Posted by: admin on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:29 PM
Oregon Racing
OREGON RACING COMMISSION
800 N. E. OREGON STREET, SUITE 310
PORTLAND, OREGON 97232
971-673-0207; 971-673-0213 FAX
http://racing.oregon.gov
August 20, 2009
The Oregon Racing Commission will meet Thursday, August 20, 2009 in Room 1A of the Portland State
Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. for a
hearing on proposed rule changes. Following the hearing, the commission will adjourn for lunch and
reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for the balance of the meeting. The commission may go into executive session to
consider information or records exempt from disclosure pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) and/or to consult
with counsel concerning its legal rights and duties regarding litigation likely to be filed pursuant to ORS
192.660(2)(h). The commission may also elect to deliberate on pending contested cases pursuant to
ORS 192.690(1). Additional items may be placed on the agenda after the general mailing of the agenda.
Calls may be made to the commission office the week of the meeting to inquire about possible additions.
COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
HEARING:
10:00 a.m. Proposed Amendments to OAR 462 Rules of Racing, Divisions 110 - 160 and 220
APPROVALS:
1. July 7, 2009 Meeting Minutes
2. Harney County Fair Race Meet Officials, Take Outs, and Bute & Lasix
3. OQHRA Request for Approval to Pay Out Oregon Quarter Horse Owners’ Bonus and
Breeder Awards Earned During the 2008-2009 Portland Meadows Race Meet
OLD BUSINESS:
4. Portland Meadows Application Amendment for Electronic 1-2-3 with Pick N Wagering
5. Grants Pass Race Track
6. Sub-Committee Update Reports
a. Advanced Deposit Wagering and Multi-Jurisdictional Hubs
b. Best Practices
c. Budget and Hub Funds
d. Medication & Horse Welfare
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Policy on Commissioner Expenditures for Off-site Meetings
CONTESTED CASES:
8. Action on Proposed Order for Michael J. DeMatteis
9. Action on Proposed Order for Dennon W. Wells
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AND APPROVALS:
10. Confirmation of Next Commission Meeting – September 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Burns at the
Harney County Chamber of Commerce located at 484 N Broadway Avenue (2 miles from
the fairgrounds).
RULES:
11. Action on Proposed Amendments to OAR 462 Rules of Racing, Divisions 110 -160 and 220
OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
Posted by: admin on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 11:15 PM
Miscellaneous
From the Daily Racing Form:
The consulting firm representing Magna Entertainment Corp. in its bankruptcy reorganization is "in discussions" with potential bidders for several of its racetracks, an official with the company said on Thursday.
Posted by: admin on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 07:07 PM
Oregon Racing
The Miss Tillamook will go as extra #1 on opening day (Wednesday) at 5 furlongs with a total $3,500 purse. If it doesn't go on Wednesday, it will carry over to the next.
The Hubert Family/Red Robin Purse will be on Saturday's card. It's a $3,500 claiming race at 5 furlongs with a $4,000 purse for Oregon breds, colts and geldings preferred.
The parent company of horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. is rejecting allegations that it engaged in sham financial transactions with MEC to benefit the man who serves as chairman of both companies.
Posted by: admin on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 06:37 PM
Oregon Racing
On Thursday, August 20, 2009 The Oregon Racing Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed rule amendments relating to the rules of horse racing.
A summary of the changes is provided below:
The cited rules are proposed amendments to horse racing rules which include licensing procedures, prohibited conduct and hearing procedures,
duties, racing requirements and procedures, medication and miscellaneous provisions, and simulcast intrastate off-track wagering facilities.
The Agency requests public comment on whether other options should be considered for achieving the rule’s substantive goals while
reducing negative economic impact of the rule on business.
Details of the proposed changes can be found on the Racing Commission website
To celebrate Opening Week at Del Mar, Portland Meadows will be having a special shirt giveaway on Wednesday July 22 and Saturday July 25 2009. Fans who bet $10 dollars on Del Mar races that day will receive the official 2009 Del Mar shirt, that fans at Del Mar in San Diego will not even be able to get until August 8th!
Posted by: admin on Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 09:58 AM
Oregon Racing
Here is a nice story on named stakes races, courtesy of the Central Oregonian. (And yes, we're pretty sure they meant "Quarter Horse" when they printed "Quarterback"...it's tough for sports guys to break from football).
