COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, March 19^th, 2026

1:30 p.m.

The Oregon Racing Commission will meet at 1:30 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. You may join the meeting by attending the meeting in person, clicking on the link below, or by calling in. Please be aware if you call in, your phone number will appear as your ID.

Topic: Oregon Racing Commission's March 2026 Commission Meeting

Time: March 19, 2026, 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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AGENDA ITEMS

ROLL CALL – Karen Parkman, Director of Administration:

APPROVALS (need to conduct a vote): – Chair Doherty

1) Meeting Agenda

2) Meeting Minutes

OLD BUSINESS:

3) Director’s Report – Director Winn

4) Medication & Safety Committee Report – Commissioner Fowler

NEW BUSINESS:

5) Review and possible approval of new ADW DraftKings – Micah Lloyd

6) Discussion and possible approval to begin the rulemaking process for the following: - Director Winn:

a) OAR 462-140-0320 (6)(j) Immunizations

7) Discussion and possible approval to adopt the following rules: - Director Winn:

a) OAR 462-140-0320 (6)(i) EIA testing requirements

PUBLIC COMMENT:

CONTESTED CASES:

None.

CONFIRMATION OF NEXT COMMISSION MEETING:

The next commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16^th, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. remotely via Microsoft Teams.

ADJOURNMENT:

Movement to adjourn.

At any time during the public session, the Commission may go into executive session to consider information or records exempt from disclosure pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f), ORS 192.345(2), OAR 462-220-0070 regarding trade secrets; and/or ORS 192.660(2) (f) and ORS 192.355(9) to consult with counsel concerning written legal advice; and/or ORS 192.660(2)(h) to discuss its legal rights and duties regarding current litigation, or litigation likely to be filed. The Commission may also elect to deliberate on pending contested cases pursuant to ORS 192.690(1). Additional items may be placed on the agenda after the general mailing of the agenda. Calls may be made to the Commission office during the week of the meeting to inquire about additions.

Minutes

Oregon Racing Commission

February 19^th, 2026

Meeting Detail

The Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) met at 1:30 PM on February 19th, 2026, via Microsoft Teams videoconference.

Call to Order, Roll Call and Mission Statement:

Chair Doherty called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM, and Karen Parkman conducted roll call.

In Attendance:

Commissioners: Chair Margaret Doherty, Vice Chair Quinn Berry, Commissioners Lindsay Fowler, and Marc Kinsley, DVM.

Staff: Connie Winn, Executive Director; Karen Parkman, Director of Administration, Kelly Routt, Assistant Attorney General (AAG)

Excused: Commissioner Harvey Stein, DVM

Approvals:

Meeting Agenda

Action: Approve February 2026 meeting agenda, with the change of postponing item 6(a) – EIA testing to the March meeting.

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Kinsley, DVM

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

Meeting Minutes

Action: Approve January 2026 meeting minutes.

Moved by: Commissioner Kinsley

Second: Commissioner Berry

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

OLD BUSINESS

Executive Director’s Report – Director Winn:

Director Winn reported Presiding Steward Mike Twiggs is working on safety initiatives for Tillamook Country Fair to improve their paddock. The short legislative session will conclude by the March Commission meeting and a full report will be given then. Due to forecast budget constraints, the ORC will not be requesting to retain the 25% that currently goes to the general fund in the 2027-29 legislative budget.

Notices will be sent out to horsemen/women concerning upcoming rule changes following the March meeting on the topics of allowable limits on NSAIDs, Coggins (EIA) test requirements, increased fines and licensing fees, and updated contact information for the Senior Veterinarian, Presiding Steward, and Chief Investigator.

The final vote on the Coggins rule has been postponed until the March meeting at Commissioner Stein’s request. Director Winn stated that she supports the 12-month window for Coggins testing but has other concerns regarding a lack of proof of vaccination records and proper quarantine areas. An advisory meeting will be conducted in the future. Dr. Ross will also be announcing some days in May when she will be available to examine and work horses off the vet’s list. Finally, Administrative Specialist, Maleah Thom, is working on a large ADA required project to convert all website documents to HTML files which is due in April.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and possible approval to begin the rule making process for OAR 462-150-0010(5)(a) – Minimum Official Workout Time - Director Winn

This rule will make the workout requirements for Thoroughbreds consistent with Quarter Horses and remove the need for emergency temporary rule changes when the season starts late as it in 2025 and this year.

Action: Approval to begin the rulemaking process for OAR 462-150-0010(5)(a).

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Kinsley, DVM

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

Rule Hearing Report – Karen Parkman

Karen Parkman reported that a rule hearing was conducted on January 21^st, where at she served as the Hearing’s Officer, for the proposed rules OAR 462-140-0320 (6)(i) and OAR 462-140-0130 (28)(h). There were no public attendees at the hearing for either rule, only ORC staff. Maleah Thom read into the record the two written comments received for OAR 462-140-0320 (6)(i) concerning Coggins testing. Presiding Steward Twiggs commented on OAR 462-140-0130 (28)(h) concerning track warning systems that he would like the language to include “readily accessible”, so that the rule would read “All racetracks shall install and have readily accessible an emergency track warning system on all racing and training tracks. The warning system must be approved by the Oregon Racing Commission.” Steward Twiggs also delivered a comment from the Jockey’s Guild stating they are okay relying on outriders to warn jockeys of track issues, but if a warning system is in place they prefer the use of lights over a sound system.

Discussion and possible approval to adopt OAR 462-140-0130 (28)(h): Emergency Warning Systems - Director Winn

Director Winn recommended adopting the rule, with the allowance that the outriders are an acceptable warning system until funds are available for the ORC to assist the tracks in installing a light warning system. She will also add the proposed added language from Steward Twiggs.

Action: Approval to adopt OAR 462-140-0130 (28)(h).

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Berry

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

Review and possible approval of: - Director Winn

ORC Dust Storm Policy

While none of the Oregon tracks are at a high risk of dust storms, this policy is part of a disaster preparedness project Micah Lloyd is working on, and a good idea to have in place just in case. Director Winn recommending approving.

Action: Approval to adopt the ORC Dust Storm Policy.

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Kinsley, DVM

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

ORC Auditing Charter

This policy formally outlines auditing procedures already in place and being used by the ORC staff.

Action: Approval to adopt the ORC Auditing Charter.

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Berry

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

ORC Disaster Recovery Plan

This is a plan required by the state of Oregon. It includes things already found in the ORC Continuity of Operations Plan and Strategic Planning, into one clear policy pertaining to disaster recovery. Commissioner Kinsley pointed out a minor misprint in the document which Director Winn will correct.

Action: Approval to adopt the ORC Disaster Recovery Plan, with the correction.

Moved by: Commissioner Berry

Second: Commissioner Kinsley, DVM

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Randy Boden, Executive Director of the Oregon HBPA, reported that the Fair Bill received some comments from Lottery and would be going to Revenue rather than to Ways and Means. They will be presenting testimony on Monday morning.

Kelly Barnett presented some personal court cases she involved in as a racehorse breeder regarding HISA and confidentiality of veterinary records which she felt the industry should be aware of. Chair Doherty thanked her for making her concerns known, though they do not deal with the ORC directly.

CONTESTED CASES:

Final Order by Default Suspending License; Imposing Civil Penalties, and Notice of Right to Appeal – Ricardo Mariles-Santos

AAG Kelly Routt reported a notice was issued to Mariles-Santos concerning a proposed license suspension and civil penalties for two alleged violations occurring at races in summer of 2025.He did not request a hearing and is held at default.

Action: Approval to accept final order of default to Ricardo Mariles-Santos.

Moved by: Commissioner Fowler

Second: Commissioner Berry

Vote: Commissioners voted AYE, and the motion was carried unanimously (4:0).

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Commission entered executive session at 2:17 pm pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f), for the Commission to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection under ORS 192.345(2) and OAR 462-220-0070 regarding proprietary information and/or trade secrets. The Commission returned to regular session at 2:33 pm.

CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING:

The next commission meeting is scheduled for March 19^th, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. remotely via Microsoft Teams.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 P.M.

OAR 462-140-0320 (6) (j) Amendment

Trainer

1) The trainer shall be responsible for and shall be the absolute insurer of the condition of horses entered in an official workout or race, regardless of the acts of third persons.

(a) The trainer is responsible for the presence of any prohibited drug, medication or other substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, in such horses. A positive test for a prohibited drug, medication or substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, as reported by a commission approved laboratory, is prima facie evidence of a violation of this rule.

(b) If any of the trainer's duties are delegated to other personnel, the trainer remains responsible if those jobs are not properly done.

(c) The trainer shall be responsible for the condition and contents of stalls, tack rooms, and other areas which have been assigned to the trainer by the association.

(2) No trainer shall practice his/her profession except under the trainer's real and true name.

(3) A trainer is responsible for insuring that all employees and owners under his/her supervision, and any other person who assists the trainer in the performance of his/her duties, are properly licensed with the commission and shall report to the commission within 24 hours the discharge or change of any permanent employee.

(4) When a trainer is unable to perform the duties required of the trainer for a period of more than 24 hours, the trainer shall promptly notify the stewards and shall recommend another qualified person to assume the responsibilities of the trainer, subject to approval of the stewards. The trainer shall immediately advise the stewards when the regular trainer resumes his/her duties.

(5) The trainer shall ensure that all horses under his/her care are in sound racing condition and are eligible under the conditions of the race before entering a horse in any race. If a trainer discovers that an entered horse is ineligible or no longer meets all entry requirements and conditions of the race, or is not in sound racing condition, the trainer shall immediately notify the racing secretary and submit any required form. A horse is not in sound racing condition if it is ill, lame, injured, not properly plated, is blind, or its vision is seriously impaired in both eyes.

(6) It shall be the responsibility of the trainer to:

(a) Attend their horse in the paddock, saddle and/or supervise the saddling of the horse, unless the permission of the stewards has been given to send another licensed trainer as a substitute.

(b) Maintain the assigned stable area in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times:

(d) Ensure the proper identity, custody, care, health, condition and safety of horses in his/her charge.

(e) Disclose the true and entire ownership of each horse in his/her care, custody or control. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to, and approved by, the stewards and recorded by the racing secretary.

(f) Train all horses owned wholly or in part by him/her which are participating at the meeting.

(g) Register with the racing secretary each horse in his/her charge within 24 hours of the arrival on association grounds.

(h) Ensure that, at the discretion of the Oregon Racing Commission, upon arrival at a licensed racetrack, each horse in his/her care is accompanied by a valid health certificate which shall be filed with the racing secretary.

(i) All equines must have a negative Official Test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within six months prior to entry onto any racetrack or training track under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Racing Commission. The negative EIA test shall be filed as evidence with the racing secretary.

(j) All equines must have proof of Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis vaccinations within the prior 180 days to enter of any racetrack or training track under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Racing Commission. The date of vaccination, name of vaccine and serial number shall be filed as evidence with the racing secretary.

(kj) Use the services of those veterinarians licensed by the Commission to attend horses that are on association grounds.

(lk) Promptly report the death of any horse in his/her care on association grounds to the commission veterinarian and to maintain compliance with the rules in governing post-mortem examinations.

(ml) Maintain knowledge of medication record and status of all horses in his/her care.

(nm) Immediately report to the stewards and the official veterinarian if he/she knows, or has cause to believe, that a horse in his/her custody, care or control has received any prohibited drug or medication.

(on) Represent an owner in making entries and scratches.

(po) Ensure the fitness of a horse to perform creditably at the distance entered.

(qp) Ensure that his/her horses are properly shod, bandaged and equipped.

(rq) Attend the collection of urine or blood sample from the horse in his/her charge or delegate a licensed representative or the owner of the horse to do so.

(sr) Notify horse owners upon the revocation or suspension of his/her trainer’s license. Upon application by the owner, the stewards may approve the transfer of such horses to the care of another licensed trainer, and upon such approved transfer, such horses may be entered to race.

(7) No trainer shall remove or permit to be removed from the racecourse any horse under his or her care without written permission of the racing secretary.

(8) The trainer shall see to it that the foal certificate of any horse in his/her care shows if a horse has been nerved, and shall verify that the horse's name is on the list of nerved horses posted by the racing secretary, and shall inform the commission veterinarian of any nerved horses.

(9) No trainer shall employ a jockey for the purpose of preventing the jockey from riding in any race.

(10) Any trainer that accepts the responsibility, either whole or in part, for the care or racing of another trainer’s horse or horses may be held equally responsible for any violation of the Oregon rules of racing that occur while in his/her care.

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Reason for the rule: Requires proof of immunization for all horses entering the racetrack grounds. Increase safety to the equines on site.

Fiscal impact: None

Reference material:

https://aaep.org/resource/equine-herpesvirus-rhinopneumonitis-vaccination-guidelines/

https://aaep.org/resource/equine-influenza-vaccination-guidelines/

https://aaep.org/resource/rabies-vaccination-guidelines/

Hearing required: Yes

Advisory Committee Meeting: Yes

Statutory authority:

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270

462-140-0320
Trainer

(1) The trainer shall be responsible for and shall be the absolute insurer of the condition of horses entered in an official workout or race, regardless of the acts of third persons.

(b) If any of the trainer's duties are delegated to other personnel, the trainer remains responsible if those jobs are not properly done.

(c) The trainer shall be responsible for the condition and contents of stalls, tack rooms, and other areas which have been assigned to the trainer by the association.

(2) No trainer shall practice his/her profession except under the trainer's real and true name.

(6) It shall be the responsibility of the trainer to:

(a) Attend their horse in the paddock, saddle and/or supervise the saddling of the horse, unless the permission of the stewards has been given to send another licensed trainer as a substitute.

(b) Maintain the assigned stable area in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times:

(d) Ensure the proper identity, custody, care, health, condition and safety of horses in his/her charge.

(f) Train all horses owned wholly or in part by him/her which are participating at the meeting.

(g) Register with the racing secretary each horse in his/her charge within 24 hours of the arrival on association grounds.

(i) All equines must have a negative Official Test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within ~~six~~ twelve months. ~~prior to entry onto any racetrack or training track under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Racing Commission.~~ The negative EIA test shall be filed as evidence with the racing secretary.

(j) Use the services of those veterinarians licensed by the Commission to attend horses that are on association grounds.

(k) Promptly report the death of any horse in his/her care on association grounds to the commission veterinarian and to maintain compliance with the rules in governing post-mortem examinations.

(l) Maintain knowledge of medication record and status of all horses in his/her care.

(m) Immediately report to the stewards and the official veterinarian if he/she knows, or has cause to believe, that a horse in his/her custody, care or control has received any prohibited drug or medication.

(n) Represent an owner in making entries and scratches.

(o) Ensure the fitness of a horse to perform creditably at the distance entered.

(p) Ensure that his/her horses are properly shod, bandaged and equipped.

(q) Attend the collection of urine or blood sample from the horse in his/her charge or delegate a licensed representative or the owner of the horse to do so.

(r) Notify horse owners upon the revocation or suspension of his/her trainer’s license. Upon application by the owner, the stewards may approve the transfer of such horses to the care of another licensed trainer, and upon such approved transfer, such horses may be entered to race.

(7) No trainer shall remove or permit to be removed from the racecourse any horse under his or her care without written permission of the racing secretary.

(9) No trainer shall employ a jockey for the purpose of preventing the jockey from riding in any race.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270

Reason: Most states are requiring 12 months, and this is causing confusion with our horse men and women.

Fiscal Impact: No

Advisory Committee: Yes: January 6, 2025, 9:00 am

Hearing: Yes

Hearing will be held on: January 12, 2025, at 10:00 am. Connie Winn to run the hearing.

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