c) if the Official Chemist reports a positive test on a horse that was

claimed, provided such option is exercised within 48 hours following

notification to the claimant of the positive test by the judges/stewards,

(

d) if the horse has been found ineligible to the event from which it was

claimed, or

(

e) if approved post-race testing procedures disclosed that an improper

medication or drug was found to be present in the sample of the claimed

horses and reported in the analysis report from the laboratory,

provided such option is exercised within 48 hours following notification

to the claimant by the judges/stewards.

1.1.

(1.1) A claim may be voided if a horse is a starter as determined by the

judges/stewards board, and the horse:

(

a) Dies on the racing oval; or

(

b) Suffers an injury which requires the euthanasia of the horse as

determined by the Official Veterinarian while the horse is on the racing

oval.

(2) If erythropoietin or darbepoetin is confirmed in a blood sample taken from a

claimed horse, the claimant of that horse may request the judges/stewards to

declare the claim invalid, but the request must be made within 48 hours of the

claimant, his or her trainer, or authorized agent receiving notification of the

positive test from the judges/stewards.

(3) When the judges/stewards board rules a claim to be void and the *horse is

returned to the original *owner:

(

a) the amount of the claiming price plus GST shall be repaid to the

claimant;

(

b) any purse money earned subsequent to the date of the claim and before the

date on which the claim is ruled void becomes the property of the claimant,

and

(

c) the claimant is responsible for any reasonable costs incurred through the

care, training, or racing of the horse while it was in their care, custody or

control.

Rule 335 g Claims can be voided previously stated

335 g Claims can be voided

(1) The *judges/stewards board may declare a *claim to be void if

(

a) any provision of these rules relating to *claiming is *violated,

(

b) the judges/stewards board is satisfied that the spirit and intent of the rules

have been violated, or

(

c) notification is received by the judges/stewards board, from the official

chemist, that a positive test has been determined on an official sample from

a claimed horse.

(2) If erythropoietin or darbepoetin is confirmed in a blood sample taken from a

claimed horse, the claimant of that horse may request the judges/stewards to

declare the claim invalid, but the request must be made within 48 hours of the

claimant, his or her trainer, or authorized agent receiving notification of the

positive test from the judges/stewards.

(3) When the judges/stewards board rules a claim to be void and the *horse is

returned to the original *owner:

(

a) the amount of the claiming price, the goods and service tax, and applicable

transfer fees must be repaid to the claimant,

(

b) any purse money earned subsequent to the date of the claim and before the

date on which the claim is ruled void becomes the property of the claimant,

and

(

c) the claimant is responsible for any reasonable costs incurred through the

care, training, or racing of the horse while it was in their care, custody or

control.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 136 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 3

Types of Horse Races, Declarations, and Post Positions

The following Rule 410 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 410 s Eligible replacements for excused horses

In handicap claiming races, in the event of an also eligible horse moving into the race,

the also eligible horse shall take the place of the horse that it replaces provided that

the handicap is the same. In the event the handicap is different, the also eligible horse

shall take the position on the outside of horses with a similar handicap, except when

the horse that is scratched is a trailing horse, in which case the also eligible horse

shall take the trailing position, regardless of its handicap. In handicap claiming races

with one trailer, the trailer shall be determined as the 4th best post position unless

otherwise mandated by the appropriate regulatory body.

Rule 410 s Eligible replacements for excused horses previously stated:

If one or more horses are excused from a race by the judges board, the also-eligible

replacement horse or horses must race and take the post position drawn for the

replaced horse or horses, except in a handicap race, in which case the also-eligible

replacement horse or horses must take the place of the replaced horse or horses so

long as the handicap is the same, but if the handicap is different,

(

a) the also-eligible replacement horse or horses must take the position on the

outside of horses with a similar handicap, or

(

b) when a trailing horse is scratched, the also-eligible horse must take the

trailing position, regardless of the handicap.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 137 - 2020

Standardbred

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 419 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 419 s Adverse conditions during a race

If, in their opinion, the Judges are unable to properly judge the running or finish of a

race they may declare the race to be "No Contest". When a race has been declared

"No Contest" by the Judges, all monies wagered on that race will be distributed in

accordance with the provisions of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations

under the Criminal Code (Canada). No purse distribution is to be made to any of the

horses that started in such race except as provided for in Rule 415 or with the

approval of the Registrar of Regulatory Authority. The line for the race will be

charted by the charter to the best of his/her ability to indicate the performance of each

horse in the race, however, such charted line shall not be used for the determination of

preference dates or eligibility to any future race. In the event that the race that is

declared "No Contest" is a claiming race the provisions of Claiming Races of these

rules are applicable, and notwithstanding a determination that the race is "No

Contest", title to the horse shall be deemed to have passed to the claimant if the

claimed horse is behind the gate and the horse has reached the starting point.

Rule 419 s Adverse conditions during a race previously stated:

If the judges board is unable to judge the running or finish of a race because of

insufficient lighting, adverse weather conditions, or any other circumstances, they

may declare the race "no contest".

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 138 - 2020

Standardbred

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 425 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 425 s Heats are races

Every heat is a race and the purse shall be distributed as in dash races with nothing

being required to be set aside for the race winner, unless otherwise stated in the

conditions of an added money event.

Rule 425 s Heats are races previously stated:

Every heat is a race and the purse is to be distributed in the same way as dash races

with nothing being required to be set aside for the race winner.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 139 - 2020

Standardbred

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 422 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 422 s Purse money distribution

Unless otherwise specified in the conditions, purse money distribution in dashes shall

be 50 percent, 25 percent, 12 percent, 8 percent and 5 percent. In added money

events, if there are less than 5 starters, the remaining premium shall go to the race

winner, unless the conditions call for a different distribution. In overnight events, if

there are less than 5 starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no

starters may be awarded to the race winner or may be retained by the Association but

such premiums retained are not to be included in percentages of any agreement

between the Association and any recognized participants' association.

Rule 422 s Purse money distribution previously stated:

Unless otherwise specified in the conditions, purse money distribution in dashes is

to be

(a) 50% for the 1st,

(b) 25% for the 2nd,

(c) 12% for the 3rd,

(d) 8% for the 4th, and

(e) 5% for the 5th

finishing position.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 140 - 2020

Standardbred

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 427 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 427 s Ineligible horses racing

If for any reason a horse is disqualified or declared ineligible, any purse monies or

trophies received by the owner, or driving and/or training fees (paid under Rule 426 s

to the driver and/or trainer of the horse in the race) shall be returned, within 15 days

of notification, to the Association for redistribution.

Rule 427 s Ineligible horses racing previously stated:

If an ineligible horse is permitted to race, that horse is disqualified from winning

any portion of the purse.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 141 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 431 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 431 s Head poles

No horse will be permitted in a race to wear any type of equipment that covers,

protrudes, or extends beyond its nose or that in any way could interfere with the true

placing of the horse.

Rule 431 s Head poles previously stated:

No horse may wear a head pole protruding beyond its nose.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 142 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 432 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 432 s Major equipment changes

Any trainer who wishes to change any bridle, hopples, length of hopples or shoes on a

horse from one race to another shall apply to the Judges at least one (1) hour prior to

the first

schedule post time of the day, or a time prescribed by the Association, for

permission to do so, and no change shall be made without such permission. The

Judges shall assure themselves of the necessity for any change of bridles, hopples,

length of hopples or shoes before granting permission. Any such change, or

change(

s) of a nature which the Judges are of the opinion that the public should be

advised shall be communicated to the public as soon as possible.

Rule 432 s Major equipment changes previously stated:

(1) No major equipment changes are allowed after 10:00 a.m. on the day of the

race.

(2) The judges board must cause to be posted or announced, or both, any major

equipment changes.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 143 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 434 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 434 s Time between races

The time between separate heats of a single race shall be no less than 40 minutes.

Rule 434 s Time between races previously stated:

The time between separate heats of a single race is to be at least 40 minutes.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 144 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 436 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 436 s Sulkies

Sulkies are only permitted to be used in a race if they are of the conventional dual-

shaft and dual-hitch type as follows:

(

a) the sulky must have 2 shafts that must be parallel to, and securely hitched on

each side of the horse,

(

b) no point of hitch and no part of a shaft of a sulky is to be above a horizontal

level equal to the lowest point of the horse's back,

(

c) all race bikes must be equipped with mud sheets and mud fenders at all

extended meetings when deemed necessary by the Judges,

(

d) the sulky must be equipped with wheel discs of a colour which is not

prohibited by the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (Canada), as

amended from time to time, and

(

e) the sulky must be acceptable to the judges board.

Rule 436 s Sulkies previously stated:

Sulkies are only permitted to be used in a race if they are of the conventional dual-

shaft and dual-hitch type as follows:

(

a) the sulky must have 2 shafts that must be parallel to, and securely hitched on

each side of the horse,

(

b) no point of hitch and no part of a shaft of a sulky is to be above a horizontal

level equal to the lowest point of the horse's back,

(

c) the sulky must be equipped with mud guards at any race meetings at

which the judges board require them,

(

d) the sulky must be equipped with wheel discs of a colour which is not

prohibited by the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (Canada), as

amended from time to time, and

(

e) the sulky must be acceptable to the judges board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 145 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 438 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 438 s Gathering scores

After being exhibited to the public in the post parade, the horses shall be gathered by

the starter and then moved into their positions behind the gate.

Rule 438 s Gathering scores previously stated:

Horses are permitted to take one or 2 scores before going to the post, and upon

completion of the last score, the horses are to be gathered by the starter and

immediately moved into their appropriate starting positions behind the gate.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 146 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 441 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 441 s Effect of horse withdrawing

Whenever a horse is scratched from any tier, horses on the outside move in to fill up

the vacancy.

Rule 441 s Effect of horse withdrawing previously stated:

When a horse is withdrawn from any tier, horses on the outside move in to fill the

vacancy.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 147 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 443 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 443 s Starting gate

All races must be started with a mobile starting gate of a design approved by the

provincial regulatory body. No person shall be allowed to ride in the starting gate

except the starter, the driver and a patrol judge without the permission of the Judges.

The starting gate must be equipped with two-way communications to the Judges'

stand and a mechanical loud speaker to be used for the sole purpose of

communicating instructions to drivers. Other use of the loudspeaker is a violation.

Rule 443 s Starting gate previously stated:

(1) All races must be started with a mobile starting gate of a design approved by

Horse Racing Alberta.

(2) The starting gate must be equipped with 2-way communications to the judges

board stand and a loudspeaker for communicating instructions to drivers only.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 148 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 448 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 448 s Fair start determination

(1) The horses shall be deemed to have started when released by the starter at the

starting point, which will be the official start unless a recall has been sounded

and all horses must go the course unless dismissed by the starter or, in the

opinion of the Judges, it is impossible to do so. A horse shall be deemed to be a

starter when the horse's nose has reached the starting line.

(2) Where the Judges determine that, after the horses have been released at the

starting point, a horse was prevented from having a fair chance to contest a race

due to exceptional circumstances, and it is deemed in the public interest to do so,

such horse shall be declared a non-contestant and the provisions of the Pari-

Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations under the Criminal Code (Canada)

pertaining to refunds shall apply.

Rule 448 s Fair start determination previously stated:

(1) After the determination by the starter of a fair start all the horses must race the

course, except in the case of an occurrence that in the opinion of the judges

board makes it impossible for the horses to race the course.

(2) The starter must endeavor to get all horses away in position and on gait.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 149 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 450 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 450 s Recall sounded

The starter shall endeavor to get all horses away in position and on gait. The starter

shall only sound a recall when the starter notices any one of the following reasons:

(

i) a horse scores ahead of the starting gate,

(ii) there is interference before the horses have reached the starting point,

(iii) a horse has broken equipment, which the starter notices,

(iv) a horse falls before the starting point,

(

v) a horse coming to the starting gate in the wrong position,

(vi) a malfunction of the starting gate or in the interests of safety.

Rule 450 s Recall sounded previously stated:

A starter must sound a recall for the following reasons:

(

a) a horse scores ahead of the starting gate;

(

b) there is interference before the word "go" is given;

(

c) a horse has broken equipment, which the starter notices;

(

d) a horse falls before the word "go" is given;

(

e) a horse comes to the gate in the wrong position.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 150 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 433 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 433 s Post time

The designated body shall establish post time for each race and the Judges shall call

the horses onto the track at such time to allow the horses to parade and be exhibited

before the public but to preclude an excessive delay before the start.

Rule 433 s Post time previously stated:

A licensed operator must establish the post time for each race and the judges board

must call the horses on the track at a time to prevent excessive delay after the

completion of one or 2 scores.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 151 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 435 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 435 s Horses called for a race

(1) Horses called for a race shall have the exclusive right of the course, and all other

horses shall vacate the racing strip as soon as possible.

(2) In the case of accidents, only so much time shall be allowed as the Judges may

deem necessary and proper.

Rule 435 s Horses called for a race previously stated:

Horses called for a race have the exclusive right to occupy the course, and all other

horses must vacate the course as soon as possible after a race is called.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 152 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 436 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 437 s Driver's colours

Drivers must wear distinguishing colours, and shall not be permitted to drive in a race

or other public performance unless, in the opinion of the Judges, they are well

groomed and properly attired in clean driving outfits. During inclement weather

conditions, drivers must wear rain suits made in their colours or made of a transparent

material through which their colours can be distinguished. No person may use more

than one design at any one time, unless approved by the Judges.

Rule 437 s Driver's colours previously stated:

(1) Drivers must wear distinguishing colours and may not drive in a race or other

public performance unless, in the opinion of the judges board, they are

properly dressed, their driving outfits are clean, and they are well groomed.

(2) During inclement weather conditions, drivers must wear rain suits or winter

suits either in their usual distinguishing colours or made of a transparent

material through which their colours can be distinguished.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 153 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 440 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 440 s Two tiers of horses at the start

In the event there are two tiers of horses, the scratching of a horse that has drawn or

earned a position in the front tier shall not affect the position of the horses that have

drawn or earned positions in the second tier, except as provided for in handicap

claiming races.

Rule 440 s Two tiers of horses at the start previously stated:

If there are 2 tiers of horses at the start, the withdrawing of a horse that has drawn

or earned a position in the front tier is not to affect the position of the horses that

have drawn or earned positions in the 2nd tier, except as provided for in handicap

claiming races.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 154 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 442 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 442 s Position of trailers

When there is only one trailer, it may start from any position in the second tier. When

there is more than one trailer, the inside trailer shall follow either the horse in the #1

or #2 position, the next trailer shall follow either the horse in the #3 or #4 position,

the next trailer shall follow either the horse in the #5 or #6 position, the next trailer

shall follow either the horse in the #7 or #8 position, the next trailer shall follow

either the horse in the #9 or #10 position. In the event that there are more trailers than

designated positions on the second tier, the Judges will determine where horses will

line up.

Rule 442 s Position of trailers previously stated:

1. If there is only one trailer, that horse may start from any position in the 2nd tier.

2. If there is more than one trailer, they must start from inside any horse with a

higher post position.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 155 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 445 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 445 s Starter's control

(1) The starter, with the assistance of the Judges, shall have control of the horses

from the formation of the post parade until a start has been determined. For

purpose of this rule, the determination of the start is when the horses have passed

the starting point and have been released by the starter.

(2) The determination of a fair start is signified by the word "go" announced by the

starter at the starting point.

Rule 445 s Starter's control previously stated:

(1) The starter has control of the horses from the formation of the parade until a

fair start has been determined.

(2) The determination of a fair start is signified by the word "go" announced by the

starter at the starting point.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 156 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 447 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 447 s The start

(1) The starter shall cause the gate to move towards the starting point, gradually

increasing the speed of the gate to maximum speed.

(2) The starting point will be the point marked on the inside rail, a distance of not

less than 200 feet from the first turn. The starter shall release the horses at the

starting point.

(3) When a speed has been reached in the course of a start there shall be no decrease,

except in the case of a recall.

Rule 447 s The start previously stated:

(1) The starter must cause the gate to move towards the starting point, gradually

increasing the speed of the gate to a maximum speed.

(2) When a maximum speed has been reached I the course of a start there is to be

no decrease, except in the case of a recall.

(3) The starting point is a point that must be marked on the inside rail a distance

of not less than 200 feet from the 1st turn.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 157 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 449 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 449 s Unmanageable horses

If, in the opinion of the Judges or the starter, a horse is unmanageable or liable to

cause accidents or injury to any other horse or to any driver, it may be sent to the

barn. When this action is taken, the starter will notify the Judges who shall scratch

the horse.

Rule 449 s Unmanageable horses previously stated:

If, in the opinion of the judges board or the starter, a horse is unmanageable or

liable to cause an accident or injury to another horse or to a driver, it may be

scratched by the judges board.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 158 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 451 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 451 s Action after recall

In case of a recall, a light visible to the drivers shall be flashed and a recall sounded.

If possible, the starter shall leave the wings of the starting gate open and gradually

slow the speed of the gate to assist in stopping and turning the field. Drivers shall

take up their horses and return, without delay, to the point where fields are gathered

for the start.

There shall be no recall after the horses have been released by the starter.

Rule 451 s Action after recall previously stated:

(1) In the case of a recall,

(

a) a light, plainly visible to the drivers, must be flashed and a recall sounded,

(

b) if possible, the starter must leave the wings of the starting gate open and

gradually slow the speed of the gate to assist in stopping and turning the

field, and

(

c) drivers must take up their horses and return, without delay, to the point

where the field is gathered for starts.

(2) There is to be no recall after the word "go" has been given to signal a fair

start.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 159 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 455 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 455 s Judges board inquiry sign

If a horse has not reached the Fair Start Pole when the horses are released at the

starting point by the starter, the Judges shall cause the inquiry sign to be displayed

immediately and shall request the horse be scratched from the mutuels.

Rule 455 s Judges board inquiry sign previously stated:

If the starter fails to sound a recall when required, the judges board must cause the

"Inquiry" sign to be displayed immediately.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 160 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Directive No. 83 - 2015, Rule 457 s is AMENDED to read:

Directive No. 83 - 2015, Rule 457 s Pylon Rule

(1) Racetracks with pylons shall meet the following criteria regarding pylon

location, and design standards

1. sixty (60) feet apart on the straight away

2. forty (40) feet apart on the turns

3. pylons leading into the passing lanes to be 15 feet or less apart

4. thirty (30) inches in length above ground

5. pylons shall have the top three inches of the pylon painted or taped bright

orange.

(2) A horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike that leaves the race

course by going inside the pylons which constitutes the inside limits of the

course, when not forced to do so as a result of the actions of another driver

and/or horse may be in violation of this rule. In addition, when

an act of

interference causes a horse, or part of the horse's race bike, to cross inside the

pylons and the horse is placed by the Judges, the offending horse shall be placed

behind the horse with which it interfered.

(

a) if a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike, goes inside two

(2) consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed behind all horses

that are lapped on to the offending horse at the wire,

(

b) if a horse while on stride, or any part of the horse's race bike, goes inside

three (3) or more consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed

last, and

(

c) if in the opinion of the Judges a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's

race bike, goes inside a pylon(

s) and that action gave the horse an unfair

advantage over other horses in the race or the action helped improve its

position in the race, the horse may be placed at the discretion of the Judges.

(3) Drivers who in the opinion of the Judges leave the racing course when not forced

to do so as a result of another driver and/or horse may be subject to a monetary

penalty or suspensions.

Directive No. 83 - 2015, Rule 457 s Pylon Rule previously stated:

(1) If, at a race track that does not have a continuous solid inside hub rail, a horse

or part of the horse's sulky leaves the course by going inside the hub rail or

other demarcation which constitutes the inside limits of the course, the

offending horse must be placed back where, in the opinion of the judges,

(

a) if a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's sulky, goes inside a

pylon(

s) and that action gave the horse an unfair advantage over other

horses in the race or the action helped improve its position in the race, the

horse may be placed at the discretion of the Judges,

(

b) if a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's sulky, goes inside two

(2) consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed behind all horses

that are lapped on to the offending horse at the wire,

(

c) if a horse while on stride, or any part of the horse's sulky, goes inside

three (3) or more consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed

last.

(2) In addition, when

an act of interference causes a horse or part of the horse's

sulky to cross the inside limits of the course, if the horse is placed by the

judges, the offending horse must be placed behind the horse with which it

interfered.

(3) Drivers who, in the opinion of the judges, leave the racing strip while on stride,

when not forced to do so as a result of the actions of another driver or horse, or

both, may be fined or suspended by the judges.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 161 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 459 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 459 s Drivers to remain mounted

A driver must be mounted in the race bike at the finish of the race or the horse must

be placed as not finishing.

A horse shall be placed as not finishing where the driver at any time during the

running of the race was not mounted in the race bike but was mounted in the race bike

at the finish of the race. In such case, the Judges may invoke the provisions of Rule

448 if they deem it in the public interest to do so.

If, during the preliminary scores or during a race a driver is unseated in such a manner

that he/she falls to the ground, the Judges may direct the drive to report to the

paramedics or first respondents or to the emergency department of the nearest hospital

for examination and receive written clearance to continue with driving assignments

on that day of racing.

A driver is unseated and appears to have been injured, the horse that was being driven

by that driver may compete with a substitute driver.

Rule 459 s Drivers to remain mounted previously stated:

Drivers must be mounted in their sulkies from the start to the finish of the race or

the horse the driver is driving may be disqualified.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 162 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 461 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 461 s Horse breaking from its gait

(1) If a horse is not on its proper gait, in a race, for 25 consecutive strides or more

(extended break) after the horse's nose has crossed the start line, that horse shall

be placed last. However, the Judges may, in their discretion, determine not to set

the horse back if interference caused by another driver(

s) or horse(

s) has caused

the horse to be on a break for 25 consecutive strides or more.

(2) When a horse breaks from its gait in a race, the driver shall:

(

a) take the horse to the inside or outside of other horses where clearance exists;

(

b) properly attempt to pull the horse to its gait; and

(

c) continuously loses ground while on the break.

(3) If there has been no violation of subsection (1), and (a), (

b) or (

c) above, the

horse shall not be set back unless a contending horse on its gait is lapped on the

hind quarter of the breaking horse at the finish, however, notwithstanding the

foregoing, if interference caused by another driver (

s) or horse(

s) has caused the

horse to be on a break at the finish, the Judges may, in their discretion, determine

not to set the horse back even if a contending horse on its gait is lapped on the

hind quarter of the breaking horse at the finish. The Judges may set any horse

back one or more places if, in their judgment, any of the above violations have

been committed, and the driver may be subject to a monetary penalty or

suspension or both.

Rule 461 s Horse breaking from its gait previously stated:

(1) When a horse breaks from its gait, the driver must

(

a) take the horse to the outside of other horses where clearance exists,

(

b) properly attempt to pull the horse to its gait, and

(

c) lose ground while on the break.

(2) If there is no violation of subsection (1), the horse may not be set back unless a

competing horse on its gait is lapped on the hind quarter of the breaking horse

or is interfered with at the finish.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 163 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 463 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 463 s Judges board record

It shall be the duty of one of the Judges to ensure that all breaks are duly recorded in

the Judges' official race reports.

Rule 463 s Judges board record previously stated:

The judges board must call out each break made and record each break in the

official race reports.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 164 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 466 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 466 s Starter to remain in starting gate

A complaint by a driver of any foul, violation of the Rules, or other misconduct

during a race shall be made immediately after the race to which it relates, unless the

driver is prevented from doing so by an accident or injury or other reasonable excuse.

A driver desiring to enter a claim of foul, or other complaint of violation of the Rules,

shall make this known to the nearest patrol judge and shall proceed forthwith to the

paddock telephone to communicate immediately with the Judges. The Judges shall

not cause the official sign to be posted until the matter has been dealt with.

Rule 466 s Starter to remain in starting gate previously stated:

After the conclusion of a race, the starter must remain in the starting gate until all

drivers from that race signify, in a prescribed manner, that they have no complaint

to lodge.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 165 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 470 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 470 s Broken equipment to be reported

If for any cause other than being interfered with, or broken equipment, a horse fails to

finish after starting a race, that horse shall be ruled out. If it is alleged that a horse

failed to finish a race because of broken equipment, this fact must be reported to the

paddock judge who shall make an examination to verify the allegation and report the

findings to the Judges.

Rule 470 s Broken equipment to be reported previously stated:

All broken equipment must be reported by the driver concerned to the paddock

judge or starter who must make an examination to verify the report.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 166 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6

Racing Rules

The following Rule 453 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 453 s Fair start pole

The fair start pole is a pole erected at the point approximately 200 feet before the

start. The Fair Start Pole shall be yellow in colour and shall protrude at least two feet

above the inner rail

Rule 453 s Fair start pole previously stated:

The fair start pole is a pole erected at the point approximately 10 feet nearer the

starting point than the pole 1/16th of a mile before the start, and

(

a) must be yellow in colour, and

(

b) protrude at least 2 feet above the inner rail.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 167 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 456 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 456 s Obligations of horse and driver at the start and during a race

A monetary penalty and/or a suspension may be applied by the starter or by the

Judges for any of the following violations contained in subsections (i)-(vii). In

addition, the Judges may place the offending horse for a violation of subsections (iii),

(iv) or (vi) of this rule:

(

i) delaying the start,

(ii) failure to obey the starter's instructions,

(iii) allowing a horse to pass the inside or outside wing of the gate,

(iv) coming to the starting gate in the wrong position,

(

v) crossing over before reaching the starting point,

(vi) interference with another horse or driver during the start,

(vii) failure to come into position or remain in position on the gate,

(viii) charges the starting gate,

(ix) changes course or position, or swerves in or out, or bears in or out during

any part of the race in a manner that compels another horse to shorten its

stride or cause another driver to change course, take the horse back, or pull

the horse out of its stride;

(

x) impedes the progress of another horse or causes it to break from its gait;

(xi) crosses over too sharply in front of another horse or horses;

(xii) crowds another horse by putting a wheel under the horse;

(xiii) carries another horse out;

(xiv) strikes or hooks wheels with another sulky.

Rule 456 s Obligations of horse and driver at the start and during a race

previously stated:

A horse or driver violates these rules if the horse or driver

(

a) delays a start;

(

b) passes the inside or outside wing of the gate;

(

c) comes to the starting gate in the wrong position;

(

d) crosses over before reaching the starting point;

(

e) interferes with another horse or driver during the start;

(

f) fails to come up into position and on the gate;

(

g) charges the starting gate;

(

h) changes course or position, or swerves in or out, or bears in or out during

any part of the race in a manner that compels another horse to shorten its

stride or cause another driver to change course, take the horse back, or pull

the horse out of its stride;

(

i) impedes the progress of another horse or causes it to break from its gait;

(

j) crosses over too sharply in front of another horse or horses;

(

k) crowds another horse by putting a wheel under the horse;

(

l) carries another horse out;

(

m) strikes or hooks wheels with another sulky.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 168 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Directive No. 100 - 2019 regarding Rule 458 s is AMENDED as

follows:

Directive No. 100 - 2019, Rule 458 s Obligations of driver

1. A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered

violations of driving rules:

a. fails to obey the starter's instructions;

b. willfully backs off the starting gate after having been in position;

c. allow another horse to pass needlessly on the inside, or commit any other act

that helps another horse to improve its position;

d. take up or slow up in front of other horses so as to cause confusion or

interference among the trailing horses;

e. lay off a normal pace and leave a hole when it is well within the horse's

capacity to keep the hole closed;

f. drive in a careless or reckless manner;

g. fail to set or maintain a pace comparable to a pace that the caliber of horses

in the race are capable of, resulting in an excessively slow quarter or any

other distance, considering track conditions, weather and circumstances

confronted in the race;

h. fail to properly contest a slow;

i. take up or slow up in front of other horses and then subsequently come on

when challenged;

j. fails to report an interference or any other infraction that occurs during a

race and was noticed by the driver;

k. a driver violates the Rules if he/she lodges a complaint which the Judges

deem to be frivolous;

l. if the Judges believe that a horse is, or has been driven with design to

prevent it winning a race or races, they shall consider it a violation by the

driver;

m. drives a horse to perpetrate or aid in a fraud or corrupt practice;

n. if the Judges believe that a horse has been driven in an inconsistent manner,

they shall consider it a violation;

o. whips shall:

(

a) be no more than 48 inches in length, not including the snapper;

(

b) be made of a material other than rawhide;

(

c) include a snapper that is no less than 6 inches and no more than 12

inches in length; and

(

d) not include a snapper that is altered from original manufacture or

knotted.

p. uses a whip or crop in a brutal, excessive or indiscriminate manner;

q. a driver shall not make an overt kicking motion towards the horse before,

during or after a race;

r. uses a whip to interfere with or cause disturbance to any other horse or

driver;

s. strikes a wheel disc with a whip;

t. If the Judges believe that a horse has been driven in an unsatisfactory

manner due to lack of effort, they shall consider it a violation.

2. Urging rule violations

(1) At any time while on the grounds of an Association, it is a violation of the Rules

for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to engage in any of the

following actions with respect to their driving conduct:

(

a) indiscriminate action, which is characterized by unrestrained or careless

activity;

(

b) excessive action, which is characterized by unreasonable quantity or degree,

including using the whip continuously and/or without allowing the horse

time to respond;

(

c) aggressive action, which is characterized by inhumane, severe or brutal

activity.

(2) The whip shall not be used on a horse in a race:

(

a) where the horse is not visibly responding;

(

b) where the horse is not in contention for a meaningful position;

(

c) where the horse is not maintaining or improving its position;

(

d) where the horse is clearly winning;

(

e) where the horse has passed the winning post at the finish of a race.

(3) At any time while on the grounds of an Association, the whip shall only be used

for safety purposes and for very light encouragement. The only movement

allowed to encourage a horse is a movement of the wrist.

It is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to

use the whip to hit or make contact with the horse as follows:

(

a) to raise their hand(

s) above their head;

(

b) to use more than acceptable wrist action;

(

c) to cause any portion of the whip to be outside the confines of the wheels of

the race bike;

(

d) to strike the shaft of the race bike, or the horse below the level of the shaft of

the race bike;

(

e) to cut or welt a horse.

(4) A driver, or the person in control of the horse, is required to:

(

a) keep a line in each hand for the entire race, from the starter's call to the gate

until the finish of the race, except for the purpose of adjusting equipment;

(

b) keep both hands in front of their body;

(

c) keep their hands below their head, and

(

d) have control of their horse at all times when on the racetrack.

(5) Violation of any of the provisions in Rule 458 s (2) Urging rule violations (1),

(2), (3) and (4) may result in any of the following penalties:

(

a) monetary penalty;

(

b) suspension;

(

c) placement;

(

d) disqualification, and/or

(

e) any other penalty as ordered.

Directive No. 100 - 2019, Rule 458 s Obligations of driver previously stated:

1. A driver violates these rules if the driver

a. fails to obey the starter's instructions;

b. willfully backs off the starting gate after having been in position;

c. allow another horse to pass needlessly on the inside, or commits any other

act that helps another horse to improve its position;

d. take up or slows up in a manner in front of other horses so as to cause

confusion or interference among the trailing horses;

e. lays off a normal pace and leaves a hole when it is well within the horse's

capacity to keep the hole closed;

f. drives in a careless, reckless or unsatisfactory manner;

g. fails to set or maintain a pace comparable to the class in which the driver

is racing, considering track conditions, weather and circumstances in the

race;

h. fail to properly contest an excessively slow pace having regard to the

horse's ability, track conditions, weather and circumstances in the race;

i. backs off from any position and subsequently comes on when challenged;

j. fails to report an interference or any other infraction that occurs during a

race and was noticed by the driver;

k. lodges a claim of foul, violation of the or any other rules, objection or

complaint which the judges board considers frivolous;

l. drives a horse in a manner that prevents the driver from winning a race;

m. drives a horse to perpetrate or aid in a fraud or corrupt practice;

n. drives a horse in an inconsistent manner;

o. uses a whip exceeding 3 feet 9 inches in length plus a snapper that is

longer than 6 inches in length, or is of a colour not clearly visible and

acceptable to the board of judges;

p. uses a whip or crop in a brutal, excessive or indiscriminate manner;

q. kicks a horse or allows their foot to come into contact with a horse by

having their foot out of a stirrup;

r. uses a whip to interfere with or cause disturbance to any other horse or

driver;

s. strikes a wheel disc with a whip;

t. If the Judges believe that a horse has been driven in an unsatisfactory

manner due to lack of effort, they shall consider it a violation.

2. Urging rule violations

(1) At any time while on the grounds of an Association, it is a violation of the Rules

for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to engage in any of the

following actions with respect to their driving conduct:

(

a) indiscriminate action, which is characterized by unrestrained or careless

activity;

(

b) excessive action, which is characterized by unreasonable quantity or degree,

including using the whip continuously and/or without allowing the horse

time to respond;

(

c) aggressive action, which is characterized by inhumane, severe or brutal

activity.

(2) The whip shall not be used on a horse in a race:

(

a) where the horse is not visibly responding;

(

b) where the horse is not in contention for a meaningful position;

(

c) where the horse is not maintaining or improving its position;

(

d) where the horse is clearly winning;

(

e) where the horse has passed the winning post at the finish of a race.

(3) At any time while on the grounds of an Association, the whip shall only be used

for safety purposes and for very light encouragement. The only movement

allowed to encourage a horse is a movement of the wrist.

It is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to

use the whip to hit or make contact with the horse as follows:

(

a) to raise their hand(

s) above their head;

(

b) to use more than acceptable wrist action;

(

c) to cause any portion of the whip to be outside the confines of the wheels of

the race bike;

(

d) to strike the shaft of the race bike, or the horse below the level of the shaft of

the race bike;

(

e) to cut or welt a horse.

(4) A driver, or the person in control of the horse, is required to:

(

a) keep a line in each hand for the entire race, from the starter's call to the gate

until the finish of the race, except for the purpose of adjusting equipment;

(

b) keep both hands in front of their body;

(

c) keep their hands below their head, and

(

d) have control of their horse at all times when on the racetrack.

(5) Violation of any of the provisions in Directive No. 100 - 2019, Rule 458 s

(2) Urging rule violations (1), (2), (3) and (4) may result in any of the following

penalties:

(

a) monetary penalty;

(

b) suspension;

(

c) placement;

(

d) disqualification, and/or

(

e) any other penalty as ordered.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 169 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 460 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 460 s Feet in stirrups

Drivers shall keep both feet in the stirrups during the post parade, while in front of the

grandstand, and from the time the horses are brought to the starting gate until the race

has been completed. Drivers shall be permitted to remove a foot from the stirrups

during the course of the race solely for the purpose of pulling ear plugs and once these

have been pulled, the foot must be placed back into the stirrup. If a driver's foot is in

the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner.

Rule 460 s Feet in stirrups previously stated:

After the word "go" is given, barring mishap, both feet of a driver must be kept in

the stirrups until the race has been completed.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 170 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 462 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 462 s Deliberate breaking of gait prohibited

If, in the opinion of the Judges, a driver allows a horse to break for the purpose of

losing a race, he/she shall be in violation of the Rules.

Rule 462 s Deliberate breaking of gait prohibited previously stated:

No driver is to allow their horse to break for the purpose of losing a race.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

Directive No. 171 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 464 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 464 s Unfit or incompetent drivers

The Judges may remove a driver at any time if, in their opinion, his/her driving would

not be in the best interest of harness racing.

Rule 464 s Unfit or incompetent drivers previously stated:

If, in the opinion of the judges board, a driver is for any reason unfit or

incompetent to drive, or refuses to comply with the directions of the judges board,

or is reckless in conduct or may endanger the safety of horses or other drivers in

the race, the judges board may at any time, order, or if necessary cause that driver

to be removed and another driver substituted.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 172 - 2020

Standardbred

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7

Driving Rules

The following Rule 469 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 469 s Choking or bleeding to be reported

If a horse chokes or bleeds during a race, the driver and/or trainer of that horse is

required to report this to the Judges immediately after the race. This information shall

be contained in the official past performance line of that horse.

Rule 469 s Choking or bleeding to be reported previously stated:

If a horse chokes or bleeds during a race, the driver of that horse must report the

choking or bleeding to the official veterinarian immediately after the race and that

information must be entered into the official past performance line of that horse.

Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 23, 2020.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.

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Directive No. 173 - 2020

All Breeds

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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,

Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and

Veterinary Care, Division 4 Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

The following Rule 130 g is AMENDED to read:

EIPH Program Certification - Major Thoroughbred/Major Quarter Horse/

Major Standardbred

No 2-year-old Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse will be eligible for the EIPH

Program.

130 g EIPH eligibility requirements

(1) The official veterinarian may certify a horse as eligible for the EIPH Program

when a licensed veterinarian and trainer verifies, on a prescribed form, that they

have determined that it would be in the horse's best interest to race with

furosemide and be placed on the EIPH certified list.

(2) The official veterinarian must certify a horse as eligible for the EIPH Program if

the stewards/judges board or the official veterinarian certifies, on a prescribed

for, that

a) they have received documentation that the horse is qualified for the EIPH

Program in another jurisdiction,

b) the certification is made by a veterinarian in the other jurisdiction who

performs the duties ordinarily performed by the official veterinarian in

Alberta, and

c) the other jurisdiction is recognized by Horse Racing Alberta for the purpose

of this section.

131 g EIPH Certified list

(1) When the official veterinarian is satisfied that a horse meets the eligibility

requirements of the EIPH Program, the veterinarian must place the name of the

horse on a list, to be known as the "EIPH certified list".

(2) The official veterinarian is responsible for keeping the EIPH certified list up-to-

date.

(3) At each major Thoroughbred and Standardbred race meeting the official

veterinarian must provide to the stewards/judges board a list of all horses

currently on the EIPH certified list and the stewards/judges board must notify the

racing secretary accordingly.

(4) A certification is only valid with respect to a horse race if it is accepted by the

stewards/judges board at the time the horse is entered for the race.

132 g Remaining on the EIPH Program

A horse on the EIPH certified list must rema