The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is in the process of notifying individuals who have not registered themselves or their horses with the Authority that they face sanctions including loss of purse, suspensions, and fines if they do not comply with the registration requirements.
The Authority has sent lists of non-registered horses, trainers and jockeys to stewards around the country requiring them to serve the responsible parties with notification that they have 48 hours to register or will face sanctions from the Authority's board.
All “covered” horses and individuals – including owners, trainers, jockeys, exercise riders, grooms, and other stable personnel – were to be registered with the Authority by July 1, but there were technical setbacks with the online interface and other challenges that left a number of horses and people unregistered when HISA racetrack safety rules went into effect July 2.
During the first few weeks of HISA's existence, horses have been allowed to run and individuals have participated even if they were not registered. That “grace period” is coming to an end, a spokesperson for the Authority said on Thursday.
Those individuals who do not register within 48 hours of receiving notification will have a disciplinary hearing before a three-person committee comprised of HISA board members.
In other news, HISA has published a list of 47 riding crop violations at 15 different racetracks. Four jockeys have appealed their fines and suspensions. Jockey appeals for riding crop violations will be taking place in August, with the appeals heard by the HISA board.
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