Race Rails Jeff Johnston Regional Manager The Jockeys

Race Rails Jeff Johnston Regional Manager, The Jockeys’ Guild June 12, 2017

ARCI Model Rule • • • • DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF ASSOCIATIONS (RACE MEET LICENSEES) CHAPTER 7. . . . . . . . 228 ARCI-007 -005 PURPOSE. . . . . . . 228 ARCI-007 -010 G ENERAL DUTY. . . . . . 228 ARCI-007 -015 F INANCIAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . 228 A. INSURER OF THE RACE MEETING. . . . . . 228 B. BOND REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . 229 C. FINANCIAL REPORTS. . . . . . . 229 D. STAKES ESCROW REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . 230 E. CHARITY RACE DAYS. . . . . . . 231 ARCI-007 -020 F ACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. . . . . 231 A. FACILITIES FOR PATRONS AND LICENSEES. . . . . 231 B. OFFICIALS' STANDS. . . . . . . 232 C. AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT. . . . . . 232 D. RACETRACK. . . . . . . . 234 • E. RAILS -- NEW RAIL INSTALLATIONS AFTER JANUARY 1, 2017 SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: . . . . 235 • F. STARTING GATES. . . . . . . 235

New ARCI Mode Rule Language • • • • • • E. Rails -New rail installations after January 1, 2017 shall comply with the following specifications: (1) Racetracks, including turf tracks, shall have inside and outside rails, including gap rails, designed, constructed and maintained to provide for the safety of jockeys and horses. This means that they shall have structural integrity, free of cracks, breaks, splinters and contain no exposed sharp edges or pins or joint protrusions. Wood rail systems are not permitted. Existing race rail shall be inspected by the Commission each year. Race rail deemed unsafe by the Commission must be corrected. Prior to installing a new rail system, racetracks will confirm with the Commission that any new rail is approved. (2) The top of the rail on dirt and turf courses must be at least 38 inches but not more than 50 inches above the top of the cushion. The inside rail posts shall have a gooseneck shape of no less than 15 inches with a maximum of 24 inches, measured horizontally from the trackside of the gooseneck post to a point directly below the front edge of the trackside rail; the inside rail overhang shall have a continuous, smooth cover. The outside rail shares the same height as the inside rail and must have a minimum of a 12 inch and a maximum of 18 inch gooseneck shape. (3) All rails for dirt and turf courses must be constructed of materials designed to withstand the impact of a horse running at a gallop.

Significant Changes • Old language: – The top of the rail must be at least 38 inches but not more than 42 inches above the top of the cushion. – The inside rail shall have no less than a 24 -inch overhang with a continuous smooth cover. • New language: – The top of the rail on dirt and turf courses must be at least 38 inches but not more than 50 inches above the top of the cushion. – The inside rail posts shall have a gooseneck shape of no less than 15 inches with a maximum of 24 inches, measured horizontally from the trackside of the gooseneck post to a point directly below the front edge of the trackside rail; the inside rail overhang shall have a continuous, smooth cover.

Effects of Changes • Commission oversight – Structural integrity • Allows for new rail systems that are taller. – In theory, horses can see them better – Less likely to jump or fall over • Wood rails are not permitted. • New language adds specifications for turf tracks. (previously weren’t mentioned) – Requires Gooseneck – Requires Outside rails

Reasons for modifications • New materials – u. PVC – PVC is still not allowed, but technology has improved so new u. PVC won’t break or splinter. – Taller, flexible fences have a successful history in Europe and Australia. – Some moveable rails have design flaws and create dangerous situations. – New designs allow for fences that are safe, yet easily moveable which is well suited to turf racing.

Not Acceptable

Acceptable Global Barrier Systems - Mawsafe Duralock

Old vs. New

Plastic Rail vs. “Safety Rail” There is no substitute for a “Safety Rail”! Examples – Fontana • Arlington Park • Canterbury • Parts are needed – Horsemen’s Tack and Equipment • Rider Protection System

Horsemen’s Tack and Equipment Rider Protection System • Stationary Rail – Installed at Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Gulfstream, Prairie Meadows, Indiana Grand, Belterra Park, Lone Star Park, Fairgrounds et. al. • Designed and tested for safety of horse and rider

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Turf Racing

Turf Rails: Old vs. New Old • https: //www. youtube. com/ watch? time_continue=86&v =Q 2 Va. Nj. VQ 7_s • Shorter, More Rigid design New • https: //www. bing. com/vide os/search? q=mawsafe&&vi ew=detail&mid=C 394591 C 1 15 CD 6 D 3 C 55 EC 394591 C 115 CD 6 D 3 C 55 E&&FORM=VDRV RV • Taller, Flexible Design • Kick out uprights!!!

Other Considerations • One size does not fit all

Recommendations • Stationary rails should be “Safety Rails” with a smooth continuous cover, such as the Fontana or the Horsemen’s Tack & Equipment. • Moveable rails should not have supports that could cause injury if landed on. • Any structure within close proximity to the rail should be covered with padding. • Installations should include consultation with jockeys and horsemen

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