A strong, credible racing industry.
We protect honesty and integrity through fair rules, professional oversight and accountable decisions—serving licensed participants, promoters and the racing public.
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About the Commission
The standard behind every start.
Jamaica’s horse-racing regulator exists to protect confidence in the sport—through independent oversight, clear rules and decisions that can stand on the record.
Our public purpose
Racing earns trust
one decision at a time.
The Jamaica Racing Commission is a statutory body established in 1972. It regulates racing and racecourses, licenses participants, safeguards equine and human welfare, and supports the responsible development of the industry.
Regulation worthy of confidence.
To be a trusted Caribbean standard for racing integrity, equine welfare and modern public service.
Fairness with reasons.
A regulatory decision should be consistent, understandable and supported by a reliable record.
At a glance
A public institution
with a singular brief.
- Established
- 1972
- Legal basis
- Act 3 of 1972
- Portfolio
- Ministry of Finance
- Head office
- Portmore, Jamaica
What we safeguard
From the stable gate
to the public record.
Integrity of racing
Rules, stewarding, inquiries, appeals and published decisions.
Licensed participation
Fitness, eligibility, evidence and conditions for everyone in the sport.
Equine welfare
Identification, veterinary oversight, vaccination and prohibited-substance controls.
Industry confidence
Standards, training, transparent records and responsible long-term development.