Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Rules Change On Jockeys' Attire Ads
KENTUCKY...
Kentucky racing officials have altered the rules concerning ads on jockey clothing in an effort to clear up some confusion that arose before this year's Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission agreed unanimously Tuesday to require jockeys and horse owners to sign a standardized form at least two days before the race in question. The full advertising contract must be shared with all parties and the commission. There were questions about the advertising rules before last month's Derby, where most riders had agreed to display a logo for Dodge Ram on their pant legs, with proceeds going to charity. Jockeys won the right in 2004 to wear ads after a judge suspended the state ban on promotional logos on attire worn by the five jockeys who challenged the rule.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 8:09 AM 
