The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \ Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 2 Rule Violations

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 286 g Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing

(1) A person *violates these rules who,

(a) in the opinion of the *judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of *horse racing, or

(b) does not comply with these or any *other rules.

(2) All Licensees shall conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and orderly manner while on the grounds of any licenced racetrack or during any racing-related activity under the jurisdiction of Horse Racing Alberta.

(3) Any licensee found to be engaging in past or present conduct deemed disruptive, unprofessional, or abusive including but not limited to the following, may be subject to immediate disciplinary action by Horse Racing Alberta:

(a) Verbal abuse, physical or sexual misconduct, or discrimination;

(b) Behaviour that compromises the safety of others;

(c) Use profane, obscene, or threatening language;

(d) Engage in harassment, intimidation, or abusive behaviour;

(e) Interfere with the duties of racing officials or security investigators;

(f) Engage in conduct detrimental to the integrity, reputation, or orderly conduct of racing;

(4) Upon reasonable grounds the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing, the Deputy Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Security, Judges, Stewards or authorized Security Investigators may:

(a) Issue a temporary minimum 24 hour suspension of the licensee’s privileges;

(b) Remove the licensee from the racetrack premises for a minimum of 24 hours;

(c) Restrict access to racing-related activities pending a formal hearing;

(d) Impose conditions on the licence;

(5) Such actions may be taken prior to a formal hearing if the conduct poses a risk to the safety, integrity, or orderly operation of the racing environment.

Rule 286 g Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing previously stated:

(6) A person *violates these rules who,

(g) in the opinion of the *judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of *horse racing, or

(h) does not comply with these or any *other rules.

Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 13th day of April 2026.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA