Agenda (3/22/2017 - subject to change.)

2017 Annual ARCI Training Conference on Racing Integrity and Welfare.

Monday, April 17, 2017 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Registration Desk Open

3:00pm - 5:30pm

National Racing Compact Board Meeting Evening on Own.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

9:00am - 10:30am

Standardbred Racing Committee Meeting • Out of Competition Testing Rules - Applicability of ARCI Model Rules in Flat racing to Standardbred Racing. (Action Item) • USTA Report - Mike Tanner • Pylon Rules - Desire expressed at USTA for uniformity. (Discussion) • Racing Under Saddle (Discussion) • Penalty Matrix for Recommended Penalties for Whip Rule violations. (Discussion/Possible Action Item) • Use of an Automated Draw System (Discussion) • Uniformity of Medication Rules Pertaining to Clenbuterol. (Discussion) • Interstate Compact (Possible Action Item)

Quarter Horse Racing Committee • •

9:00am - 10:30am

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10:30am - 11:45AM

10:30am - 11:45am

AQHA Report - Janet VanBebber Discrepancy between ARCI Controlled Therapeutic Schedule threshold for clenbuterol and AQHA desire for total prohibition in and out of competition. (Action Item) Private restrictions by tracks, enforced by prerace exams. (Information) Commissioner Lucas letter pertaining to drug regulation in horses prior to commencement of their racing career. (Discussion) Proposed chapters of Model Rules pertaining to Quarter Horse Racing. (Information and discussion) Interstate Compact.

New Regulator Training and Continuing Education Seminar: Presenters: Hugh Gallagher, Larry Eliason

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COLLABORATION: Topics: RCI Licensing System; MMV System; Database ruling duplication; Lab RFPs. (This meeting is for Commission Executive Directors or their designees only.)

Welcome Luncheon. Noon - 1:30pm

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Invocation Call to Order/Roll Call. Remarks: RCI Chair Judy Wagner Meeting Update: RCI President Ed Martin

Panel: Promoting Racing - Putting our Best Foot Forward in a Storm of Negativity. 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Eric Hamelback, National HBPA; Penelope Miller , America’s Best Racing; Steve Koch, Executive Director, NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance; Jennie Rees

Drug Testing Forum: Are We Doing It Right? Are We Catching the Cheaters? • • • •

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. George Maylin; Brice Cote, Meadowlands; Dr. Scott Stanley, UC Davis; Dr. Anthony Fontana, Truesdail Laboratories.

“The Veterinarians: Record Keeping and The Trust Issue” Moderator: TBD Panel: • Robert O’Neil, DVM - The Stronach Group; • Lynn Hovda, DVM - Chair, RCI Regulatory Veterinarians Committee; • Scott Palmer, DVM (invited) - NY Gaming Commission.

4:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Networking Hour: Hor D’oeuvres and cash bar.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

7:30am - 8:30am

Continental breakfast Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee Agenda Items:

8:30am - 10:50am

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Glaucine Medication Reporting Requirements Universal “Vet’s” List Recommended Penalties for Reporting Infractions RMTC Update

Panel: “Perspectives on Whether Racing Officials Know What They Are Doing?” 11:00am - 11:45am

Moderator: TBD Panelists: •Paul Matties, Jr, winner 2016 National Handicapping Tournament (invited); •Hugh Gallagher, ROAP Chairman; •Mike Hopkins, Maryland Racing Commission

LUNCHEON: Noon - 1:30pm

“CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING RACING REGULATOR.” - Bennett Liebman, Esq., former Member, New York State Racing and Wagering Board; long time racing advisor to NY Governors Mario and Andrew Cuomo; and a contributor to the Racing and Gaming Law Symposium of Albany Law School.

The Adjudication System: Is There A Better Way?

1:45pm - 2:45pm

Moderator: Rhea Loney, Chair, ARCI Regulatory Attorneys Committee. Panelists: • Brent Stone, Racing Operations, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. • Peter J. Sacopulos, Esq; • Alan Foreman, Esq., President, Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.

Policing the Backside: A view from the Front Line. •

2:45pm -3:45pm

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Janet VanBebber, Chief Racing Officer, American Quarter Horse Association - AQHA special event initiatives; Tom Sage - Nebraska Racing Commission - Public Private Investigative Partnerships; John Wayne - Delaware Thoroughbred Commission Strategies for selecting horses for out of competition tests.

Regulating the Whip and Riding Crop: Protecting Horses and Riders and Drivers.

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Moderator: Doug Moore Panelists: Alan Monet, former Illinois regulator and jockey; Chris McCarron, Hall of Fame Rider; Rick Baedecker, California Horse Racing Board; Angel Cordero, Hall of Fame Rider Brent Stone, Racing Operations, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; Ramon Dominguez, Hall of Fame Jockey; Russell Williams, US Trotting Association.

National Racing Compact (Licensing) •

5:00pm - 5:30pm

• 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Pat Thompson, Executive Director, National Racing Compact; Ed Martin, RCI President.

Hosted Networking Reception.

Thursday, April 20, 2017

7:30am-9:00am

Breakfast Program: “The Challenge in Adapting New Technology and Opportunities to Statutory Limitations” Guest Speaker: Steve Keech, Executive Vice President for Business Development, The Stronach Group.

Model Rules Committee Meeting: Preliminary Agenda Items:

9:15 - 12:00pm

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Medication Reporting Requirements Universal “Vet’s” List Recommended Penalties for Reporting Infractions Amendments to the Riding Crop Rule Amendment to Medication Policy on clenbuterol in Quarter Horse races Out of Competition Testing Rules for Standardbred Racing.

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Awards Luncheon

2:15pm - 3:45pm

RCI Annual Meeting - Election of Directors, Model Rules, By-Law Amendments & Committee Reports.

4:00pm -5:30pm

RCI Board Organizational Meeting Evening on Own.