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VISION:

The Oregon Racing Commission is the go-to source for industry-respected regulations, customer focused processes, athlete safety and welfare and empowered excellence in racing.

MISSION:

The Oregon Racing Commission is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of safety and integrity within the equine racing industry, both on-ground and online. Our mission is to safeguard the welfare of athletes, both human and equine, with a steadfast commitment to the best interests of our citizenry, licensees, participants, and the economy.

Please go to the "Contact Us" tab above to find the direct number to the department you wish to contact.

NOTE: Please submit all public records queries to Executive Director Connie Winn.

Póngase en contacto con nosotros al orc.info@orc.oregon.gov para solicitar cualquier información o formularios en nuestra página web traducidos al español.

Important Notices/News

IMPORTANT Changes to rules & policies for 2025:

Please take a moment to complete the ORC Survey. This will assist the Commission in providing better services. Your opinion matters!
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Effective November 21, 2025, the ORC Individual licensing fees have changed. These changes are outlined on the license applicaiton.

Horses racing

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If you have an artist in your family that would like to share their work, please feel free to share at orc.info@orc.oregon.gov

For your consideration:

Etta Berry, age 8 -- Presented by Charlie 'Hustle' Berry

If you know an upcoming artist that specializes in equine art please submit your artists work to: orc.info@oregon.gov

Commission Meetings

The Commission's next meeting will be scheduled for January of 2026.

More Details to come.

The ORC invites you to participate in an upcoming Advisory Committee meeting to review and provide feedback on proposed amendments to the following administrative rules:

OAR 462-220-0030 – Adds requirements for affiliates
OAR 462-220-0040 – Clarifies language and addresses non-merged pools
OAR 462-220-0050 – Clarifies non-merged pool reimbursements for ORC expenses

The meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

ORC Dec 2025 Advisory Committee Meeting Packet.pdf

ORC Dec 2025 Advisory Committee Meeting Packet.html

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