1.         SECTION 21.2 - IMPORTED HORSES - Imported horses may be allowed by PHILRACOM to participate in races held in the Philippines on the following conditions:

a.         Only imported horses that will be raced shall not be more than four (4) years old from the actual date of foaling when they arrive in the Philippines;

b.         Must satisfy the conditions stated in the above SECTION 21.0 b, c, d, & e;

c.         Shall only be allowed to run for a period of not more than three (3) years from its first official race for a purse in the Philippines or upon reaching the age of seven (7) years from actual date of foaling, whichever comes first.

2.         SECTION 31. UNFAIR START - If any horse was riderless at the time of a start was effected, or if a horse was denied a fair start and such occurence materially prejudiced the chances of that horse, said horse shall be declared as a non-starter.  All bets on the said horse shall be refunded and corresponding dividends shall be paid.

These amendments to the Racing Rules shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication.

Adopted:

for the commission:

(SGD.) NARMO P. NOBLEJAS
Executive Director III