Thoroughbred Horse Racing

To participate in thoroughbred horse racing in Manitoba, you must apply to the LGCA for licence each racing season.

INFORMATION FOR THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING PARTICIPANTS

The horse racing participant licence application asks for factual information such as your name, prior employment, financial history, criminal charges, and any criminal convictions.

The LGCA conducts background investigations on all applications as part of the licensing process. Failing to disclose complete and relevant information in the application forms will result in a more detailed investigation, longer processing time, and the possible denial of a licence. Investigations that include criminal charges, bankruptcies and civil proceedings do not automatically result in the denial of a licence.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All licensed horse racing participants must comply with the terms and conditions, regulations and rules of racing set by the LGCA.

Organizational and operational structures must be applied for and approved by the LGCA. These include applications for registration to operate as a partnership, stable name or to appoint an authorized agent.

Racing colours must be registered each racing season.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS

GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

FEES

A non-refundable fee must be submitted when applying for a licence.

LICENCE TYPE	FEE
Owner (Full or fractional: 5% or more)	$100
Owner (Fractional: less than 5%)	$25
Trainer	$100
Assistant trainer	$100
Jockey	$100
Apprentice Jockey	$100
Jockey Agent	$100
Groom	$25
Exercise Rider	$25

How to calculate the fee for a licence application

When applying for more than one licence type, you are only required to pay one fee, the highest fee among the licence types applied for. 

Renewals

Applications to renew licences and registrations must be submitted for each racing season.