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 the City of Edmonton
in the province of Alberta
this 23 day of March , 2020
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
Horse Racing Alberta