The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission has approved a new set of regulations for transport Thoroughbreds via cargo ship which will go into effect on March 28, according to bloodhorse.com.
The regulations include rules additional stall space, proper ventilation, a transportation attendant, and a first aid kit. Violators risk their access to Camarero Racetrack, ability to register the horses, and a fine of $2,500 per horse. Repeat offenders could have racing licenses revoked.
Cargo ship transportation for the three-day journey came under scrutiny in 2019 when eight horses died in transit and one was euthanized upon arrival in Puerto Rico. Several U.S. racing jurisdictions issued warnings in late 2021-including the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, Penn National Gaming, The Stronach Group, Indiana Grand, Florida HBPA, and New York Thoroughbred Breeders-threatening action against licensees allowing their horses to be transported via cargo ship due to welfare concerns.
Read more at bloodhorse.com.
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