HORSEMEN’S INFORMATION GUIDE

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

2 © JCSA /Douglas DeFelice WELCOME

Welcome to the 2021 Saudi Cup hosted by The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on February 20. This guide has been published in an effort to provide you with basic information about the event and the racetrack. Should you require any more information on any aspect of the Saudi Cup please contact Emer Fallon [email protected] or the International Racing Bureau [email protected]

Note: If there is any discrepancy between the rules in the printed paper version of this guide and the digital PDF version, the rules set forth in the digital PDF version shall apply.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the JCSA will be constantly reviewing ways in which the 2021 Saudi Cup can be delivered in the safest and most enjoyable manner. For further information and for regular updates please check our website: www.thesaudicup.com.sa

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAIRMAN’ S WELCOME...... 7

SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS ...... 8

INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE...... 26

TRAVEL INFORMATION

OWNERS/TRAINERS/GROOMS/JOCKEYS...... 29

SHIPPING/QUARANTINE/STABLING...... 37

MEDICATION, TESTING AND SAFETY ...... 42

TRAINING ...... 56

RACE DAY PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT...... 57

JOCKEY RULES AND GUIDANCE ...... 59

CONTACTS ...... 66

GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 67

4 © JCSA /Mahmoud Khalid "We are pleased that all races remain free to enter, free to run and I hope that we will once again welcome the world’s best Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians to compete for total prize money of $30.5m on Saudi Cup Day’" 5 © JCSA /Martin Dokoupil ""Last Last yeyearar’s introduction of the globally acclaimed turf course, the first such track in Saudi Arabia, wawass another important step in our rraacingcing evoevolution"

6 CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Horsemen’s Guide for the 2021 Saudi Cup weekend. It seems just a short while ago that we were compiling the pages of this document for the fi rst time, yet so much has happened in the interim. On the domestic front we planned and delivered Saudi Arabia’s fi rst international race day. Th e significance of this achievement cannot be overstated. To host not only the world’s richest race but also a seven-race undercard featuring six international contests in year one, is a point of pride for the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. Last year’s introduction of the globally acclaimed turf course, the fi rst such track in Saudi Arabia, was another important step in our racing evolution and, thanks in part to this development, 2020 saw winners trained in fi ve countries. We are confident that the 2021 renewal will continue attract the best from around the world. We are now working to ensure continued improvements. Our goal is to work with the local and regional racing communities to enhance the sport in Saudi Arabia, enacting change and development in meaningful and sustainable ways. Our ambition to become a Part I IFHA country and secure black type status for our races is well documented. We know we need the backing of the sport to achieve these goals and so in these pages we set out our invitation to global horse racing. Th ere are some changes for 2021 - an increase in prize money and a new international race on the Friday - all designed to provide added intrigue across two days of racing. It is too early to say, due to global challenges posed by Covid-19, exactly what form race weekend will take. We can only confirm our commitment to ensuring our programme is delivered in the safest and most enjoyable way possible for horse connections. We are pleased that all races remain free to enter, free to run and I hope that we will once again welcome the world’s best Th oroughbreds and Purebred Arabians to compete for total prize money of $30.5m on Saturday February 20, 2021. We look forward to receiving the free nominations to the Saudi Cup card by January 5, 2021, and to staging the second renewal of this very special event.

HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal Chairman, Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia. 7 SCHEDULE © JCSA /Neville Hopwood & CONDITIONS

IN THIS SECTION OF THE GUIDE 1. Race Schedule 2. Entry Procedures 3. Field Selection System 4. Prize Money Distribution 5. Track Distances 6. Race Conditions

8 1) RACE SCHEDULE

DATE: FR IDAY 19 & SATU RDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2021 Location: King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, KSA. Entry Deadline: Tuesday January 5, 2021. Entry Procedure: All races are free to enter and free to run. Please contact the International Racing Bureau for further information.

The total purse for The Saudi Cup Weekend International Races is $31,000,000.

Friday 19

RACE CONDITION DISTANCE PURSE SURFACE THE SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP 4YO+ 2100M $500,000 TURF

Saturday 20 RACE CONDITION DISTANCE PURSE SURFACE THE SAUDI CUP 4YO+ 1800M $20,000,000 DIRT THE LONG DISTANCE TURF HANDICAP 4YO+ 3000M $2,500,000 TURF THE OBAIYA ARABIAN CLASSIC 4YO+ 2000M $2,000,000 DIRT THE SAUDI DERBY 3YO 1600M $1,500,000 DIRT THE RIYADH DIRT SPRINT 3YO+ 1200M $1,500,000 DIRT THE 1351 TURF SPRINT 4YO+ 1351M $1,000,000 TURF THE MIDDLE DISTANCE TURF CUP 4YO+ 2100M $1,000,000 TURF THE JOCKEY CLUB LOCAL HANDICAP 4YO+ 1800M $1,000,000 DIRT

9 2) ENTRY PROCEDURES CL OS IN G DATE - JA NUAR Y 5, 20 21

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for entry in the Saudi Cup Meeting races, horses must enter by noon at place of entry on TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021. Th ere will be no entry fee. Th e Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) reserves the right to refuse the entry of any horse, in JCSA’s sole discretion, for any reason, including, but not limited to, situations where any connection (e.g., owner, trainer, jockey) of such horse has engaged or may have engaged in conduct, or become the subject of a regulatory or law enforcement inquiry or action alleging conduct that is unlawful, unethical or which may otherwise compromise the integrity of the Saudi Cup Meeting. Please refer to the race conditions for the qualification rules.

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SUPPLEMENTARY FEE Th e supplementary fee (for those horses not already nominated) to be made by TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, at a cost of 1% of the total purse of the relevant race. Supplementary fees will only be charged for horses which are subsequently invited. Supplementary fees are non-refundable for invited horses except in the event of sickness or disability certified by an 10 official track veterinarian acceptable to JCSA. International Entries to be made through the International Racing Bureau.

CONTACTS: ADRIAN BEAUMONT – Great Britain,

Ireland, Scandinavia and GCC Countries

Tel: +44 1638 668881

Mob: +44 7808 903158 [email protected] CHANTAL CHAPPUIS – France

Tel: + 33 9 61 33 63 81

Mob: + 33 6 07 76 32 34 [email protected] DAVID CONOLLY SMITH – Germany

Tel: +49 89 3303 8098

Mob: +49 160 9674 7958 [email protected] FRANCA VITTADINI – Italy

Mob: +39 (0331) 91 31 78 [email protected] NAOHIRO GODA – Japan

Mob: +81 90 3427 1753 [email protected] CINDY NIEMETZ – USA WesttCoas

Mob: +1 (818) 203-8281 [email protected] NICK ESLER – USA East Coast, Mid-West anda Canad

Mob: +1 (561) 634-1306

.com naesler11@gmail LOCAL ENTRIES TO BE MADE TO: [email protected] 11 © JCSA /Neville Hopwood 3) FIELD SELECTION SYSTEM

A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in each of in the race, after careful consideration of any the international races on February 19 & 20. entry’s overall standing and potential to perform Th e runners will be by invitation only. adequately in the race. Consequently, no entry, whether local or international, is guaranteed Th e JCSA Racing Consultant and Handicapper selection even if fewer than the maximum 14 (Phil Smith) will assign a rating to each starters are selected. thoroughbred horse that is entered or supplemented Th e Selection Panel has the sole authority and for these races. Th e Arabian Classic will be discretion in determining the line-up of the races handicapped by Neil Abrahams. Th ese ratings will and the decision of the Selection Panel shall be fi nal. form the basis for the selection procedure, although JCSA reserves the right to have up to two local the Selection Panel (which will meet in early reserves at the time of declaration. Th ese reserves January) will consider all relevant factors. can draw into the race up to scratch time Th ere will be two spaces reserved for local horses (8am on race day). trained in KSA in all international races subject Th e horse that fi nishes 1st in the qualifying races to the horse having had at least one run in the listed below will secure an invitation for the country prior to February 1, 2021. following races even if not previously entered. In the handicap races the selection process will Saudi Cup: be high weights preferred as long as the Selection Pegasus World Cup G1, Gulfstream Park Panel believes the horses are suitable to be running Champions Cup G1, Chukyo Racecourse over those distances. Two slots will be reserved for Saudi trained horses even if not high enough on Riyadh Dirt Sprint: the ratings scale to be guaranteed a run. Capella Stakes G3, Nakayama Racecourse Th e JCSA reserves the right and has the sole Middle Distance Turf Cup: authority to decide on the number of runners Pegasus World Cup Turf G1, Gulfstream Park 12 © JCSA /Mahmoud Khalid

4) P RIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION

Owner – 70% Jockey – 10% Trainer – 10% Stable Staff – 10% PRIZE MONEY WILL NOT BE TAXED BY THE KSA AUTHORITIES 13 14 5) TRACK DISTANCES

High Point Low Point Low

Low Point

High Point

Low Point Low QUARANTINE

1200 M 1200

1400 M 1400 1600 M 1600

1800 M 1800 2000 M 2000

Low Point STABLES

High Point

1351 M 1351 3000 M 3000

High Point

BOWLING GREEN

CLUBHOUSE 2100 M 2100 WINNING WINNING POST

BOWLING GREEN

PARADE RING WEIGHING PRE- PARADE ROOM RING GRANDSTAND VILLAS

QUARANTINE STABLES

Course Map STARTS WINNING POSTS King Abdulaziz Racetrack ROUTES TO TURF STARTS Riyadh, KSA ROUTES TO DIRT STARTS 2021 SERVICE ROADS DIRTHORSEWALK COURSE CHARACTERISTICS (The Outer Track) ACCESS GATES TO TURF TRACK The dirt track is 2,000 metres with a 450-metre chute. The Saudi Cup run over 1800m runs just the one turn. 0 ½ 1 furlong 0 10 The50 turns100 are200m very gentle 500 metres in length and the straights are both 500 metres. The width of the track is 25 metres.

0 ½ 1 furlong

0 10 50 100 200m

TURF TRACK CHARACTERISTICS (The Inner Track)

The turf course is 1800m around with 438m straights.

The bend length is 478m and the track width is 21m. 15 © JCSA/Douglas DeFelice 6) RACE CONDITIONS

KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA To close on Tuesday January 5, 2021 – free nominations. Once entered, horses will be invited, and no fees will be payable. These races will be limited to 14 starters. No horses running on the Friday or Saturday are to be administered Lasix (Furosemide) and Bute (Phenylbutazone) or any other NSAID. No horse will be permitted to race on both Friday and Saturday. No jockey will be allowed to claim in any international race For further information and to make international entries please contact the International Racing Bureau.

16 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2021

THE SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP

2100METRES / 10 & 1/2 FURLONGS – TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $500,000

Distributed as follows: $300,000 to the winning horse. The second horse The minimum rating at time of entry (January 5, to receive $100,000, the third $50,000, the fourth 2021) must exceed 85 and the maximum rating can be no higher than 110. Horses must have a published $25,000, the fifth $15,000, the sixth $10,000. rating in the country of training to qualify for entry. A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH However, the JCSA handicapper will determine the final weight to be carried. bred 3yos & up. Ratings for entry will be taken at time of closing Horses must be trained in an International on Tuesday January 5, 2021. The handicap will be Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) published on Wednesday January 13, 2021. member country which is not included in the IFHA Horses who win a race subsequent to the publication of the handicap on or after January 13, 2021, will be International Cataloguing Standards Part 1 Nations, subject to a penalty of 2kgs. subject to required quarantine protocols being in The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the place. International horses must have had at least one bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case run in their trainer’s country prior to entry. Locally of the invited top weight horses being withdrawn before declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg trained horses in Saudi Arabia must have had a least and all other weights will rise accordingly. one run in KSA by February 1, 2021. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. The JCSA reserve the right to invite a representative Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February field of horses from a variety of countries. 16, 2021. 17 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021 THE SAUDI CUP 1800 METRES / 9 FURLONGS - DIRT TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $20,000,000

Distributed as follows: $10,000,000 to the winning horse. e second to receive $3,500,000, the third $2,000,000, the fourth $1,500,000, the  fth $1,000,000, the sixth $600,000, the seventh $500,000, the eighth $400,000, the ninth $300,000, the tenth $200,000. Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. Weights: NH bred and SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb SH bred 3yos 53.5kgs / 118lb Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb ere will be two spaces reserved for locally trained horses, both of which must have had at least one run in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. e horses that  nish 1st in the Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park and Champions Cup, Chukyo Racecourse, will secure an invitation for the Saudi Cup even if not previously entered. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Supplementary entry for non-original entries of $200,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February 16, 2021. In order to enter, internationally trained horses must either have: A domestic rating of 110 or above (106 for  llies and mares) OR Finished in the  rst four in an IFHA Part 1 Country 18 Group 1 or 2 race. © JCSA /Neville Hopwood

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20 THE LONG DISTANCE TURF HANDICAP 3000 METRES / 1 MILE 7 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $2,500,000

Distributed as follows: $1,500,000 to the winning horse. The second horse There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained to receive $500,000, the third $250,000, the fourth horses even if not high enough on the ratings scale to $125,000, the fifth $75,000, the sixth $50,000. be guaranteed a run. Both horses must have had at A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred least one run in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. 3yos & up. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Ratings for entry will be taken at time of closing on Tuesday January 5, 2021. The handicap will be Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February published on Wednesday January 13, 2021. 16, 2021. Horses who win a race subsequent to the publication In order to enter, internationally trained horses must of the handicap on or after January 13, 2021, will be either have: subject to a penalty of 2kgs. A domestic rating of 100 or above The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the (96 for fillies and mares) bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case of OR the invited top weight horses being withdrawn before declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg and all Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country other weights will rise accordingly. Group 1, 2 or 3 race.

THE OBAIYA ARABIAN CLASSIC 2000 METRES / 1 MILE 2 FURLONGS - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $2,000,000

Distributed as follows: $1,200,000 to the winning horse. The second horse There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained to receive $400,000, the third $200,000, the fourth horses, both of which must have had at least one run $100,000, the fifth $60,000, the sixth $40,000. in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. Supplementary entry for non-original entries Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb of $20,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. SH bred 3yos 53.5kgs / 118lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February 16, Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb 2021. 21 THE SAUDI DERBY 1600METRES / ONE MILE - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,500,000

Distributed as follows: $900,000 to the winning horse. The second to There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained receive $300,000, the third $150,000, the fourth horses, both of which must have had at least one run $75,000, the fifth $45,000, the sixth $30,000. in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Open to NH bred and SH bred 3yos only. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Weights: NH bred 3yos 55kgs / 121lb SH bred 3yos 59.5kgs / 131lb Supplementary entry for non-original entries of $15,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb Should no SH Bred 3yo declare to run the weights Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February will be adjusted to 57kgs / 126lb 16, 2021.

THE RIYADH DIRT SPRINT 1200METRES / 6 FURLONGS - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,500,000

Distributed as follows: $900,000 to the winning horse. The second to The horse that finishes 1st in the Capella Stakes, receive $300,000, the third $150,000, the fourth Nakayama Racecourse, will secure an invitation for $75,000, the fifth $45,000, the sixth $30,000. The Riyadh Dirt Sprint even if not previously entered. Open to NH bred and SH bred 3yos & up. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 59.5 kgs/ 131lb Supplementary entry for non-original entries of NH bred 3yos 52kgs / 115lb $15,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. SH bred 3yos 58kgs / 128lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4 lb 16, 2021. If no NH bred 3yo is declared to run, the weights In order to enter, internationally trained horses must will be adjusted to: either have: SH bred 3yos 55.5k / 123lb, SH & NH bred 4yos & A domestic rating of 95 or above (91 for fillies and mares) up 57k (126lb) OR There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained horses, both of which must have had at least one run Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Group 1, 2, 3 or listed race. 22 © JCSA /Douglas DeFelice

THE 1351 TURF SPRINT 1351 METRES / 6 AND 3/4 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000

Distributed as follows: $600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse Supplementary entry for non-original entries of to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth $10,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. $50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000. Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. 16, 2021. Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb In order to enter, internationally trained horses must SH bred 3yos 54.5kgs / 120lb either have: Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb A domestic rating of 100 or above (96 for fillies and There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained mares) horses, both of which must have had at least one run OR in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Group 1, 2 or 3 race. 23 THE MIDDLE DISTANCE TURF CUP 2100METRES / 10 AND 1/2 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000

Distributed as follows: $600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse Middle Distance Turf Cup even if not previously entered. to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. $50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000. Supplementary entry for non-original entries of Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. $10,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021. Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57 kgs / 126lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February SH bred 3yos 53kgs / 117lb 16, 2021. Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb In order to enter, internationally trained horses must There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained either have: horses, both of which must have had at least one run A domestic rating of 100 or above (96 for fillies and mares) in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. OR The horse that finishes 1st in the Pegasus World Cup Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country Turf, Gulfstream Park, will secure an invitation for The Group 1, 2 or 3 race.

THE JOCKEY CLUB LOCAL HANDICAP 1800METRES / 9 FURLONG S-DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000

Distributed as follows: $600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse of the invited top weight horses being withdrawn to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth before declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg $50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000. and all other weights will rise accordingly. A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. 3yos & up (Open to both imported and Saudi-bred horses, trained in KSA only). All horses must have Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February run in KSA at least once prior to February 1, 2021. 16, 2021. The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the The handicap will be published on Wednesday bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case February 3, 2021. 24 © JCSA /Douglas DeFelice

25 INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2021, KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK,RIYADH.

Conditions: The jockey with the most points after the four races To consist of four handicap races through the have been run will receive the trophy at the closing domestic card, all of which will take place on the ceremony. If a dead heat occurs in a race, the points dirt course and worth $400,000 each, with jockeys for the two places are added together, divided by to receive 15% of prize money won. two and shared between the two jockeys. If there is a tie for the Challenge, there will be a countback on Races to have a top weight of 62kg and bottom the number of winners and the jockey with the most weight of 55kg. winners will be adjudged the winner overall; if they There will be a random draw for mounts on Tuesday are still level, then second places will be counted, February 16, 2021. then if necessary third places, then if necessary Challenge Overview: fourth places. If they are still level, there will be joint winners. Jockeys will be made up of seven international women, two local men and five international men. Jockey Challenge Purse All races to consist of 14 runners and 5 reserves, all (Separate from the individual race prize money): 14 jockeys are to ride in each race. Total Pot: $100,000 The following points will be given to each jockey 1st $30,000 according to the placing of his or her mount and the 2nd $20,000 ranking of each jockey will be determined by the total number of points earned in the four races: - 3rd $10,000 1st 15 points 4th $5,000 2nd 10 points 5th to 14th each get $3,500 3rd 7 points 4th 4 points 5th 2 points

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27 DIRT TRACK SPECIFICATIONS

COURSE CHARACTERISTICS Left-handed, it’s a fair galloping track with long sweeping bends. Th is ensures the King Abdulaziz Racetrack is an extremely fair track in which horses can win from both the front and the back. Th ere is minimal kickback. ‘It’s based on Belmont, a one-turn mile-and-a quarter. Of all the dirt tracks I’ve ridden, it’s the one I like best. Th e big difference is there’s not much kickback. It gives closers a better chance and, in general, I ride with only one pair of goggles. I’veriddenseveralgrasshorsesonit,andtheyadaptedreallywell.It’s awonderfultrack,apropertrack.’ Frankie Dettori ‘It’s one of the best dirt tracks in the world. A wonderful track and I know that the American jockeys like it very much because it really suits the American horses… It has a long straight, about 400 metres, and there is not much kickback.’ Olivier Peslier

28 © JCSA /Mahmoud Khalid TRAVEL INFORMATION OWNERS/T RA INERS/GROOMS/JOCKEYS

WEATHER one horse participating at The Saudi Cup Meeting, Weather in February is generally very pleasant with only one set of concessions will be granted. No temperatures in the mid 20’s C (70F). additional concessions will be reallocated. Evening average temperature of 11C (52F). iv) In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at The Saudi There is minimal to no rainfall in the average February Cup Meeting, a nominated owner per horse will in Riyadh. receive a maximum of two concessions – one for VISAS the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner. The JCSA will assist with all visa considerations v) To guarantee flight availability, Owners, Trainers following the issuing of invitations. and Jockeys need to confirm their travel schedules TRAVEL INFORMATION to the JCSA as early as possible and preferably at least two weeks before the race day. The JCSA will provide air tickets to Riyadh. vi) Any connections who take it upon themselves to For the connections of overseas horses participating book travel arrangements will not be reimbursed. in The Saudi Cup Meeting. Return business class air Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & tickets on a carrier designated by the JCSA will be sent Grooms to the following connections: Economy class air tickets will be provided for a i) Registered owner, up to 2 tickets maximum of two persons per horse at the JCSA’s ii) Trainer, up to 2 tickets expense. iii) Jockey, one ticket Only the above connections are eligible for travel concessions and the following restrictions apply: i) In the event a connection fulfils more than one role (i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted – one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. ii) Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Riyadh, KSA are not eligible for travel subsidies. iii) In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than 29 ACCOMMODATION

Hotel accommodation, room only basis, will be provided at the official hotel. One room for a maximum of two persons will be provided to each of the following connections: i) Registered owner, 5 nights ii) Trainer, 5 nights iii) Jockey, 4 nights Owners, trainers, or jockeys residing in the KSA are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies. Only the above accommodation concessions will be granted, and the following restrictions apply: i) Owners, trainers and jockeys wishing to be accommodated for a longer period than the number of nights listed above will cover the cost of any additional nights and associated expenses themselves. ii) Please note concessions are not transferable. Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the official hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses. Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Grooms i) A maximum of two persons per horse will be provided accommodation. Food, beverages, transport, internet as well as laundry will all be provided. ii) The majority of staff will be accommodated in villas on site in shared rooms, hotels can be requested for assistant trainers. Where possible we will guarantee at least one member of staff will be accommodated onsite. iii) Any extension of stay will not be covered by the JCSA. Any stay at a hotel other than the JCSA’s selected hotels will be on each individual’s own account. Further information on hotels will be issued via relevant JCSA representatives following the issuing of invites for connections.

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31 KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK SITE MAP

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35 TRANSPORT SERVICE Th e following transport services will be arranged by the JCSA: Owners, Trainers & Jockeys i) King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh and the Official Hotel. ii) Transport between the official hotels and King Abdulaziz Racecourse for morning track work and the Saudi Cup Meeting. iii) Transport between the official hotels and the venues of official functions. Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Grooms i) Airport transfer. ii) Transport to the venues for official functions. iii) Shuttles will be provided between hotels/villas and the racecourse. Connections (including jockeys and grooms) should have their own insurance arrangements in place.

36 © JCSA /Mahmoud Khalid SHIPPING/ QUARANTINE/ STABLING Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by the JCSA. In addition, costs for stables, fodder, and farrier will also be covered. APPOINTED SHIPPERS:

IMPORTATION OF HORSES INTO THE KSA EUROPE & MIDDLE/FAR EAST

Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd Conditions for the importation into KSA of horses to compete CONTACTS: at the 2021 Saudi Cup International Races and return to their country of origin: James MacEwan Mobile: +447502990628 Horses from all countries will be required to meet, as a E-mail: minimum, the KSA temporary import conditions* appropriate [email protected] to the country of origin. See Conditions below.

Lucy Greayer In addition, horses from North and South America will have to Mobile: +447786023375 be vaccinated or blood tested for EEE/WEE in order to meet E-mail: European Union transit conditions. [email protected] Whilst in the KSA, International Racehorses will be stabled USA AND CANADA in Regional Groups, in designated Isolation Stables, separately from local horses. Access will be restricted. Mersant International CONTACTS: Horses will be isolated, disease tested, vaccinated, and treated as necessary to allow them to return to the country of origin or Chris Santarelli to any other nominated country to which the connections wish Phone: +1 917 561 2890 to send them. See also Conditions, regarding return conditions. E-mail: [email protected] All horses are required to be in KSA by 12 noon on Wednesday February 17. QUARANTINE MANAGER

Feargal Cooper E-mail: [email protected]

37 POST ARRIVAL RECOVERY PERIOD EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS Note: After arrival in KSA, horses will be restricted American horses must be vaccinated, or blood tested, for to the allocated compound at the quarantine facility EEE/WEE in order to meet European Union transit for 48 hours, post arrival, if they have travelled requirements - details can be obtained from the relevant more than six hours stable door to stable door. If a USA/Canadian veterinary authorities. horse has travelled less than six hours, they will be Note: horses must not be vaccinated against Venezuelan confined to the barn area for 12 hours. They will not Equine Encephalomyelitis within 6 months prior to be allowed access to the training tracks during this export. Discuss this with your veterinarian as some EEE/ time. These rules are intended to reduce the risk WEE vaccines have a VEE component. of respiratory disease developing in the horses and possibly spreading to earlier arrivals. Each compound RETURN CONDITIONS has a walking area. Please note; the conditions below are for horses returning *Import Conditions applicable to all horses from the directly to the country of origin (the country from northern hemisphere. which they were exported to KSA). Horses returning to a country other than the country of origin may have to 1. No pre-export isolation is required meet different conditions. The official shipping agents 2. All horses will require certain blood tests will be able to advise on this. (negative) within 30 days of export to meet KSA Import conditions. This may vary from country of ALL HORSES - INSECTICIDE TREATMENT export. In order to meet most countries' return conditions and KSA 3. All horses must have received, during the 90 days temporary import protocols all horses must be treated with immediately prior to export but not within 14 days: an approved insecticide/repellent every time they leave the Either, two primary vaccinations against Equine stables for training. The products approved for use in KSA Influenza, between 21 and 42 days apart with the contain pyrethroids and have been used for several years same vaccine. without problem. If trainers know of any problems related Or, to the use of such products on their horses, they should advise JCSA prior to horses being shipped so alternative a booster vaccination against equine influenza which products can be considered and obtained. was given within 12 months of a certified primary course, or within 12 months of a certified booster i) American horses that remain in KSA for less than 60 vaccination where it and any previous booster days may return to the USA immediately after their last vaccinations, had been administered annually within race but are required to complete seven days USDA post a regular 12-month period since the primary course. import quarantine. They may also have to be blood tested All vaccinations need to be certified. in order to meet EU transit requirements. For KSA import purposes a primary course of ii) EU horses that remain in KSA for less than 30 days may vaccinations against equine influenza will be return to the EU immediately after their last race, without considered to consist of at least two doses of the additional quarantine or testing. same vaccine between 21 and 42 days apart. If the horse is not returning directly to your home country Original certification showing all relevant after the race, please discuss with the appointed shipping 38 vaccinations must travel with the horse. agent on the various logistics and certification required. ISOLATION BARNS Th ere are 16 barns of six boxes each in the Isolation Stable area with a minimum of 50 meters between each barn. Horse contact areas are double fenced with a fi ve- meter separation between the fences. Each is an individual unit that is separated from the other barns by mesh fencing with signs indicating that this is a restricted area. Th e Isolation barn is completely enclosed with vector screening to prevent insects from entering the barn. Th is reduces the chance of a disease spreading and provides a comfortable environment for the horses. Each box within the isolation barn measures approximately 3.6 metres by 3.6 meters. Th e fl oor has a nonslip rubberized surface with an open area protected by vector screening over the breezeway to allow plenty of light and air into the barns. Each barn has a large central breezeway, approximately 4 meters wide, to allow multiple horses to enter and leave the barn at the same time and also with a very high ceiling to produce a large volume barn. Each separate barn is linked by a sand track to a light work track. Th e entire isolation complex is approximately 400 meters (1/4 mile) from the main track. Horses will be permitted to train on the main track, both dirt and turf, at training times organized according to the regional group to which the horse belongs. Apart from the time of racing, all horses will be kept separated in the regional groups.

39 BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES FOR THE ISOLATION FACILITY 1. Only accredited visiting international stable 10. It is the trainers/representative’s responsibility to personnel and essential JCSA employees will ensureallhorsesexercisingoutsidethebarnsarewiped be allowed access to the isolation facility. No down with the insect repellent provided in each barn children under 12 years old are permitted without prior to exiting the barns. Where required the daily permission. treatment must be recorded and signed. 2. No animals, other than quarantine horses, may be 11. During exercise periods instructions of track brought into the facility. marshals must be obeyed and a minimum 50 meters 3. No media (private photography of own horses and separation maintained between groups of horses. personnel allowed). Failure to do so may result in a revision of export requirements and an extended quarantine period. 4. A maximum of two registered owners per trainer permitted during visiting hours of 6.00 to 10.30am 12. Safety vests and skull caps to be worn at all times and 4 to 5.30pm. All owners must be accompanied when mounted in the Isolation Facility. by a trainer or representative at all times. The JCSA 13. Horses and personnel must enter and leave the reserves the right to refuse admission or expel from Isolation facilities through approved gateways. the premises any person. 14. Any suspected contagious or infectious disease of 5. Only the trainer or in their absence, representative, people or horses must be reported immediately to and grooms will be permitted access to horses in isolation management. quarantine for the first 48 hours after arrival. 15. No smoking is permitted in the barns. Alcohol is 6. All visitors (not including trainers/grooms) must not permitted in KSA. wear protective clothing provided, wash hands 16. All persons attending horses in the facility are before and after entry to the barn and sign the subject to the Rules and Regulations of the JCSA. visitors record forms. Trainers and Grooms will not 17. The trainer or representative must monitor and have access to barns where they do not have horses. record their horse’s temperature daily and ideally in 7. Only official accredited vehicles allowed in isolation both the morning and the afternoon. area. 8. Only medications and treatments issued and/or approved by JCSA Equine Hospital (REH) are permitted. Only REH or REH approved vets and therapists are allowed to treat horses. REH vets will be prepared to liaise and work with home vets when required. 9. Vector screens must be closed at all times and only opened for the entry/exit of horses. 40 SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS OF ALL INVITED RUNNERS. FEED & EQUIPMENT All shipping arrangements will be co-ordinated You will need to bring your feed with the horses for through Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd and the period you are in KSA. You will need to submit their appointed shipping agents. seven full working days prior to your departure: For the international horses invited to run on Saudi • C ompleted list of the feed with full description Cup weekend, Th e JCSA will pay or provide for: name of manufacture. Th e following expenses for overseas horses, for the • C ompleted list of ingredients – amount (weight) – duration of their stay in KSA prior to and including the number of pieces running of all races on the Saudi Cup programme: • C ompleted detailed itemized packing list of all a) F odder (timothy hay, alfalfa) bedding (shavings), equipment you will bring. water (bottled) and basic horse care products. Equipment will be limited to 150 Kgs per horse. b) Shoeing (non-therapeutic) When tack and equipment cannot be accommodated on the pallet, all additional goods must fi t into a LD3 Please note that horses travelling from GCC countries container. Th e JCSA reserve the right to carry out will receive a travel allowance based on the current random inspections of all trainers’ equipment during commercial rate as determined by the Saudi Cup. their time in Riyadh. All horses’ travel subsidy will be based on two per NO Prohibited substances – alcohol – medicine or pallet, sharing a stall and a half. If a horse requires their veterinary products. own pallet this will be subject to space availability and will be payable by the owner. All horses must travel with their passport and any other official identifi cation papers, which must be Horses from the same region will, as far as possible, availableforinspectionandcollectionbytheveterinary travel on the same fl ights. authorities upon their arrival at the isolation barns. Th e JCSA will arrange and cover the normal costs Th ese documents will be endorsed and returned prior of return transport by road from the home stable to to the horses’ departure from KSA. departure airport and return air transportation to All requested documents must be submitted to the country of origin based. Th e subsidy terminates on shippers in a timely manner where time frames are landing if they travel onto another race. Any change requested. Trainers are to ensure these are fully from the transport arrangement suggested by Th e JCSA which incurs additional cost will be at the owner’s completed and eligible. Th e Packing List for Feed expense. & Equipment MUST be fully itemized and trainers will be accountable for each item. Th e JCSA and its transport agents will not be liable for any death, injury or illness to any invited horses during transportation to and from KSA or while in KSA. Th e JCSA or its agents, will not be responsible for horse insurance. Th e JCSA will not provide any local horse to serve as a 41 companion horse. MEDICATION, TESTING & SAFETY

PRE-EMBARKATION, MEDICATION INSPECTION/HISTORY DECLARATION AND INSPECTION 1. Th e Pre-Travel Veterinary History Declaration All trainers must complete medication declaration Th e veterinary history declaration must: forms MDF1 (A & B) and the Veterinary Information • Disclose all relevant recent veterinary history including document(provided)forinvitedhorsespriortoshipping. routine and ongoing medications; Th ere is a continuation form MDF 2 which will need • D isclose previous episodes of the appearance of blood to be completed for any further treatments given to the at both nostrils; horse after completion of MDF 1 and upon arrival into • D isclose previous episodes of cardiac arrhythmias the quarantine barn. IF NO MEDICATIONS HAVE including atrial fi brillation; BEEN ADMINISTERED A NIL RETURN IS • P rovide details of previous surgeries performed STILL REQUIRED FOR BOTH FORMS. including but not limited to orthopaedic fracture repair and upper respiratory tract surgeries; and POTENTIALLY LONG ACTING • I f appropriate, provide diagnostic images to document MEDICATIONS known pre-existing conditions and abnormalities. Any of the following long acting medications • C onfi rm that the infl uenza vaccination is compliant administered within six (6) months prior to departure with the requirements for the Saudi Cup races and for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are to be travel requirements. recorded on MDF1A: bisphosphonates, including 2. Th e Veterinary Inspection (TREATING VET) “Tildren”, corticosteroids, hormones, procaine Th is is to be completed between 5 and 10 days prior to penicillin and any other depot preparations and departure by the regular treating veterinarian. Th is is implants. Th e trade name, generic drug name, dose, to be recorded on the veterinary information certificate route of administration and last date of administration provided and returned to [email protected] must be recorded on the form. A nil return is required - Th e report is to include assessment of: if no long-acting medications have been administered. • G eneralhealth and freedom from evidence of infectious or contagious diseases ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS • Palpation of the musculoskeletal system. All other medications should be noted on MDF1B • A n examination in hand including a trot-up on a fi rm when administered within four weeks (28 days) of the level surface. horse departing for the KSA, even if the medication • A video recording of the trot up both away from is not considered to be a prohibited substance in your and towards the camera on a loose rein examined on home country. A nil return is required if no medication a fi rm and level surface. Th is is to be forwarded to has been administered. the veterinary team via WhatsApp or email using these contact details. +966 55 1500 523 or 42 [email protected] © JCSA /Douglas DeFelice

43 44 © JCSA /Mahmoud Khalid 3. Th e Veterinary Inspection (APPOINTED VET) PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES All invited horses will also be subject to a pre-travel veterinary inspection AND MEDICATION RULES by a JCSA approved veterinary surgeon before its departure to the KSA, All horses will be subject to testing irrespective of the country in which the horse is located at the time. for “prohibited substances” in Every effort will be made to complete this inspection within the 5-day accordance with the requirements set window prior to departure. Th e purpose of this inspection is to ensure out in Article 6 of the International that the horse is not suffering from any apparent problems, which could Agreement of the International possibly: Federation of Horseracing • Jeopardise its chances of competing in its race Authorities (IFHA), and as bound • Have an adverse effect on its performance in its race by the Racing Rules of the Jockey • Cause it to fi nish lame or suff er an injury during the race Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA Rules). • Adversely affect its health during travel Horses are tested for the presence of “prohibited substances” through the Th e inspection, as a minimum, requires the horse to be trotted in- routine collection of both pre-and hand on a fi rm fl at surface and to undergo palpation of its locomotor post-race blood and urine samples. structures, and include an inspection of its feet and the manner in which it is shod. A prohibited substance is considered Elective testing will be available to connections wishing to pre-test to be any substance that is capable their horses prior to shipment, this will be covered at their own of acting directly or indirectly expense. on any of the mammalian body systems, consistent with the model Upon arrival into KSA, all horses will have blood and hair samples defi nition in Article 6 of the taken for analysis for prohibited substances, including those substances that are prohibited at all times and those that are considered to have a IFHA International Agreement. legitimate therapeutic use. A prohibited substance means a substance (including its metabolites, 4. Th e Veterinary Inspection (IN RIYADH) isomers and artifacts) which falls All horses competing in the Saudi Cup race meeting (Saturday 20th into any of the categories specified in Feb 2021) to include the horses running in the International Jockeys these rules and/or as listed by JCSA Challenge races and Saudi International Handicap (Friday 19th Feb from time to time. 2021) will be subject to veterinary inspections prior to their race by a JCSA appointed veterinarian. Th e examination will include a trot up in hand on a fi rm level surface and may also include an examination under tack at the trot. Routine exercise will be monitored by the appointed JCSA appointed veterinarian. Further examination procedures may be performed to help assess the musculoskeletal system to quantify potential risk. Connections of all horses are obliged to cooperate with this process. Th e club reserves the right to refuse any horse to run if it is deemed a risk to itself, other horses in the fi eld, riders or the public. 45 The JCSA gives notice that the following are prohibited substances: (1) Substances capable at any time of causing either directly or indirectly an action or effect, or both an action and effect, within one or more of the following mammalian body systems:- (a) the nervous system (e) the urinary system (i) the immune system, except for licensed vaccines (b) the cardiovascular system (f) the reproductive system (j) the endocrine system (c) the respiratory system (g) the musculoskeletal system (k) endocrine secretions and their (d) the digestive system (h) the blood system synthetic counterparts

(2) Substances falling within, but not limited to, the following categories: acidifying agents antinauseants hormones) and their synthetic adrenergic blocking agents antineoplastic agents counterparts adrenergic stimulants antipsychotic agents hypnotics agents affecting calcium and bone antipyretics hypoglycaemic agents metabolism antirheumatoid agents hypolipidaemic agents alcohols antispasmodic agents immunomodifiers alkalinising agents antithrombotic agents masking agents muscle relaxants anabolic agents antitussive agents narcotic analgesics anaesthetic agents bloodcoagulants neuromuscular agents analgesics bronchodilators plasma volume expanders antiangina agents bronchspasm relaxants respiratory stimulants antianxiety agents buffering agents sedatives antiarrhythmic agents central nervous system stimulants stimulants anticholinergic agents cholinergic agents sympathomimetic amines anticoagulants corticosteroids tranquillisers anticonvulsants depressants vasodilators antidepressants diuretics vasopressor agents antiemetics erectile dysfunction agents vitamins administered by injection antifibrinolytic agents fibrinolytic agents oxygen carriers antihistamines haematopoietic agents agents that directly or indirectly antihypertensive agents haemostatic agents affect or manipulate gene anti-inflammatory agents hormones (including trophic expression 46 (3) Metabolites, artifacts and isomers of the Prohibited Substances prescribed by Sub-Rules (1) and (2) of this Rule. Threshold levels The JCSA gives notice that the following substances are 0.055 microgram free and conjugated testosterone per also deemed to be prohibited substances when present millilitre in urine from fillies and mares (unless in foal) above these thresholds: Only levels above the thresholds shall be taken as positive. • Prednisolone - 0.01 microgram free prednisolone per For the purpose of the Saudi Cup Races, the following millilitre in urine classifications also apply: • Total carbon dioxide – see section on TC02 testing and Substances prohibited at all times: alkanising agents below Substances that have no legitimate justification for use • Arsenic – 0.3 microgram total arsenic per millilitre in in racehorses at any time under a zero-tolerance policy. urine They include but are not limited to: • Total cobalt at a mass concentration of 0.1 micrograms • Non-approved substances - any substance not per millilitre in urine or 0.025 microgram total cobalt addressed by any of the subsequent classes of (free and protein bound) per millilitre in plasma substances, and which has no current approval by • Boldenone – 0.015 micrograms free and conjugated any government regulatory authority for veterinary boldenone per millilitre in urine from male horses use, or any substance not universally recognised by (other than geldings) veterinary regulatory authorities as valid veterinary • Dimethyl sulphoxide – 15 micrograms per millilitre in therapeutic treatment. urine or 1 microgram per millilitre in plasma • Anabolic agents: • In male horses other than geldings, 0.045 microgram (a) anabolic androgenic steroids free and glucuroconjugated 5α-estrane-3β, 17α-diol (b) other anabolic agents, including but not limited to per millilitre in urine when, at the screening stage, the selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) free and glucuroconjugated 5α-estrane-3β, 17α-diol (c) beta-2 agonists, unless the substance is prescribed by exceeds the free and glucuroconjugated 5(10)-estrene- a veterinarian as a bronchodilator at the appropriate dose 3β, 17α-diol in urine • Peptide hormones, growth factors and related • Hydrocortisone – 1 microgram hydrocortisone per substances: millilitre in urine (a) erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, including but not limited to erythropoietin (EPO), epoetin alfa, epoetin • Methoxytyramine – 4 micrograms free and conjugated beta, darbepoetin alfa, and methoxypolyethylene glycol- 3-methoxytyramine per millilitre in urine epoetin beta, peginesatide, hypoxia inducible factor • Salicylic acid – 750 micrograms salicylic acid per (HIF) stabilisers and HIF activators millilitre in urine or 6.5 micrograms per millilitre in (b) growth hormones and growth hormone releasing plasma factors, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and other • Testosterone – 0.02 microgram free and conjugated growth factors testosterone per millilitre in urine from geldings, or (c) synthetic proteins and peptides and synthetic 100 picograms free testosterone per millilitre in plasma analogues of endogenous proteins and peptides not from geldings, fillies and mares (unless in foal), or registered for medical or veterinary use 47 • Hormones and metabolic modulators: The JCSA also accepts the following Asian Screening (a) aromatase inhibitors Limits for controlling Firocoxib, Ketoprofen and (b) selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) Dantrolene in plasma: and other anti-estrogenic substances * Firocoxib: 2ng/mL in plasma. (c) agents modifying myostatin function, including but * Dantrolene: 0.1 ng/mL of 5-hydroxydantrolene in not limited to myostatin inhibitors plasma. (d) insulins * Ketoprofen: 2 ng/mL in plasma under the condition of (e) peroxisome proliferator activated receptor δ (PPARδ) a single IV or oral dose. agonists, including but not limited to GW 1516 The JCSA also accepts the IFHA residue limits for (f) AMPK activators, including but not limited to the control of Feed Contaminants and Environmental AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1- -D- β Substances as set out at: https://www.ifhaonline.org/ ribofuranoside) default.asp?section=IABRW&area=18 (g) other agents that directly or indirectly affect or manipulate gene expression. TCO2 testing and alkalinising agents • Allosteric effectors of haemoglobin, including but not The JCSA has stringent procedures for the testing limited to ITPP (myo-inositol trispyrophosphate) of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in blood samples • Venoms of any species or derivatives thereof taken pre-race. There are clear restrictions on the pre- • Oxygen carriers race administration of alkalinising agents which are • Any other substances with a similar chemical structure highlighted in the Notices section of the JCSA Rules or similar biological effect(s) to the substances listed and set out below. above. The following TCO2 testing procedures will apply for Substances with a legitimate therapeutic use: horses competing in the Saudi Cup races: This category includes substances that are “prohibited • Horses will be tested for TCO2 pre-race. substances” but which are not included in the list of • Horses will be sampled 45-50 minutes before race substances which are prohibited at all times. They are time – blood is taken and where analysis shows that permitted for use on a horse in training but cannot be a horse has a level of between 36 mmol/L and 37 detected in a race day sample. These substances include mmol/L, a second test is taken 10 minutes later. anti-inflammatory agents licensed for use in horses, and other medications used in the legitimate management of • If the second test is equal to or above 37 mmol/L the conditions during training. horse is scratched. A third test is taken 30 minutes Relevant international screening limits (ISLs) for later and if the TCO2 level is below the permitted therapeutic substances in urine and plasma will apply level, no penalty is imposed on the trainer. during the screening of samples from horses competing • A horse sent for a third test will also be sent for blood in Saudi Cup Races. (See: https://www.ifhaonline.org/ sampling which will be taken in the normal manner default.asp?section=IABRW&area=1 and https://www. to that which is already done on a race day under a ifhaonline.org/default.asp?section=IABRW&area=6 ) secure chain of custody and this sample will be sent for further testing for prohibited substances. 48 JCSA Rules Notice • under the age of three years and six months as ALKALINISING AGENTS determined by its recorded date of birth; and 1) A person must not administer an alkalinising agent, • on the day of the race or on any of the 30 days before in any manner, to a horse which is engaged to run in the day of the race in which the horse is declared to any race. run. 2) Any person who: The bisphosphonate product administered must be a) administers an alkalinising agent; b) attempts to administer an alkalinising agent; licensed for use in horses in the country in which it is c) causes an alkalinising agent to be administered; and/or being used and be administered in accordance with the d) is a party to the administration of, or an attempt to label instructions. There must be a diagnosis determined administer, an alkalinising agent, contrary to Article by a veterinary surgeon that supports the use of a 119 commits an offence and may be penalised. bisphosphonate as an appropriate treatment, and such 3) Where the Stewards are satisfied that a horse has, or treatment must be administered by a veterinary surgeon. is likely to have been, administered any alkalinising agent contrary to Article 119, the Stewards may Other restrictions prevent the horse from starting in any relevant race. • Nebulisers are not allowed on race day. 4) Where a horse has been administered any alkalinising • Horses must not have been administered agent contrary to Article 119, the horse may be extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the day of the disqualified from any relevant race in which the horse race or on any five days before the day of the race in competed. which the horse is declared to run. 5) For the purposes of Article 119, ‘alkalinising agent’: • No medication will be permitted on race day. a) means any substance that may elevate the plasma total carbon dioxide (TCO2) of a horse when administered • Throat flushes, no matter how innocuous their by any route; ingredients, are not accepted. b) includes but is not limited to substances that are • The application of ice or chilled water to, or the use of bicarbonates,citrates,succinates,acetates,propionates, whirlpool boots or similar systems on musculoskeletal maleates, lactates and trometamol (THAM, Tris structures are only permitted in the trainers’ stables Buffer or Trometamine) and also include products on the morning of the race day, but are not permitted marketed as urinary alkalinisers and hind gut buffers; c) does not include substances: once the horse arrives in the race day stalls on the that are alkalinising agents which are contained in racecourse prior to the horse running in a race. commercial feeds and/or balanced commercial electrolyte For further information on prohibited substances, supplements which when fed and consumed according to treatment and medication, please contact JCSA the manufacturers’ recommendations for normal daily use veterinary officers: have a negligible effect on plasma TCO2. Dr Mike Shepherd Specific requirements regarding bisphosphonates The following Notice appears in the JCSA Rules: E-mail: [email protected] Any bisphosphonate is not to be administered to Dr Guy Alexander a racehorse: E-mail: [email protected] 49 PENALTIES 6. A Person shall not attempt to use, or use an atomiser 1. Any person shall be liable to penalty if: (nebuliser), face mask or other device for the (a) they administer or cause to be administered any administration of a prohibited substance to a horse prohibited substance to a horse for the purpose of nominated for a race within one (1) clear day of the affecting its performance in a race, or any test. commencement of the race. (b) they administer or cause to be administered any 7. The use of physical treatments such as acupuncture, prohibited substance which is detected in any sample ultrasound therapy, laser therapies and hyperbaric from any horse prior to or following any race, or test. oxygen therapies are prohibited within one (1) clear 2. Any trainer or other person in charge of a horse, day of the commencement of the race. The horse which is presented to race or perform a test, or has must not have been administered extracorporeal raced or performed a test which is found (upon shockwave therapy on the day of the race or any of analysis) to have had administered to it a prohibited the five days before the day of the race. substance, shall be liable to a penalty. 8. Nopersonshalladministerorcausetobeadministered 3. The stewards may direct that samples taken from any medication to a horse on race day prior to such a horse pursuant be stored, in whole or in part and horse running in a race. shall be disposed of only as directed. 9. The stewards may order the withdrawal from a 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules, the race any horse that has received any medication in stewards may direct that a stored sample, in whole or contravention of these rules. in part, be submitted or resubmitted for any test to 10. Where it is established subsequent to a horse determine whether any prohibited substance was at competing in a race, that the horse had received the relevant time present in the system of the horse medication, it may be disqualified from the race. from which the sample was taken. For the purpose of these rules, medication means any 5. A person shall not attempt to stomach tube treatment with drugs, prohibited substances or other (nasogastric tube), a horse nominated for a race or substances. within one (1) clear day of the commencement of the race. No nasogastric tube is allowed to be brought into the racecourse stables on the day of the race.

50 SAMPLES 5. Notwithstanding anything contained in (1), (2), 1. Samples taken from horses in pursuance of the powers (3) and (4), the stewards may where samples are to conferred on the stewards shall be analysed by an be analysed for the plasma total carbon dioxide accredited racing laboratory approved by the JCSA. concentration (TCO₂) of a horse, send two samples 2. Upon the detection by an accredited racing laboratory for immediate analysis to an accredited racing of a prohibited substance in a sample from a horse, laboratory. such laboratory shall notify its finding to the DETECTION TIMES stewards, who shall then notify the trainer of the The published detection times are not the period horse of such finding and give him the option to have of time that the medication should be withheld. the reserve portion of the sample tested at another “Detection Time” is a piece of information released by JCSA-approved accredited racing laboratory. The racing authorities to stakeholders to assist professionals trainer will have three days to notify the stewards (veterinarians) to recommend a withdrawal time for a of such requirement. A refusal by the trainer to test given horse. This allows the veterinarians to apply good the reserve portion of the sample shall not prevent veterinary practice in the use of therapeutic substances to the stewards from having the reserve portion of the treat racehorses. The overall process provides a fair and sample tested. effective approach for controlling substances commonly 3. In the event of the other accredited racing laboratory used for treating racehorses and allows the eight member detecting the same prohibited substance in the nations of the EHSLC to harmonise on the control of reserve portion of the sample, the certified findings of these substances through agreed limits of the sensitivity both accredited racing laboratories shall be conclusive of screening procedures for raceday samples. evidence that a prohibited substance has been administered to the horse from which the sample was PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DETECTION taken. TIMES SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH WITHDRAWAL TIME 4. In the event that a confirmatory analysis is not requested, the findings of the accredited racing NB – An adequate safety margin should be added to the laboratory shall be conclusive evidence that a detection time. Trainers must liaise with treating vets at prohibited substance had been administered to the home and if necessary with the JCSA vets involved with horse from which the sample was taken. the Saudi Cup in Riyadh. https://ww w.ehslc.com/images/uploads/documents/ EH SL C_ DE TE CT ION_TI ME S_ (up da te d_ June_2019).pdf

51 52 DETECTION TIMES NB – An adequate safety margin should be added to the detection time. Trainers must liaise with treating vets at home and in Riyadh. ROUTE OF Substance PREPARATIONDOSE ADMINISTRATION DETECTION TIME (NO OF HORSES) (HOURS) AcepromazineSedalin® Vetoquinol UK Ltd0.15mg/kg, single dose Oral (6)72 Regumate® Equine MSD Animal Altrenogest Health 2.2mg/kg for 10 days, once dailyOral (4)288* Torbugesic® Fort Dodge Animal Butorphanol Health Ltd 100μg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) 72 Butyl Scopolamine/ Dipyrone Buscopan™ Compositum 0.2mg/kg butyl scopolamine/ 25mg/kg i.v. (6)72 (Metamizole) Boehringer Ingelheim dipyrone (Metamizole), single dose Butyl scopolamineBuscopan® Boehringer Ingelheim0.3mg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) ≤48^ Carprofen Rimadyl® Pfizer Ltd0.7mg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) 264 Allacan® (Bristol Laboratories Cetirizine Ltd) 190mg twice daily for 4.5 days (9 doses) Oral (‡ see note) (2)96 Ventipulmin™ Syrup (25 Clenbuterol micrograms/ml) Boehringer 1.6μg/kg/day for 10 Days, once dailyOral (6)312 Ingelheim Ventipulmin™ Injection (30 Clenbuterol micrograms/ml) Boehringer 0.3μg/kg/day for 5 Days, once dailyNebulised** (6)144 Ingelheim DantroleneDantrium® 500mg for 3 days, once dailyOral (‡see note) (12) ≤48^ Dembrexine Sputolysin® Boehringer Ingelheim0.3mg/kg, 9 doses at 12h intervalsOral (6)96 Domosedan® Orion Pharma, Detomidine Finland 0.02mg/kg, single dose i.v. (10) ≤48^

Detomidine/ Domosedan® Janssen Torbugesic® 10μg/kg followed after 5 minutes with 25μg/ i.v. (6)72 Butorphanol Pfizer kg Torbugesic®, single dose Dexamethasone isonicotinate Voren® Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd0.03mg/kg, single dose (15ml/500kg horse) i.m (6)336 Dexamethasone sodium phosphate Dexadreson® Intervet UK Ltd0.06mg/kg, single dose (15ml/500kg horse) i.v. (6) 120 Dipyrone Vetalgin® Intervet DeutschlandGmbH 30mg/kg, single dose i.v.(10) 72 Telzenac® Schering Plough 0.5mg/kg for 5 days, once Eltenac Animal Health Daily i.v.(6) 192 FirocoxibEquioxx® Merial 100μg/kg for 7 days, once dailyOral (20) 360 (15 days) Flunixin Finadyne® Schering Plough 1mg/kg, single dose i.v. (4)144 Furosemide Dimazon™ Intervet 1mg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) ≤48^ Atarax® (Alliance Hydroxyzine Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 500mg twice daily for 4.5 days (9 doses) Oral (‡ see note) (6)96 Atrovent™ solution for (0.5 mg /ml) Boehringer Ingelheim 5.5μg/kg/ Nebulised** (‡ see note) (6) 120 Ipratropium nebulisation day for 3 Days, once daily (16.5μg/kg in total) [MDI-Spacer] [168] 2.2mg/kg for 5 days, once KetoprofenKetofen®Merial Animal Health Ltd daily i.v.(6) 96 300mg/15mL, single dose LidocaineNorocaine®Norbrook Laboratories 60mg/3mL, single dose s/c 72 (6) s/c (6) 2.2mg/kg/single Dose i.v. (‡ Meclofenamic acid Not commercially available. Sigma (†see footnote) see note) (6) ≤48^ 53 ROUTE OF SUBSTANCEPREPARATIONDOSE ADMINISTRATION DETECTION TIME (NO OF HORSES) (HOURS) Dynoton Biove Laboratory Meclofenamic acid Arques, France 4mg/kg for 5 days, once dailyOral (‡see note) (6)120 Meloxicam Metacam® Boehringer Ingelheim0.6mg/kg for 14 days, once dailyOral (8)72 Intra-Epicaine® Arnolds Vet s/c to lateral aspect of distal Mepivacaine Products Ltd 2mL/40mg, single dose (0.07 –0.09mg/kg) limb (6) 72 Intra-Epicaine® Arnolds Vet Mepivacaine Products Ltd 8mL/160mg, single dose (0.28 –0.36mg/kg)s/c neck (6)72 Misoprostol Cytotec® 5μg/kg for 14 days, twice dailyOral (‡see note) (6)≤48^ Naproxen Naprosyn™ Roche10mg/kg for 5 days, once dailyOral (‡see note) (6)>360 (15 days) Gastrogard® 37% oral Paste Omeprazole Merial 1mg/kg for 28 days, once dailyOral (*see note)≤48^ Equipazolone® Arnolds Vet 4.7mg/kg for 5 days, twice daily Oral (2) Products Ltd i.v.(6) 8.8mg/kg, single dose Phenylbutazone Phenylarthrite™ Vetoquinol SA Oral (6) 168 8.8mg/kg for 1 day, twice daily followed by; Equipazolone® Intervet SA 4.4mg/kg for 10 days, twice daily Oral (6) Prednisolone Prednidale® 25mg Dechra1mg/kg, single dose Oral (6)≤48^ Procaine benzylpenicillin Depocillin® MSD Animal Health 12mg/kg for 5 days, once or twice dailyi.m. (4)240 RomifidineSedivet® Boehringer Ingelheim80μg/kg, single dose i.v. (8)60

Romifidine/ Sedivet®Boehringer Ingelheim 60μg/kg followed after 5 minutes with 25μg/ i.v. (6)72 Butorphanol Torbugesic® Pfizer kg Torbugesic®, single dose Inhaled via a pMDI through Salbutamol Ventolin Evohaler® Allen & 5×100μg actuations per dose for 2 days at 4 a spacer into nostrils (‡see 72 Hansburys hourly dosing during day note) (6) Vedaprofen Quadrisol® Intervet SA 2mg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) 96

Administered via Metered ≤48hours, not yet agreed Salmeterol*Serevent® Evohaler GSK 0.1mg (4x 25μg/actuation per dose) for 5 days, Dose Inhaler plus Equi- twice daily Haler® (Kruse) device (‡see internationally but to be note)(6) adopted as interim by the BHA Chanazine® Chanelle Animal Xylazine Health 0.4mg/kg, single dose i.v. (6) 72 † † Prepared according to Johansson et al Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Analysis (1986) 4, 2 171-179.

* Calculated from several studies involving differing numbers of horses.

** This 5 day advice relates to true nebulisation.

‡ These products are licenced human medications and therefore should be used in accordance with Veterinary Medicine Regulations guidance on the use

of the cascade, including precautions to ensure human safety.

^ The JCSA requires that a prohibited substance may not be given on the day of a race.

54 Therefore, no detection times less than 48 hours will be advised by the JCSA’. RIYADH EQUINE HOSPITAL Our new equine hospital consists of two theatres and 29 boxes. Th e hospital and its staff are capable of performing elective and emergency surgeries including fracture repair and colic surgery. Radiography, ultrasonography, and endoscopy, including gastroscopy are also available. Tel: +966 112540162 © JCSA /Neville Hopwood 55 TRAINING © JCSA /Neville Hopwood

Track Work Pre-Race Parade Ring Schooling Safety Vest The International Racing Bureau The JCSA will provide trainers No jockey or apprentice jockey will inform you of the training times with the opportunity to school shall ride in a race unless wearing for your region and will schedule horses in the Parade Ring during a safety vest, nor shall a jockey, turf works with the trainer. morning trackwork. apprentice jockey, or exercise rider, Work on outside of the turf track. Safety Helmet train or exercise any horse on the grounds of a racing association Only fast work must take place on The JCSA will not permit any unless wearing a safety vest. the rail of the dirt track. person to be mounted on a horse, Saddle Towels Ponies will be available for use or work as a member of the gate during track work and during racing crew on any racing surface, unless All horses must wear saddle towels itself upon request. Ponies will be the person is wearing a properly provided by the JCSA when ridden by the JCSA outriders only. fastened safety helmet. All hats exercising on the track. must have chin straps. 56 RACE DAY PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT

Licensing Shoes and Shoeing Connections will run under their own national licenses. No horse may race unshod without the prior approval Jockeys will need clearances from their national of the JCSA stewards. The Trainer is responsible for governing body. making sure that their horses are shod in accordance Testing with this instruction. Horses will be tested for TCO2 pre-race. Glue-on aluminium racing plates are permitted if necessary and must be approved by the stewards by time Horses will be tested 45-50 minutes before race time of declaration. It must be noted that it is not permitted – blood is taken and where analysis shows that a horse for glue-on shoes to be applied or re-applied less than has a level of between 36 mmol/L and 37 mmol/L, a two (2) hours prior to the start time of the horse’s race. second test is taken 10 minutes later. If the second test is equal to or above 37 mmol/L the horse is scratched. Dirt Track: A third test is taken 30 minutes later and if the TCO2 No horse shall enter the Parade Ring or run in shoes level is below the permitted level, no penalty is imposed which have protrusions on the ground surface other than on the trainer. A horse sent for a third test will also calkins, studs, toe grabs, turn downs or blocks on the be sent for blood sampling which will be taken in the hind shoes limited to 7mm in height. Nail heads must normal manner to that which is already done on a race not protrude more than 2mm from the surface of the day under a secure chain of custody and this sample will shoes. Outer rim or outer rim-type shoes are permitted be sent for further testing for prohibited substances. in races on dirt on hind hooves only. Elevation of shoes Nebulisers are not allowed on race day. from the ground bearing surface is limited to 7mm. No medication will be permitted on race day. Turf Track: Only water may be administered on race day to wash a No horse shall run in shoes which have any protrusions. horse’s mouth. Throat flushes, no matter how innocuous Only Queen’s Plate or Queen’s Plate XT will be allowed their ingredients are not accepted. on the front and hind. Nail heads must not protrude Ponies more than 2mm from the surface of the shoes. Ponies will be available in every race upon request made Scratching to the International Racing Bureau. Scratch time will be 08:00 on the day of the race. Any Pony Persons and Grooms horse scratched after scratch time must file, in writing, such intention with the stewards. All grooms and handlers should be neatly dressed when taking horses to the paddock. The JCSA reserve the right to have up to two reserves at the time of declaration. These reserves can draw into the race up to scratch time. 57 HORSE EQUIPMENT

1) The saddle comprises the saddle itself, the girth, the 5) No horse may run in a race wearing a garment surcingle, the stirrup irons and the leathers or webs fitted over its head or ears other than blinkers, visor, and the jockey is responsible for the fit condition of hood, eye shield, eye cover, cheek pieces or any the saddle which he uses. combination of these. Nasal Dilators are allowed for 2) If a horse is to wear blinkers, visor, hood, eye shield, use in races but must be of a design approved by the eye cover, sheepskin cheek pieces or any combination Stewards. They must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. thereof they must be reported at the declaration to run. When a horse has been declared to run in the 6) If a horse is to wear earplugs in a race, they must be above, they must be worn by the horse on the way to worn on the way to the start. They can be removed the start and during the race. If they are not worn on during the race provided that they are attached to the way to the start the horse is to be withdrawn by the bridle by suitable means and will not fall onto the racing surface or cause any inconvenience to the Starter and the horse shall not run. When no other runners. A horse can also go to the start declaration of blinkers, visor, hood, eye shield, eye wearing earplugs and on reaching the start, they can cover, sheepskin cheek pieces or any combination be removed by the starter. For these instances, the thereof has been made they must not be worn on the earplugs should not be fastened to the bridle. way to the start and during the race. If they are worn on the way to the start the horse is to be withdrawn 7) Lip chains will be allowed; however, they must remain covered at all times. They must be then by the starter and the horse shall not run. Blinkers, removed upon arrival in the parade ring as per visor, hood, eye shield, eye cover and pacifier should normal JCSA procedures. all be worn under the bridle. 8) If a horse is to wear a tongue strap it must be reported 3) A trainer must request permission from the stewards at the declaration to run. When a horse has been should they require their horse to wear a hood of declared to run in the above, but the trainer is unable a specified colour on the way to the start, this will to tie the tongue strap down satisfactorily or if it then be announced over the public address system. comes loose and cannot be refitted the horse may In these cases, the hood is not declared in the normal still run. However, if the horse does not run at the manner and it will be removed at the start and it insistence of the trainer, or it is withdrawn by the must not be worn during the race. starter, the penalty will be waived by order of the 4) Should any horse require a stall rug we advise you stewards. When no declaration of a tongue strap has to bring your own to ensure availability. Clearance been made a tongue strap must not be worn by the of use must be obtained by the stewards at time of horse in the parade ring, on the way to the start or 58 declaration. during the race. JOCKEYS RULES & GUIDANCE Jockeys are reminded that it is their responsibility to be familiar with the Rules of Racing. Th e JCSA Rules can be found in full at www.frusiya.com. Below is a detailed summary of the Rules. If you are unsure about the meaning or application of any Rules, please ask Stipendiary Steward Phil Tuck on the racecourse or, in advance of a meeting, by telephone on: +966 535 976 927 or email: [email protected]

PRIOR TO RACING Riders must report to Th e Stewards room and produce to them: • a current license or permit to ride, or proof that the Rider holds such license or permit. • a n email address of your licensing authority in the event of you receiving a suspension. • a Medical Record Book if the Rider’s Turf Authority issues such documents. • a Clearance certificate from the relevant Turf Authority of issue. • an in-date copy of your Medical Insurance to provide proof of cover in KSA. Testing for Banned substances (including breath testing) All Riders may be subject to testing and shall comply with the Testing for Banned Substances. When any Rider fails a breath sample taken on the racecourse in accordance with the testing Protocol, the Stewards have power to suspend him from riding for that day. Th e following are Banned Substances and Notifiable Medications: © JCSA /Neville Hopwood 59 BANNED SUBSTANCES nanogramspermillilitreandconfirmedat150nanograms • Alcohol - at a threshold in the A sample at or above per milliliter. N.B. Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Formoterol 54 milligrams per 100 millilitres in urine or 17 and Terbutaline may be taken by inhaler only. Other micrograms per 100 millilitres in breath. prohibited stimulants - Clenbuterol, Benzylpiperazine and its derivatives, Ketoamphetamines, Cathinone and • Barbiturates, Thiobarbiturates and related compounds its derivatives, whether naturally occurring, synthetic Cannabinoids (or Cannabis metabolites) at or above a or semi-synthetic. screening threshold in the A sample of: • Ephedrine - at or above a threshold in the A sample 50 nanograms per millilitre as immunoreactive of 10 micrograms per millilitre in urine. cannabinoids by immuno-assay and confirmed at or over a threshold of 15 nanograms per millilitre 11-nor- • Diuretics - substances in this group include but are delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid by gas not exclusively restricted to Furosemide, Glycerol, chromatography/mass spectrometry. Both measurements Acetazolamide, Spironolactone, Thiazides, Amiloride, must be at or above the stipulated thresholds. Triamterine,Canrenone,Diclofenamide,Chlorthalidone, Bumetanide, Etacrynic acid and Piretanide. • Any synthetic, semi synthetic or naturally occurring compound that has been shown to have agonist or • Methylphenidate. partial agonist activity at the CB1 or CB2 receptors in • Modafinil, Armodafinil and related compounds. the central nervous system. Rimonabant or any other • Opiates and Opioids - excluding Codeine, Cannabinoid receptor antagonist whether used as an Dextromethorphan, Ethylmorphine, Loperamide appetite suppressant or for any other purpose. and Pholcodine. Substances in this group include, but • Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and pro-drugs of are not exclusively restricted to, Heroin, Methadone, GHB (1,4-Butanediol, Gammabutyrolactone). At or Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Tramadol, above a threshold of 10 micrograms per milliliter. Tapapentadol, Buprenorphine, Dihydrocodeine and • Dissociative Anaesthetics and related substances. Pethidine. Morphine to be screened at a threshold of Substances in this group include, but are not exclusively 2 micrograms per milliliter in urine. restricted to Ketamine, Phencyclidine, Tiletamine and NOTIFIABLE MEDICATIONS related compounds). • Anti-depressants - including but not exclusively • Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) Sibutramine and restricted to: related compounds. Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) including • Stimulants - excluding Caffeine, Phenylpropanolamine Selegiline Tetracyclic Anti-depressants, Tricyclic and Pseudoephedrine (For Ephedrine see below). Anti-depressants, 5HT reuptake inhibitors and • Substances in this group include, but are not exclusively other neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors such as restricted to, Amphetamines, Cocaine, and the Venlafaxine Lithium Salts. "Ecstacy" group e.g. Methylenedioxyamphetamine • Benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam, Lorazepam, (MDA), Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA), Nitrazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam) and and Methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA). substances with similar structure or pharmacological N.B. L-methamphetamine (levo- metamphetamine) activity (e.g. Benzodiazepine receptor agonists, 60 is excluded Cocaine metabolites to be screened at 300 Zaleplon, Zolpidem, Zopiclone). • Sedative medications including the H1 receptor Skull Caps and Safety Vests antagonists (e.g. Diphenhydramine, Promethazine • No Rider shall be mounted on a horse when on Race and Trimeprazine) as well as medications such as Club property, nor shall he ride in any race, unless he is wearing a correctly fitted and fastened skull cap as Chloral Hydrate and Meprobromate. approved below. • Anti-Psychotic drugs including Chlorpromazine, • No Rider shall weigh out for a ride in any race unless Clozaril, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Phenothiazines, he is wearing a Safety Vest as approved below. Atypical anti-psychotic drugs, Melatonin agonists • Only Safety Vests that satisfy all the requirements (e.g. Ramelteon) and related substances. below are approved by JCSA, Riyadh for use by a Jockey for riding in races or those that are approved • Note: Substances without thresholds will be declared in a visiting riders Licensing Authority. positive at the limit of detection using appropriate • The Safety Vest must comply with one of the following hybrid analytical techniques e.g. gas chromatography/ minimum standards or later revisions: mass spectrometry. a) British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA):2009 or 2018 Level1 Weighing Out b) Euro Norm (EN) 13158:2000 Level 1 • Riders must be weighed for a specified horse by the c) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Clerk of the Scales, no less than a quarter of an hour F2681-08 or F1937. before the time fixed for the race. d) Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association • Any jockey weighing out more than 2kgs above the (SATRA) Jockey Vest Document M6 Issue 3 e) Australian Racing Board (ARB) Standard 1.1998 weight his horse should carry according to the race conditions & the rules of racing shall be fined an • Safety vests shall not be modified in any manner, nor shall the product markings be removed or defaced. They amount equal to his riding fee. must be in a good and serviceable condition. It shall • If the declared Rider is due to carry 1kg or more be an offence to bring a modified safety vest onto the overweight another Rider may be substituted. No racecourse and the Stewards may order the seizure and Rider may weigh out in any race if he will be carrying destruction of such a safety vest under Article 13. 2.5kg or more overweight. • Only skull caps that satisfy all the requirements below are approved by JCSA for use by a Jockey for riding • To compensate for Riders being required to wear Safety in races or those that are approved in a visiting riders Vests 1Kg will automatically be allowed when weighing Licensing Authority: out. This allowance is factored into the calibration of 1) All skull caps must comply with one of the following the Weighing Scales. minimum safety standards or later revisions: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM 1163); UK • When weighing out or weighing in, a Rider must put Standards (EN-1384 and PAS-015); or Australian/ into the scale and include in his weight everything New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ 3838) and be in a that the horse is to carry or has carried except the good and serviceable condition. Skull Cap, silk cap(cover), whip, bridle, rings, plates, 2) The chin strap must pass under the jaw and be attached blinkers, hood, visor, eyeshield, eyecover, sheepskin to the harness by a quick release clip. 3) The skull cap must be of the correct size for the cheek pieces, anything worn on the horse’s legs, any individual Jockey, the face harness must be correctly breast plate, breast girth, martingale, muzzle, neck adjusted, and the chin strap fastened at all times when 61 strap, number cloth and tongue strap. mounted on a horse. 5) A skull cap must be worn at all times when mounted • No Owner, Trainer, or their employee will be allowed on a horse. at the start without the permission of the Stewards. Whips – Specifications • Under no circumstances will any person be allowed Riders must carry a whip and ensure that it complies to use a whip, or any other object, or otherwise strike with the specifications set out below: in any way any horse while that horse is under the The maximum length (including flap) is 70 centimetres, and control of the Starter before and during the start of there must be no binding within 17 centimetres of the end of any race. the flap. The minimum diameter for a whip is 1 centimetre. • The Starter shall report to The Stewards any Jockey The overall weight must not exceed 160 grams. The contact who disobeys his orders at the start. area of the shaft must be smooth, with no protrusion or • If a race is to be started by flag, Jockeys must, where raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material possible, line up in draw order. Failure to do so may result throughout its circumference. The only additional feature in a Punishment being issued by the Stewards Committee. that may be attached to a whip is a flap. If a flap is attached, it False Start must comply with the following requirements the maximum length of the flap from the end of the shaft is 10 centimetres; Whenever a false start has been called by the Starter, the the maximum width of the flap is 4 centimetres, with a following procedure shall apply. minimum width of 2 centimetres; the flap from the end of a) Should the Starter consider that through any faulty the shaft must not contain any reinforcements or additions; action of the Starting Stalls, or for any other reason, the flap must have similar shock absorbing characteristics to a fair start has not been affected, he shall declare it that of the contact area. a false start and order the runners, by way of a recall Advertising (Sponsorship) on Clothing or Equipment flag, to return to the start Riders must not carry any form of advertising on any b) When the recall flag is raised without the order of the part of their clothing or equipment Starter, he shall nonetheless declare it a false start. Starter and Starting c) Unless at least one jockey returns to the Starter after • Every horse shall be at the start at the appointed time, and the recall flag has been raised for a false start the on arrival all riders are under the control of the Starter. Stewards shall declare the race to be void. • Horses can be ponied to the start if requested by the d) Should only one jockey return to the Starter and trainer. satisfy him as to having obeyed the recall flag, his • All races shall be started from starting stalls, provided horse shall be considered as having walked over for that a race may be started with a flag, in a case of the race. Should more than one jockey return the race emergency, by permission of the Stewards. shall be started again as soon as the course is clear. • All horses must be ridden to the start. The Jockey e) Should the Starter declare a false start and the recall must be seen to make every effort to do so. If, after flag be raised, any horse completing the course will every reasonable effort by the Jockey, the horse is be withdrawn by the Starter or the Stewards. The still unable to be ridden to the start, it may be led jockeys of such horses shall be regarded as having not or ponied by the Outrider unmounted after taking obeyed the recall flag and to have committed a breach 62 permission from the Stewards. of these rules. DURING THE RACE Use of the Whip Instruction The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and The Stewards will consider holding an enquiry if a rider has: permissible measures throughout the race, no matter 1. Used his whip 10 times or more behind the saddle how it develops, to ensure his horse is given full throughout the race. opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in 2. Mis-used his whip taking into account the penalty the field. guidelines listed below. The Rider of any Horse who, in the opinion of the When deciding whether to hold an enquiry or not, Stewards, causes interference by, reckless, intentional Stewards will consider how the rider has used his whip or careless riding at any time whilst on the racecourse, during the course of the entire race, paying particular and whether before or after any race shall be guilty attention to its use in the closing stages and factors such as: of an offence and is liable to have his license suspended a) The way in which the whip was used, including the or removed. degree of force. When after an enquiry, a horse or its Jockey has been b) The distance over which the whip was used and whether found to have caused interference in any part of a race: the number of hits were reasonable and necessary. a) By intentionally interfering with another horse or c) Whether the horse was continuing to respond. rider – the horse shall be disqualified. Provided that the manner in which the whip had been used b) Intentionally to deliberately give another horse an was measured, Stewards may choose to disregard occasions advantage – the horse shall be disqualified. when the whip has been used and whereby its use was: c) By dangerous / reckless riding – the horse shall be To correct a horse that is noticeably hanging. disqualified. Factors that the Stewards may be less tolerant about when d) By careless riding or by accident – the horse shall be a rider uses his whip more than 10 times are: placed behind the horse(s) with which it interfered if the Stewards are satisfied that the interferer improved a) When the horse is young or inexperienced. its placing in relation to the sufferer(s). If the Stewards b) When a rider continues to use the whip when not being are not satisfied, they shall order the places to be directly challenged for a prizemoney position. unaltered. c) When a rider fails to recognize that his use of the whip Stopping the race in Emergency is not having the intended effect. If a race needs to be stopped in an emergency due to an If having found the rider in breach, the Stewards must obstruction on the racecourse that cannot be bypassed, decide on the level of penalty for the offence. flashing lights and sirens will be illuminated and In cases where a rider has used his whip more than 10 sounded around the whole track. If this action is taken, times, he will be suspended for a minimum of 2 days. The all riders must pull their horses up, stop and return to more hits above the permitted number, the more serious the start. The Stewards shall decide whether the race is will the offence be viewed, and the number of days will to be re-started or whether the race is to be made void. increase as will a second or third offence. 63 USE OF WHIP WHICH COULD AMOUNT TO EXAMPLES OF MIS-USE A BREACH MINIMUM PENALTY – DAYS SUSPENSION Using whip without regard to stride (rat-tat-tat)3 1 Excessive Force1 1 Without time to respond (allow 3 strides between hits) Including first hit 31 Horse showing no response 32 Out of Contention 31 Down shoulder in forehand 21 Using the whip on any part of the horse’s head or in the vicinity of the head 12

FREQUENCY - USES ABOVE THE PERMITTED LEVEL FOR FREQUENCY: MINIMUM PENALTY – DAYS SUSPENSION RETENTION OF PRIZE MONEY % EARNED 1210 2420 3640 4860 51080 612100 714100 816100 918100 AFTER THE RACE Weighing In Effective Days For Riding Suspensions All riders must weigh in. The weigh in scales are situated When any Jockey has been suspended from riding by the outside at the top right of the Parade Ring as indicated on Stewards, suspensions will be imposed in accordance with the map in the Weighing Room. the following conditions: If a Rider weighs in at 0.5kg or more over the weight at All suspensions shall begin at the start of the following which he weighed out, the horse will not be disqualified Friday after the Stewards decision. but the Rider will be reported to the Stewards In circumstances involving a visiting rider and where If a Rider weighs in below the weight at which he weighed there are no meetings scheduled or available in the JCSA out, The Clerk of Scales shall allow him 0.5kg. If he cannot calendar, the Stewards will impose the suspension to cover then draw the correct weight, his horse shall, on objection dates of race meetings scheduled to take place in the home be disqualified. authority of the visiting rider. Objections An objection to a horse on the grounds of interference or of his not having run the proper course of the race must be made before the Jockey weighs in. In the event of any objection being found to be lodged without good cause the 64 Stewards may fine the objector. © JCSA /Douglas DeFelice

AFTER THE MEETING Any Rider who wishes to appeal against a suspension from the Stipendiary Steward as to how the Stewards imposed upon him at the racecourse must do so to the have interpreted the incident and applied the Rules. Racing Department by close of business two days after No appeal may be lodged unless it is accompanied by a the Stewards’ decision [email protected] deposit of SR 5000 Any Rider who is considering appealing should request All appeals against suspension should if possible be heard a DVD of the incident from the Stipendiary Steward on before the Friday following the offence. the racecourse. Advice and guidance can also be sought 65 INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU CONTACTS Alastair Donald

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