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Welcome Horsemen!
2026 FALL LIVE RACING
September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
October 4, 5, 11, 12
-Sept 13, 20, 27 | Oct 12
1:00 PM Post Time
-Sept 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5
5:00 PM Post Time
-Oct 4, 11
4:00 PM Post Time
(SUMMER Move Out: July 12)
FALL 2026 Move In:
September 5
Move Out:
October 18
Oregon Racing Commission Changes to Rules and Reminders
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Test: Evidence of a negative EIA test must be done within six months during the racing season. This is for all horses participating including pony and outriders.
Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID): May not be given within 48 hours of a race.
Nasogastric tubes: May only be used by Veterinarians, and only more than 48 hours before a race without the permission of a Commission Veterinarian. No tubes longer than 16 inches will be allowed to be in the possession of anyone other than an ORC licensed veterinarian.
Increase in maximum fines: The maximum fine will move from $500.00 to $5,000.00.
Change in licensing period: No changes to the licensing fees or length of time will occur during the 2026 racing season.
Restrictions on the number of races per horse: Horses are not allowed to race two times within a two-day period.
Jockeys must have a physical within the last 12 months.
Jockeys must be registered through Headcheck. ORC may assist with scheduling. Please contact us for assistance.
TCO2 Testing begins in 2025.
Terry Hayes - Chaplain
Please join us in "officially" welcoming our permanent chaplain, Terry Hayes to the Grants Pass Downs family! Many of our horsemen and women had the privilege of getting to know Terry during our Fall 2023 race meet and now thanks to the generosity of the OHBPA, Terry will be a fixture at the Downs for years to come!
