Rulemaking

The temporary amendment has been filed due to discontinued racing at Northern California tracks where required official workouts ordinarily could be completed after the Tillamook and prior to the Grants Pass, OR race meets. Recognizing the hardship, the ORC approved the amended number of days so that all Thoroughbreds that need official published workouts can complete them within the eligibility timeframe.

The temporary rule will extend the time from 30 to 45 days, making it possible for horses that need official published workouts to complete them.

Filing receipt Temp rule 462-150-0010 (5)(a) Works.pdf

Attached are proposed rule amendments for your review and comment. The comment period is now open and will remain open until 8:00 a.m. January 10, 2026. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to the Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  See below for scheduled hearings.

A hearing has been scheduled for all the attached proposed rule amendments (Remote Via TEAMS):

OAR 462-220-0030

Date: 12/18/2025

Time: 9:00-9:30 a.m.

462-220-0030 (3)(f) regarding affiliates.html

OAR 462-220-0040

Date: 12/18/2025

Time: 9:30-10:00 a.m.

462-220-0040 Net vs gross.html 

OAR 462-220-0050

Date: 12/18/2025

Time: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

462-220-0050 non-merged pool.html

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Second, other racetracks have secure stable gates with security checking in and out the horses. Our fairs do not. One of the main purposes as it relates to Coggins tests is for contact tracing should a positive case arise. Unfortunately, many of the Quarter Horses that come to Oregon come from racetracks with questionable security. Bush track racing is a problem with Quarter Horses and a 6 month Coggins is added security for the Oregon racing program.

Third, Canada has a 6 month requirement for Coggins. Arapahoe Park in Colorado has a 30 day requirement (tests must be performed within 30 days of entry to stable area) for Quarter Horses.

Lastly, it is foolish to believe that we won't have expired Coggins tests during our meets going back to 1 year tests. Expiration of tests occurs at every track even when 1 year tests are done. If Coggins tests are done after a horse has arrived to Oregon tracks, the risk to the entire population is devastating should that horse test positive.

In short, the risks in changing this requirement far outweigh any benefits, benefits that are nebulous at best."