The New Mexico Riders Association has declared a legal victory in a sponsorship dispute with the state’s racing commissions and racecourses, citing a September 20 order from Judge Victor S. Lopez of the New District Court of the New District Court. Mexico.
The organization released a statement on October 11 saying that Lopez had determined that the New Mexico Racing Commission had inappropriately asked riders, through their wallet accounts, to pay half of the fees. racetrack insurance for jockeys and fitness racers — in violation of state regulation.
“It is not the duty of this committee and court to decide and implement policy that would essentially allow racing revenue to be ignored for the admittedly favorable purpose of protecting horse racers and motorsports.” athletes, who may experience injury in the course of engaging in the inherently dangerous profession of horse racing,” wrote Lopez in his order.
The NMHA claims that since 2009, more than $9 million has been used from wallet accounts at five New Mexico racetracks to pay premiums.
The NMRC released a statement on Tuesday that the premium funding scheme has been in effect since 2007 and is implemented in accordance with NMHA’s agreement. The NMRC wrote insurance plans to insure riders and riders hired by horsemen.
“NMRC is adamant that steps will be taken to ensure that all riders and racers are properly insured,” the regulator added.
The ruling could further affect the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s toll collection, with the NMRC saying it is looking for a “fair and efficient way for New Mexico riders to pay the fees.” there.”
