Section 31: Responsibility of horse racing organiser

31. Responsibility of horse racing organiser (1) A horse racing organiser shall, in relation to the racecourse it manages, be responsible for— (a) organising horse racing; (b) enforcing the Rules of Racing; (c) promoting integrity and fair play in horse racing; (d) properly managing the racecourse infrastructure and amenities and training facilities; and (e) appointing an appeal committee to review decisions taken by the racing stewards. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) (a), the responsibilities of a horse racing organiser shall include— (a) the conduct of race meetings; (b) the registration of stables and stable managers; (c) the registration of owners of race horses; (d) the registration of trainers, jockeys, riders and other horse racing professionals; (e) the employment of, and the issue of directions to, racecourse officials; (f) the veterinary arrangements, anti-doping measures and laboratory services; (g) the registration, safety and security of race horses; (h) the exercise of disciplinary powers in respect of the persons referred to in this subsection; and (i) the promotion of leisure activities for the race-going public. (3) A horse racing organiser shall comply with the Code of Corporate Governance and guidelines issued under the Financial Reporting Act. (S. 31 came into operation on 6 December 2007.)