The development of Model Rules, standards, and best practices is an ongoing project of ARCI member agencies.

Relying upon the collective expertise of regulatory personnel in member jurisdictions in consultation with regulated entities, industry stakeholders, fans and individuals, ARCI committees consider ways to improve and enhance the regulation of racing.

The Model Rules are all encompassing.  They affect thoroughbred, standardbred, quarter horse, and greyhound racing.   Regulatory entities are encouraged to adopt the Model Rules by reference as a way to enhance uniformity of regulation in a sport that has evolved to be multi-jurisdictional.

To ensure the quality of drug testing programs as well as to ensure the security of the wagering system, ARCI has adopted standards for drug testing labs as well as the totalizator systems that process the individual wagers of millions of racing fans.

Due to the circumstances of the pandemic, Model Rules meetings are currently being held via Zoom.  Please visit http://www.arcimodelrules.online/ for the most up to date meeting information.

The ARCI Model Rules Committee meets three times each year to consider modifications that have been forwarded to it by other committees.   Members of the public and racing industry are welcome to propose Model Rule language. 

Proposals must be submitted using this form and should be emailed to rules@arci.com.    Committee meetings are open to the public.