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Racing Commission weighs HISA fee relief and a Midwest circuit to bolster shrinking horse fields
Summary
At its Dec. 18 meeting the Racing Commission heard from Canterbury Park on potential credits from HISA if safety and veterinary improvements are made, and discussed a possible interstate “Midwest Racing Circuit” with Iowa tracks plus legislative options including sports betting to boost purses and industry viability.
The Racing Commission on Dec. 18 heard a detailed report from a Canterbury Park representative about efforts to reduce a federal fee increase and a proposal to coordinate racing dates with neighboring states to address a nationwide shortage of racehorses.
Canterbury Park representative Mr. Sampson told commissioners "it does appear that there may be some flexibility" in the fee increase from HISA (the industry regulator) if the track makes certain improvements, including upgraded track-testing equipment and better jockeys' quarters. He said the HISA increase this year was "about" $230,000…
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