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Philracom cracks down on mobile phone, gadget use

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THE Philippine Racing Commission recently updated Philippine racing rule (PR) 60 which forbids the use of communication devices in restricted areas on racedays.

Banned from the stewards’ and judges’ stands, jockeys’ quarters, paddocks, starting gate, and computer room (for the pari-mutuel system) are “cellular or mobile phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, and other similar communication devices that use wireless communication network or the internet.”

 Any Philracom licensee caught in the “use or possession” of the listed devices shall be given a suspension of six months and fine of P30,000 for the first offense; one year suspension and fine of P60,000 for the second offense; and revocation of license and/or a fine of P100,000 for the third offense.

The suspension periods were doubled from the previous three months and six months for the first and second offenses, while from a one-year suspension for the third offense, the penalty is now revocation of license.

The amended PR 60 also instructs racing clubs to promulgate rules and regulations with regard to violation of this rule by non-licensed personnel, and to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and audio equipment in the restricted areas for monitoring by the management of the racing club and Philracom.

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Philracom’s Labor Day offering is the 3rd leg of the Import/Local Race Challenge series on May 1 at Metroturf. The list of declared entries was not available as of presstime.

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Pinay Pharoah won the April 22 trial race for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office 3YO Open by two lengths at San Lazaro Leisure Park.

The filly owned by businessman and sportsman Herminio S. Esguerra clocked 1:32.4 for 1,400 meters under jockey Fernando Raquel Jr.

Catsbarawana placed second, followed by Batang Annala, Son Also Rise, Polo Queen, and Wish List in that order.

The race proper will be held May 7.

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Next Saturday (May 7) is Derby Day, a date etched into every racing fan’s mental calendar – the first Saturday in May is when we watch the Run for the Roses.

In the 142nd edition of this iconic race, Florida Derby winner Nyquist is the early

favorite. Owned by Reddam Racing, the colt named after Red Wings hockey player Gustav Nyquist is undefeated in 7 starts and has earned over $3 million.

Others being touted to do well are Gun Runner (won the Louisiana Derby, unbeaten in two races this year), Exaggerator (won the Santa Anita Derby), Outwork (won the Wood Memorial), Brody’s Cause (won the Bluegrass Stakes), Creator (won the Arkansas Derby), and Lani (won the UAE Derby). The final list of contenders is not yet out. 

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