Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 810 - PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET - KENTUCKY HORSE RACING COMMISSION
Here's a structured overview of Title 810 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations, issued by the Public Protection Cabinet under the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission:
📘 Title 810 – Public Protection Cabinet – Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Chapters & Last Updates (apps.legislature.ky.gov):
Chapter 001 – Thoroughbred Racing (last updated Dec 15, 2021)
Chapter 002 – General (Mar 15, 2025)
Chapter 003 – Licensing (May 15, 2025)
Chapter 004 – Flat & Steeplechase Racing (Mar 15, 2025)
Chapter 005 – Standardbred Racing (Mar 12, 2025)
Chapter 006 – Pari‑Mutuel Wagering (Jun 19, 2025)
Chapter 007 – Incentive & Development Funds (Mar 24, 2025)
Chapter 008 – Medication Guidelines (Mar 11, 2025)
Chapter 009 – Hearings & Appeals (Mar 11, 2025)
🔹 Chapter Highlights
Chapter 002 – General
Covers definitions, stewards, hearings, etc., establishing foundational rules for racing oversight. (apps.legislature.ky.gov, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 003 – Licensing
Details licensing requirements across all racing roles—jockeys, trainers, owners, veterinarians, farriers, etc.—including applications, fees, renewals, and qualifications.
Chapter 004 – Flat & Steeplechase Racing
Defines terms (4:001); covers race-specific rules on entries, weights, claiming races, jockey regulations (4:070), steeplechase, owner/trainer responsibilities (4:100), and procedures for objections/complaints (4:060). (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 005 – Standardbred Racing
Governs harness racing-specific rules (e.g., eligibility, entries, driver regulations).
Chapter 006 – Pari‑Mutuel Wagering
Lays out wagering formats (win/place/show, exotic bets, historical racing) and their approvals—in Chapter 6:010, rules for exotic wagers are set by the Commission. (newportrg.com)
Chapter 007 – Incentive & Development Funds
Establishes programs and funding to support Kentucky breeding and racing industries. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Chapter 008 – Medication Guidelines
Specifies permitted medications, withdrawal times, testing procedures, and penalties for violations (e.g., § 8:030). (casetext.com)
Chapter 009 – Hearings & Appeals
Outlines procedures for stewards’ hearings, appeals to the Commission, and adjudication processes. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Example: 810 KAR 4:100 – Trainers (within Chapter 4)
Licensing requirements: Must be ≥18, pass examination, and have charge of a qualified racehorse.
Responsibilities: Care of horses, registration, drug compliance, stable maintenance, supervision during race days.
Limits: Trainers cannot simultaneously hold certain licenses (e.g., jockey or vet), and family members cannot serve as proxies for unqualified individuals.
Assistant trainers: Must also be licensed and certified; both bear joint responsibility.
How to Access the Regulations
The official, updated text is available on the Kentucky Legislature’s KAR website, particularly for each section (e.g., 810 KAR 4:001, 4:070, 4:100). (apps.legislature.ky.gov, apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Other resources like Cornell LII and Justia provide structured views, though their versions may lag behind official updates. (law.cornell.edu)
📝 Summary Table
| Chapter | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thoroughbred Racing (specific to rules of racing itself) |
| 2 | General framework and definitions |
| 3 | Licensing requirements for all participants |
| 4 | Procedures & roles in flat & steeplechase racing |
| 5 | Standards for Standardbred/harness racing |
| 6 | Rules for pari-mutuel & exotic wagering |
| 7 | Funding programs for industry development |
| 8 | Medication rules and testing |
| 9 | Hearings, disciplinary processes |
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