California SB397 regulates thoroughbred racing, allowing mixed breed races with consent and sets conditions for thoroughbred and Appaloosa horses in.

California SB397 modifies regulations for thoroughbred racing, allowing mixed breed races with the consent of the quarter horse horsemen’s organization. It mandates that any race involving quarter horses, Appaloosas, and thoroughbreds be designated as quarter horse preferred. Additionally, it limits the number of races exceeding 870 yards to three per program without consent. The bill also requires associations conducting meetings to pay a thoroughbred trainers’ organization for a pension plan for backstretch personnel, equivalent to 1 percent of the purse amount for thoroughbred horses.

California SB397 regulates thoroughbred racing, allowing mixed breed races with consent and sets conditions for thoroughbred and Appaloosa horses in.

California SB397 modifies regulations for thoroughbred racing, allowing mixed breed races with the consent of the quarter horse horsemen’s organization. It mandates that any race involving quarter horses, Appaloosas, and thoroughbreds be designated as quarter horse preferred. Additionally, it limits the number of races exceeding 870 yards to three per program without consent. The bill also requires associations conducting meetings to pay a thoroughbred trainers’ organization for a pension plan for backstretch personnel, equivalent to 1 percent of the purse amount for thoroughbred horses.