Mission Statement
The mission of the North Dakota Racing Commission is to ensure pari-mutuel wagering and live horse racing are viable and productive within North Dakota.
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ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:52 am
Categories: Commission MinutesMeeting Minutes from November 16, 2023
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesNext Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 11:40 am
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterThursday, February 15, 2024 @ 10:30 am (CT)
State Capitol, Peace Garden Room
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck ND 58505
AQHA transitioning to microchips in January 2024
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 03:39 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesProposed Administrative Rule Changes
Monday, December 4, 2023 at 02:34 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 05:15 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 03:40 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesSeptember 14, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 03:30 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesJuly 28, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesNext Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 02:17 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesTRPB Digital Tattoos for 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 04:37 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesSign up for tattooing at the Chippewa Downs Horse ID Office.
Digial Tattooing is available ONE DAY ONLY on June 17, 2023.
Please see attached document.
May 18, 2023, Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 04:27 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes1 pm (Central Time)
North Dakota Horse Park Schedule 2023
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 02:25 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, Newsletter
February 16, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 01:10 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesFebruary 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 01:05 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesJanuary 20, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesDecember 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesDecember 9, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 12:57 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesDecember 1, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesNovember 17, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 12:54 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 05:25 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Special Meeting
Friday, January 27, 2023 at 05:56 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Special Meeting
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 04:38 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 09:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesRacing Commission Special Meeting
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesNorth Dakota Racing Commission Meeting - November 17, 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 12:50 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesQuarterly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Breed Fund Administrative Rule Change
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Categories: Commission MinutesBreed Fund Rule Changes - effective October 1, 2022
The Administrative Rule change to the Breed Fund was approved and adopted on October 1, 2022. All of the Breed Fund forms have been updated to reflect these changes. Please use the new forms that are located at the bottom of the Breeders Fund page. If old forms are submitted, they will be unrecorded and returned to you.
The major changes are:
1. The registration fee for a foal, broodmare, or stallion is now a one-time fee of $30. Once the horse has been registered in the breed fund, there is not any additional fees to be paid. The paperwork must still be submitted to register a broodmare or stallion, if they were registered as a foal.
2. If you want to register a foal after December 31 of their foaling year, the late fee will now be $300.
3. If you utilize embryo transfer with a broodmare, there is a form that must be completed and submitted by November 1 of the breeding year. The form is called Recipient Mare Request (SFN 62243). The form is at the bottom of this page. This change will be effective for the calendar year 2023.
For a complete list of the updated breed fund rules, please refer to: https://www.ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/69.5-01-09.pdf
ND Racing Commission Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2022
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 04:46 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2022
Monday, August 29, 2022
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 02:22 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Meeting Agenda & Notice - July 29, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:33 am
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission May 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesBoard Member Vacancy - Filled
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 01:30 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesNorth Dakota Governor's Office/Boards and Commission website: https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards/Search/Expiring
2022 Administrative Rule Change Notice
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesThe North Dakota Racing Commission will hold a public hearing to address several administrative rule changes. The hearing will take place at 10:00 AM, CDT, Wednesday, July 6, at the ND Racing Commission office, 4501 Coleman Street, Suite 100, Bismarck ND.
Click on the link below to view the full notice of the administrative rule. You may request a copy of the proposed rules by writing to the above address or calling 701-328-4633.
Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address or by calling the telephone number above Comments must be received by Monday, July 18, 2022, to be fully considered.
If you plan to attend the public hearing and need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Racing Commission at the above telephone number or address at least 7 days prior to the public hearing.
ND Racing Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesThursday, May 12, 2022 @ 1:30 p.m. (Central Time)
North Dakota Horse Park 2022 Racing Schedule
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesNorth Dakota Horse Park announces 2022 Race Dates
ROAP Certificate Course in Belcourt
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:54 am
Categories: Commission MinutesBreed Fund Administrator Change
Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 09:30 am
Categories: Commission MinutesBreed Fund Administrator Change
All application forms, registration forms and payments need to be mailed to the North Dakota Racing Commission Office.
ND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 04:30 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesNorth Dakota Racing Commission Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 01:12 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesThursday, February 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am (Central Time)
ND Racing Commission Quarterly Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:25 am
Categories: Commission MinutesTuesday, November 9 @ 10:30 am (Central Time)
October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 09:30 am
Categories: Commission MinutesSpecial ND Racing Commission Meeting
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesSeptember 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 09:00 am
Categories: Commission MinutesNext ND Racing Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 02:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesThursday, September 16, 2021 @ 10:30 am (CDT)
The North Dakota Racing Commission offices are moving!
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 11:30 am
Categories: Commission MinutesThe North Dakota Racing Commission (NDRC) is pleased to announce its upcoming office move this July.
The new location - in north Bismarck - promises improved accessibility for horsemen. The new location offers better parking and ground level offices for better functionality.
The NDRC phone number and email addresses will remain the same.
New location address (effective July 19, 2021): 4501 Coleman Street, Suite 100, Bismarck ND 58503
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 02:08 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterMeeting Minutes - March 18, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterMeeting Minutes - April 1, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterSafety Steward/Investigator Hired
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterEffective April 1, 2021: The North Dakota Racing Commission has hired a Safety Steward/Investigator. Brian Burkett will be conducting farm visits as well as working at the race meets in Belcourt and Fargo.
New Breed Fund Administrator
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterEffective April 1, 2021 - The new administrator of the ND Breeders' Fund is Tammy Holm. She will be working out of the North Dakota Racing Commission office. Sally Dasinger has retired.
Tammy's email is taholm@nd.gov.
All application forms, registration forms and payments need to be mailed to the North Dakota Racing Commission Office.
ND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 12:40 pm
Categories: Commission Minutes, NewsletterNorth Dakota Racing Commission Special Meeting scheduled for:
North Dakota Racing Commission Meeting
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 03:27 pm
January 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 02:19 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesDecember 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Commission MinutesND Racing Commission Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:22 am
Re-scheduled ND Racing Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 04:00 pm
Next ND Racing Commission Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2020 at 09:18 am
ND Racing Commission Meeting
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Monday, August 17, 2020 at 03:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission Meeting is scheduled for:
Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
State Capitol Building, Ft. Totten Room
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND
Chippewa Downs Protective Measures for 2020 Race Meet
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 10:00 am
Horsemen - please read the protective measures that have been established for the 2020 Race Meet at Chippewa Downs
TRPB Digital Tattoos Procedure at Chippewa Downs
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Thoroughbred Owners: please make sure to read the document outlining the TRPB Digital Tattoos procedure for the upcoming meet at Chippewa Downs.
ND Racing Commission Meeting in 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020 at 08:30 am
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Breed Fund Foal Registration Change
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 03:30 pm
Per action of the Racing Commission at the November 21 meeting, the Commissioners authorized a fee reduction for foals that are registered after their foaling year. Effective immediately, yearlings and older foals may be registered in the North Dakota Breed Fund for $250. The fee remains the same at $10, if the foal is registered by December 31 of their foaling year.
You can find the foal registration application pdf and for out-of-state owners, the veterinarian certificate pdf can be found here.
Reduced Fee Licensing for 2020
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 03:00 pm
Per the motion of the ND Racing Commission at the November 21, 2019 meeting, the Commission has authorized offering a reduced fee on any license applications received sufficiently in advance of the 2020 racing season. You can find the early application fee schedule for 2020 and a license application form here: Racetrack Occupation License Application pdf; Early License Reduced Fee Schedule for 2020 pdf
The license fee reduction will apply to any application meeting the following criteria:
- A completely filled out application;
- A check or money order payable to the ND Racing Commission for the applicable fee;
- Application and fee postmarked by May 15, 2020.
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 02:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Next Scheduled ND Racing Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 am
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 01:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Monday, June 17, 2019 at 02:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission Special Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 10:30 am
North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission Special Meeting
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 01:00 pm
North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Next Racing Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 01:00 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Bet the 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 03:00 pm
Next Scheduled Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2019 at 04:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission April 4 Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11:30 am
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Next ND Racing Commission Meeting
Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 am
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Early Racing License Reduced Fee Schedule for 2019
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 08:00 am
Per the motion of the ND Racing Commission at the November 15, 2018 meeting, the Commission has authorized offering a reduced fee on any license applications received sufficiently in advance of the 2019 racing season. You can find the early application fee schedule for 2019 and a license application form here: Racetrack Occupation License Application pdf; Early License Reduced Fee Schedule for 2019 pdf
The license fee reduction will apply to any application meeting the following criteria:
- A completely filled out application;
- A check or money order payable to the ND Racing Commission for the applicable fee;
- Application and fee postmarked by May 15, 2019.
Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:30 am
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
Next Racing Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 02:30 pm
The next North Dakota Racing Commission meeting is scheduled for:
ND Racing Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 09:00 am
The next scheduled meeting for the Racing Commission is for:
June 28, 2018 - ND Racing Commission Meeting
Friday, June 22, 2018 at 04:00 pm
There is a phone meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm (Central Time)
Meeting Agenda pdf
Meeting Notice pdf
Racing Commission May 3 Meeting Scheduled
Friday, February 23, 2018 at 03:00 pm
ND Racing Commission meeting scheduled:
Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:30 am (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, NDMeeting Agenda PDF
Meeting Notice PDF
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:30 pm
ND Racing Commission meeting scheduled:
Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:30 am (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, NDMeeting Agenda pdf
Meeting Notice pdf
Early License Reduced Fee Schedule - 2018
Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:00 am
Per the motion of the ND Racing Commission at the December 15, 2017 meeting, the Commission has authorized offering a reduced fee on any license applications received sufficiently in advance of the 2018 racing season. You can find the early application fee schedule for 2018 and a license application form here: Racetrack Occupation License Application pdf
The license fee reduction will apply to any application meeting the following criteria:
- A completely filled out application;
- A check or money order payable to the NDRC for the applicable fee;
- Application and fee postmarked by May 15, 2018.
Phone Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Phone Meeting Scheduled:
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 12:00 pm (Central Time)
ND Racing Commission office 500 North 9th Street Bismarck, NDMeeting Agenda pdf
Meeting Notice pdf
ND Bred named AQHA/PRCA Horse of the Year
Monday, November 20, 2017 at 09:30 am
Congratulations to the connections of Canted Plan. Horse bred (by Joe Peltier) and raced in North Dakota (own. Lori Hanson; trn. Dennis Halvorson) and now steer wrestling Horse of the Year.
https://www.aqha.com/journal/news/2017/october/10122017-aqha-prca-horses-of-the-year/
http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=7670266®istry=Q
See our Impact on the North Dakota Economy
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Economic Impact Study results: https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/264415
November 14 Meeting Scheduled
Monday, October 2, 2017 at 02:00 pm
ND Racing Commission meeting scheduled:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:30 am (Central Time)
Peace Garden Room, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, NDMeeting Agenda pdf
Meeting Notice pdf
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 10:00 am
A meeting of the ND Racing Commission has been scheduled
Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 10:30 am (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, NDMeeting Agenda PDF
Meeting Notice pdf
A meeting has been scheduled
Friday, June 16, 2017 at 01:00 pm
A meeting of the ND Racing Commision has been scheduled for:
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) Peace Garden Room, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, NDMeeting Notice pdf
Next Meeting Scheduled
Friday, February 24, 2017 at 03:00 pm
The next scheduled meeting for the ND Racing Commission:
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Meeting Room A 515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND Meeting Notice PDF2016 Breed Fund Statistics
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 01:00 pm
Below is a summary of the 2016 Breed Fund Statistics
Reduced fee licensing schedule for 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 01:00 pm
Per the motion of the ND Racing Commission at the January 31, 2017 meeting, the Commission has authorized offering a reduced fee on any license applications received sufficiently in advance of the 2017 racing season. You can find the early application fee schedule for 2017 and a license application form on the Horsemen/Licensing tab.
The license fee reduction will apply to any application meeting the following criteria:
- A completely filled out application;
- A check or money order payable to the NDRC for the applicable fee;
- Application and fee postmarked by May 15, 2017.
Next scheduled NDRC meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 12:30 pm
The next scheduled meeting for the ND Racing Commission:
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) Comfort Inn, Meeting Room E 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND Meeting Notice pdfAdditional scheduled 2017 ND Racing Commission Meeting
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 09:00 am
Thursday, February 23, 2017 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Comfort Inn, Meeting Room E 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, NDMeeting Notice PDF
Next ND Racing Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 01:00 pm
The next scheduled meeting for the ND Racing Commission:
Thursday, November 17 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) State Capitol, Sakakawea Room 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, NDMeeting Notice PDF
Next scheduled meeting
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 03:30 pm
The next scheduled meeting is a telephone meeting to be held:
October 31 @ 9 am (Central Time) ND Racing Commission Office, Lower Level, 500 N 9th Street Bismarck ND 58501Meeting Notice PDF
Meeting Agenda PDF
ND Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:30 pm
The next meeting for the ND Racing Commission will be held:
Thursday, September 22 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) Fort Totten Room at the State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, NDMeeting Notice PDF
Next Scheduled Meeting
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Next Scheduled Meeting for the ND Racing Commission
Phone meeting: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Meeting Notice PDF
Meeting Agenda PDF
2016 Race Meets Notice - 72 hour health certificate
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:30 am
Please be aware that the tracks, State Vet and Commission are now requiring health certs and temps to be completed within 72 hours prior to entering Chippewa Downs or the ND Horse Park. The State Vet requests that anyone who plans on hauling in each weekend of the meets contact him prior to or during the first weekend of the meet to discuss. Notice of 72-hour health certificate PDF
Next Scheduled ND Racing Commission Meeting
Monday, May 23, 2016 at 02:00 pm
A telephone meeting of the ND Racing Commission has been scheduled for:
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., Central Time
ND Racing Commission Office
500 N 9th Street, Lower Level, Bismarck, ND
Meeting Notice PDF
Breed Fund Registration Fee Change for 2017
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:00 am
Per action of the Commission at the April 21 meeting, the Breed Fund Registration reduced fee schedule for Foals will end December 31, 2016. Beginning January 1, 2017 the fees for Foal registration shall be in accordance with Admin. Rule 69.5-01-09-02(4) which provides:
- Registrations postmarked no later than Dec. 31 of the foaling year shall be $10
- Registrations postmarked after Dec. 31 of the foaling year shall be $1,000
This return to the letter of our regulations is intended to prevent possible fraud and support investigation of Foal registrations to protect ND horsemen's Breed Fund. Please make sure to put in your Foal registrations promptly and contact Breed Fund Administrator, Sally Dasinger at 701-751-0809 with any questions.
April 21 Meeting Agenda
Friday, April 8, 2016 at 09:30 am
Next Scheduled Meeting for the Racing Commission:
Thursday, April 21, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND
Meeting Notice PDF
Meeting Agenda PDF
2016 ND Bred Program
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 11:30 am
2016 ND Bred Program
In-State Racing
$225,000 has been made available by the ND Racing Commission from the ND Breed Fund to provide breeders awards for 2016 in-state racing. The in-state minimum guaranteed Breed Fund pool of $150,000 has been extended an additional year through 2019.
Out-of-State Racing
$50,000 has been made available by the ND Racing Commission from the ND Breed Fund to provide breeders awards for ND-breds racing in out-of-state races. The following rules apply:
- Points will be awarded January 1 through June 2 and August 5 through October 30, 2016;
- No out-of-state points will be awarded for races held June 3 through August 4, 2016;
- Distributions shall be in accordance with current in-state rules;
- It is the responsibility of the foal/mare/stallion owner to provide the Commission with out-of-state race results;
- Only official race results from Equibase, Daily Racing Form, or Trueform Racing Services will be accepted and must be sent to the ND Racing Commission Office;
- All results must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2016.
No out-of-state points can be awarded for dates beyond October 30, 2016 due to NDCC 53-06.2-11(6) which requires that Breed Fund money needs to be distributed in the same calendar year it is earned. In order to comply with this state statute, the Breed Fund administrator needs the last month and a half to two months in order to calculate awards. In order to alleviate this problem a change to statute would be required.
Next Scheduled ND Racing Commission Meeting
Friday, February 26, 2016 at 02:00 pm
Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND
Next Scheduled ND Racing Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 02:00 pm
ND Racing Commission Meeting scheduled for:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Fort Union Room, State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND
Meeting Notice PDF
Notice to Horsemen
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Effective January 1, 2016: Pursuant to Administrative Rule 69.5-01-09-02(4)(g) a foal registered by an owner who does not reside in North Dakota must be inspected by a North Dakota state-licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner. A copy of the Racing Commission’s Veterinarian Certificate for Out-of-State Owners form can be found on the Commission website on the Horsemen/Breeders Fund tab. While enforcement of this rule may have been lax in the past, the rule will be strictly enforced for any foals registered on or after January 1, 2016. Any registration for a foal with an out-of-state owner not accompanied by the certificate of inspection will be rejected.
Early Racetrack License Application - Reduced Fee Schedule
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:30 am
Per the motion of the ND Racing Commission at the November 5, 2015 meeting, the Commission has authorized offering a reduced fee on any license applications received sufficiently in advance of the 2016 racing season. You can find the early application fee schedule for 2016 and a license application form on the Horsemen/Licensing tab.
The license fee reduction will apply to any application meeting the following criteria:
- A completely filled out application;
- A check or money order payable to the NDRC for the applicable fee;
- Application and fee postmarked by April 30, 2016.
Cobalt Regulation
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:00 am
2015 ND Bred Program
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 12:00 pm
In-State Racing
$150,000 has been made available by the ND Racing Commission from the ND Breed Fund to provide breeders awards for 2015 in-state racing.
Out-of-State Racing
$30,000 has been made available by the ND Racing Commission from the ND Breed Fund as a "test fund" to provide breeders awards for ND-breds racing in out-of-state races. The following rules apply:
Points will be awarded April 30 through May 31 and August 1 through September 30, 2015;
No out of state points will be awarded for races held June 1 through July 31, 2015 (Chippewa Downs Meet);
Distributions shall be in accordance with current in-state rules;
It is the responsibility of the foal/mare/stallion owner to provide the Commission with out-of-state race results;
Only official race results from Equibase, Daily Racing Form, or Trueform Racing Services will be accepted and must be sent to the ND Racing Commission Office;
All results must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2015.
Cobalt Rule
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 12:00 pm
At its May 28, 2015 meeting the North Dakota Racing Commission, pursuant to Admin Rule 69.5-01-02-01(2), modified its medication rules to include the regulation of cobalt as follows:
No penalty for cobalt concentrations of less than 25 parts per billion (ppb) of blood serum or plasma.
For cobalt concentrations of 25 ppb or greater but less than 50 ppb of blood plasma or serum the recommended penalty is a written warning or fine and the placement of the horse on the Veterinarians List with removal from list only after a blood test confirms that the concentration is below 25 ppb of blood plasma or serum. Testing shall be paid by the owner(s) of the horse.
Concentrations of 50 ppb or greater in blood plasma or serum have a recommended “B” penalty.
ARCI Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances & Recommended Penalties Version 9.00
Cobalt Notice (176kb pdf)
If there are any questions please contact the North Dakota Racing Commission.
Notice to Horsemen
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Effective January 1, 2015, all broodmares must be registered as a broodmare before foaling a ND-bred eligible horse.
See Rule 69.5-01-09-01 (3)