Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1402.210 Disqualification It shall be left to the discretion of the stewards to rule on the disqualification of a horse or horses in a race, and the placing of such horse or horses as a result of the disqualification.

Section 1402.220 Substitute Riders, Trainers In their discretion, the stewards shall have the right to put upon a horse a rider selected by them and to place the horse in charge of a trainer they may select. Any owner or trainer who refuses to permit a rider or trainer to be chan…

Section 1402.230 Consult Veterinarian The stewards shall consult with official veterinarians in each case where there is a question of a horse's condition.

Section 1402.240 Limit On Authority (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 17 Ill. Reg. 19309, effective October 25, 1993)

Section 1402.245 Stewards' Notice The stewards may take notice of any questionable conduct with or without complaint thereof. (Source: Added at 17 Ill. Reg. 19309, effective October 25, 1993)

Section 1402.250 Final Report At the close of each meeting, each steward shall make a written report to the Executive Director of the Illinois Racing Board of the condition of the meeting and any recommendation he deems advisable. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 19309, effective…

Section 1402.260 Cases and Penalties Should any case occur which may or may not be covered by these Rules and Regulations, it shall be determined by the stewards of the meeting in conformity with justice and the usage of the turf; and when no penalty is provided, the stewards of …

Section 1402.270 Stewards Supersede Other Officials The laws of Illinois, and the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois Racing Board, supersede the conditions of a race or the regulations of a race meeting when there is a conflict, and in matters pertaining to racing, the orders …

Section 1402.280 Authority to Declare a Race Void The stewards shall have the authority to declare a race void and to order all wagers made thereon refunded if they determine that any occurrence before or during the running of such race calls for such action by them. (Source: Add…

Section 1402.30 State Steward a) The Chief Steward is the presiding steward at all race tracks at which he serves under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Racing Board. All other stewards shall report to the state steward all action taken by them. b) One of the state stewards shall…

Section 1402.40 Assistants to Stewards If or when one or more persons are appointed to assist the three stewards at a meeting, such persons so appointed shall be designated as "assistants to the stewards" and they shall perform such duties as the stewards may prescribe.

Section 1402.50 Powers of Stewards The stewards shall have control over all the other officials of the meeting and of all horse owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms and all other persons. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 19309, effective October 25, 1993)

Section 1402.60 Settle Racing Questions All questions pertaining directly to racing arising during the period of a meeting shall be determined by the stewards.

Section 1402.70 Penalties Imposed by Stewards The Stewards shall have the power to suspend an occupation license or to impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 or both, for a violation of the rules. If, in the opinion of the Stewards, a license should be revoked, they shall so…

Section 1402.80 Supervise Declarations and Entries The stewards shall have supervision over all entries and declarations.

Section 1402.90 Accept Decision of Stewards Participants in racing in any capacity on licensed Illinois tracks agree in so doing to accept the decision of the stewards on any questions relating to a race or to racing. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 19309, effective October 25, …

Section 1403.10 Designation of Officials In addition to the stewards, officials of a race meeting shall include the following: three placing judges, patrol judges (at least three at tracks of one mile or over), clerk of the scales, jockey room custodian, racing secretary, timer, …

Section 1403.20 Wagering Prohibited No official may wager money or any other thing of value on the result of a race.

Section 1403.30 Patrol Judges Each operator shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Board, at least three patrol judges whose stations shall be designated by the stewards. The operator shall provide telephone communications between each station of the patrol judges and the …

Section 1403.40 Leaving Employment Any official who desires to leave his employment while a race meeting is in progress must first obtain permission from the Board to leave such employment.

Section 1403.60 State Veterinarians Report Examinations (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16528, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1403.63 Veterinarians' List (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16528, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1403.66 Reports at Close of Meeting (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16528, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1403.68 Dental Work on Horse (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg. 13058, effective October 1, 1996)

Section 1403.70 Paddock Judge The paddock judge shall be in charge of the paddock and inspect all race horses and their equipment prior to each race, and shall observe and report forthwith to any steward any violation observed in such inspection.

Section 1403.74 Inspection of Bandages (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16528, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1403.77 Ice Bandages (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16528, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1403.80 Jockey Room Custodian The jockey room custodian shall have charge of the jockeys' quarters. Moreover, he shall take custody of the clothing and personal effects of the jockeys and provide for their safekeeping. He shall uphold the rules of the Board and be particu…

Section 1404.10 Racing Secretary a) A person appointed by the race track operator shall be the racing secretary, following approval by the Board. He also shall be clerk of the course and, unless it is otherwise specified, he shall act as handicapper. b) He shall keep a complete r…

Section 1404.20 Maintain Records The racing secretary shall maintain all ownership records in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and directions of the Illinois Racing Board.

Section 1404.30 Duties of Racing Secretary He shall discharge all duties, expressed or implied, required by the Rules and Regulations, and he shall report to the state steward all violations of the Rules and Regulations.

Section 1404.40 Receive Money He shall keep complete records of all moneys received by him and within five days after the close of the meeting render a true copy thereof to the operator.

Section 1405.10 Clerk of the Scales The clerk of the scales or assistant shall weigh out and weigh in the riders of all horses participating in a race.

Section 1405.100 Uniform Saddle Cloth Colors and Numbers (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 18 Ill. Reg. 11610, effective July 7, 1994)

Section 1405.110 Change of Jockey Any subsequent change of jockey must be noted by the clerk of the scales and sanctioned by the stewards who, if no satisfactory reason is given for the change, may fine or suspend any person they may think culpable in the matter.

Section 1405.120 Extra or Special Weight Any extra or special weight declared for any horse, or any alteration of colors or change in equipment or declaration to win shall be exhibited by the clerk of the scales upon the notice board, and announced over the public address system.

Section 1405.130 Statement of Weight Carried At the close of each day's racing, the clerk of the scales shall prepare for the racing secretary a statement of the weight carried in every race and the names of the jockeys, specifying overweight, if any.

Section 1405.20 Weighing In and Out All riders must be weighed out (the horse in each instance being specified) not less than 30 minutes before the time fixed for the race, and the number of the horse shall be exhibited officially as soon as possible, and riders of horses finishi…

Section 1405.30 Overweight Limit No horse shall carry more than five pounds overweight, except in races confined exclusively to amateurs or to riders who are officers in the United States Army or Navy or of the Illinois National Guard.

Section 1405.40 Declare Overweight If the overweight is more than two pounds in excess of the weight the horse is to carry (the owner or trainer consenting) the jockey shall declare the amount of overweight to the clerk of the scales at least 45 minutes before the time appointed …

Section 1405.50 Permission to Dismount Every jockey must, immediately, after pulling up, ride his horse to the place of weighing, dismount only after obtaining permission from the official in charge and present himself to be weighed in by the clerk of the scales; provided that if…

Section 1405.60 Weighing In Regulations If a jockey does not present himself to be weighed in; or if he is more than two pounds short of his weight or if he is guilty of any fraudulent practice with respect to weight or weighing; or if, unless he or his horse is ill or disabled, …

Section 1405.70 Excess Weight After Race If a horse carries more than two pounds over his proper or declared weight, the fact shall be reported by the clerk of the scales to the stewards, and the jockey shall be fined or suspended unless the stewards are satisfied that such exces…

Section 1405.80 Weighing of Equipment Included in the jockey's weight shall be saddle and its attachments. No whip, numbercloth, blinkers, bridle, martingale, hood or breastplate shall be weighed.

Section 1405.90 Saddle Cloth Numbers Jockeys must carry numbers on the saddle cloth corresponding to the numbers of the horses as exhibited after weighing out.

Section 1406.10 Procedures of Judges The judges must occupy the judges' stand at the time the horses pass the winning post, and place the horses. They must announce their decisions promptly, and such decisions shall be final, unless objection to the winner, or any horse placed wi…

Section 1406.20 Determine Finish a) The judges shall determine the order of finish of as many horses as they may think proper. When the judges differ, the majority shall govern. b) The placing of horses shall be determined as exclusively indicated by their noses.

Section 1406.30 Photo Finishes a) Where photographs by cameras approved by the Board are taken of finishes, placing judges shall, before making decision, order and inspect photographs of all finishes where the winning margin is less than half a length, and in other cases, where t…

Section 1406.40 Official Time The official time of each race shall be determined by the official timer.

Section 1407.10 Application for Association License On printed application forms or blanks prepared by the Board, each operator applying for license and racing dates shall include all information, data and estimates as may be required by such forms. Eight executed copies of appli…