Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1409.170 Consent of Partners The part owner of any horse cannot assign his share, or any part of it, without the written consent of the other partners. The consent shall be filed with the racing secretary. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429, effective July 16, 1993)

Section 1409.180 Name All Owners If a stable name or nom de course is used, even though printed in the program with the personal name of the owner or owners, lessors or lessees, or if a horse is actually owned or leased in whole or in part by any person other than the registered …

Section 1409.185 Corporation With Stable Name Nothing herein contained shall excuse a corporation which owns or leases a horse running under a stable name or nom de course from complying with the provisions of Sections 1409.120 and 1409.130. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429…

Section 1409.20 Deviations Any deviation from the recorded colors of the owner or lessee must be approved by the stewards, and posted by the clerk of the scales on the notice board. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429, effective July 16, 1993)

Section 1409.30 Register Name of Real Owner and Lessee All horses shall be registered in the name of the real owner or owners and lessee or lessees with the racing secretary of the race track operator at which it is intended to race such horses. Before making registration, traine…

Section 1409.40 Owner-Trainer Registrations If the registration is made by the trainer, owner, trainer and lessee shall be bound by such registration. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429, effective July 16, 1993)

Section 1409.5 Racing Colors Owners or trainers shall provide racing colors, which may be subject to the approval of the Board, except at racetracks where colors are furnished by the organization licensee. Racing colors shall be registered with the Racing Secretary. The Stewards …

Section 1409.50 Change in Ownership Any change in ownership of a horse or horses or leasehold or other interest therein shall be immediately made in Registration Book and additional affidavit filed if necessary. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429, effective July 16, 1993)

Section 1409.60 False Registration In the event of any false registration or false affidavit, the guilty parties shall be fined, suspended or ruled off, and the horse or horses involved suspended or ruled off.

Section 1409.70 List of Changes The Registration Clerk shall furnish the stewards and the Board each day, a complete list of any changes in ownership, leasehold interest, or trainer of any horse or horses. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 12429, effective July 16, 1993)

Section 1409.80 Stable Names a) A person wishing to race under a stable name may do so by registering and by paying the fee of $50, the said registration being effective only during the calendar year. b) A person cannot register more than one stable name at the same time, nor can…

Section 1409.90 Registration of Stable Names All registration of stable names by The Jockey Club (New York), the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association, and the incorporated Canadian Racing Associations, shall be respected in Illinois, provided however, that the Board may at …

Section 1410.10 Absence of Trainers In the absence of a trainer (more than six consecutive days from the stable), due to sickness or any other cause, he shall, with the approval of the stewards, appoint an alternate trainer licensed by the Board, to fulfill his duties. In this ev…

Section 1410.100 Workout After Finish Except with permission of the stewards, no owner or trainer shall instruct a jockey of any horse in a race to work said horse out a longer distance after passing the finish line.

Section 1410.110 Addition to Owner-Trainer Rules Regulations herein set forth pertaining to trainers and owners are in addition to those rules otherwise applying to them in relation to licenses, entries, employment, and other phases of their racing activities.

Section 1410.115 Ownership of Horses No licensed or authorized trainer shall have any ownership interest in a horse of which he is not the trainer at any race track at which said trainer is in charge of a stable.

Section 1410.15 Deadline on Absence (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 13 Ill. Reg. 1846, effective January 25, 1989)

Section 1410.20 Report Disabled Horses (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16532, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1410.25 Deceased or Sick Horses (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16532, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1410.30 Horses Entered in the Daily Double (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 6 Ill. Reg. 10014, effective August 3, 1982)

Section 1410.40 State Veterinarians' List (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16532, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1410.50 Obey Sanitary, Humane and Safety Laws (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16532, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1410.55 Halters All horses shall be haltered while in the stall, provided however, that halters may be removed during the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Source: Amended October 17, 1975, filed October 21, 1975)

Section 1410.60 Report Deaths of Horses (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 16532, effective December 1, 2007)

Section 1410.65 Fillies and Mares Bred Fillies and mares that have been bred shall be reported to the racing secretary as having been bred, prior to being entered in a race. The secretary shall post on the bulletin Board the names of all fillies or mares that have been bred and t…

Section 1410.70 Trainer Responsibility A trainer shall at all times be responsible for the condition of his horse, and for the protection of his horse against fraudulent practices, including administration of prohibited drugs by any persons.

Section 1410.80 Employment of Veterinarians No owner or trainer shall employ any veterinarian who has not been duly licensed by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Racing Board as a veterinarian.

Section 1410.90 Harboring Unauthorized Persons Any trainer, owner, or stable foreman or others who harbor anyone not provided with credentials shall be immediately reported to the stewards of the meeting so they may make investigation thereof, take appropriate action and report t…

Section 1410.95 Harboring of Drug Addicts No owner or trainer shall employ or harbor any known or suspected drug addict.

Section 1411.10 Jockey Fees (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 7 Ill. Reg. 1423, effective January 24, 1983)

Section 1411.100 Riding Crops and Other Equipment a) Riding Crops All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the Stewards and the Clerk of Scales. 1) Riding crops shall have a shaft and a flap and will be allowed in flat racing, including training, only as follows…

Section 1411.110 Illegal Whipping (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 34 Ill. Reg. 2816, effective February 12, 2010)

Section 1411.120 Leaving Operating Track (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 41 Ill. Reg. 11572, effective September 1, 2017)

Section 1411.130 Jockey Rules Apply to Apprentices All apprentice applicants shall be bound by all of the rules for jockeys, except insofar as said rules may be in conflict with the specific regulations for apprentices.

Section 1411.140 Apprentice Rule a) An applicant for an apprentice jockey license: 1) shall: A) be at least 16 years old or, if under age with the written consent of his/her parents or legal guardian; B) not have been previously licensed as a jockey; C) be found physically able t…

Section 1411.150 Change of Agent A jockey or apprentice must continue with his jockey agent until notifying the stewards of change of agent. (Source: Amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 21852, effective December 3, 1993)

Section 1411.160 Rough or Careless Riding At the discretion of the stewards, a jockey guilty of rough or careless riding, as described at 11 Ill. Adm. Code 1416.5, shall be subject to a suspension of not less than 3 days and/or a fine. The criteria for determining fines and/or su…

Section 1411.170 Yearly Examination All jockeys must pass a physical examination once a year, before the commencement of a meeting, by a doctor designated by the Board. The stewards may or may not allow any jockey to ride until he successfully passes such examination.

Section 1411.180 Examination Because of Illness Injured jockeys, or jockeys cancelling engagements because of illness must undergo a physical examination before resuming race riding.

Section 1411.190 Jockey's Valet Any jockey's valet who shall make a bet for himself or place for another a bet upon a race shall be suspended and his case referred to the Board for appropriate action.

Section 1411.195 Valet's Fees (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 7 Ill. Reg. 1423, effective January 24, 1983)

Section 1411.20 Paying Fines All fines imposed on jockeys must be paid by the jockeys themselves.

Section 1411.200 Record of Jockey Engagements by Agent Each jockey agent shall keep, on a form provided by the operator, a record by races of all engagements made by him of the riders he is representing. This record must be kept up to date and held ready at all times for inspecti…

Section 1411.210 Falsifying Engagement Records Any agent who falsified his record may be, in the discretion of the stewards, suspended, and they may refer his case to the Board for further action and the Board may revoke the license of any agent who falsifies his record. Jockey a…

Section 1411.220 Agent Barred from Paddock and Track Except by special permission of the stewards, jockey agents shall not be permitted within the saddling enclosure during the period of racing hours; nor shall said agents be allowed on the race track proper or in the unsaddling …

Section 1411.230 Engagements Made Through Agent Within the period in which an agent represents a jockey or apprentice, such jockey or apprentice shall make riding engagements or commitments only through said agent, and engagements shall be fulfilled as made, unless excused by the…

Section 1411.240 Safety Equipment a) All jockeys and stable employees when exercising horses shall wear a safety helmet approved by the stewards. The criteria for approving helmets shall be based on the construction, durability, sturdiness and safety of the helmet. This rule shal…

Section 1411.250 Designated Races a) If a jockey is suspended ten days or less for a riding infraction not involving rough and/or extreme careless riding, said jockey may be permitted at the discretion of the stewards to fulfill engagements in designated stakes races so long as h…

Section 1411.30 Jockey Ownership of Horse No jockey shall be the owner of any race horse.

Section 1411.40 Under Suspension When a jockey is under suspension for any cause except fraud, he may be permitted to fulfill engagements for the following racing day only, except that when the 48 hour entry policy is in effect, a jockey may be permitted to fulfill engagements fo…