N.J.A.C. 13:70 — HORSE RACING (Subchapter 1 to 32)

In case of accident or casualty to a horse before off-time, the stewards may excuse that horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.27

The stewards must investigate promptly, and render a decision in every complaint properly made to them. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.28

The stewards shall, after the close of each day, file with the Racing Commission a signed report of any and all infractions of the rules coming under their observance that day, and shall file with the Racing Commission any and all rulings on infractions or otherwise, as soon as s…

In matters pertaining to racing, the orders of the stewards supersede the orders of the officers and directors of the association. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.3

(a) When the stewards feel that a rule has been violated by any person, the procedure shall be as follows: 1. He or she shall be summoned to a meeting before the stewards, called for that purpose, at which all or a majority of the stewards shall be present; 2. Adequate notice of …

In the performance of duty, the stewards shall have reasonable control over and unrestricted access to all stands, weighing rooms and jockey rooms, enclosures and other places in use for the meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.31

During the term of suspension of any jockey, owner, trainer or other person on any race track under the Racing Commission's jurisdiction, it shall be the duty of the stewards to see to it that the offender's badge is taken up and that he is refused admission to any part of the co…

Except in emergencies, no steward shall grant permission for a change of horses' equipment after scratch time on the day of the race in which the changed equipment is to be carried. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.33

When the State Police in the normal performance of their duties at an association meeting observe a violation of the Racing Commission rules and regulations that may adversely affect the integrity of racing, they shall communicate the circumstances of such to the State steward an…

The stewards shall have the power and it shall be their duty to regulate and govern the conduct of all racing officials and of all owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms and all other persons attendant on horses during, before, and after races, unless the power and the duty is vested …

All entries and declarations shall be under the supervision of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.5

All questions pertaining to which their authority extends shall be determined by the majority vote of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.6

The stewards shall have the power to punish for violation of the rules any person subject to their control and in their discretion to impose fines or suspensions, or both, for infractions. The stewards may consider the prior record of any licensee for similar violations of the ru…

The stewards may not impose a fine in excess of $ 5,000. If it is deemed necessary that a larger fine be imposed, the stewards shall so recommend to the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.8 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Regist…

The stewards may suspend a person or disqualify a horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.9

Only the starter or a deputy appointed by him and approved by the stewards may start a race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.1

If a horse is locked in the gate, and/or if the starter excuses a horse from a race he shall, in either or both cases, immediately notify the stewards who in turn shall immediately notify the manager of the pari-mutuel department. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.10

(a) When a race is started without a gate, there shall be no start until and no recall after an assistant starter has dropped his flag in answer to that of the starter. (b) When a race is started from a closed gate there shall be no recall after the starter has signalled that the…

If the starter and his assistants are unable, after reasonable effort, to place a horse in the starting gate, the starter may order that horse placed outside of the gate and behind the starting line. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.12

The starter shall maintain a schooling list, and all unruly horses shall be schooled, if and when required, under the supervision of the starter or his assistants. No horse on the starter's list may enter and start until its name is stricken from the list by the starter. Notes N.…

The starter shall file a copy of the schooling list with the Racing Secretary and shall report to him when a horse is stricken from the list. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.14

No horse which has never started in a race at a recognized meeting shall be entered or start without the approval of the starter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.15

Neither the starter nor his assistants shall use abusive language to a jockey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.16

The starter, may, during the time the horses are in his hands, find or suspend a jockey or pony rider for disobedience of orders or other improper conduct. Said fine is not to exceed $ 250.00, and said suspension shall not exceed five days. All rulings by the starter must be made…

The starter shall give all orders and take all necessary measures to insure a fair start. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.2

The starter's decision as to the validity of a start shall be final; likewise, his decision as to whether or not a horse was locked in the gate shall be final, unless otherwise established by examination of the film or video tape of the race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.3…

The starter may appoint his assistants, subject to the approval of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.4

Horses are in the hands of the starter from the moment they enter the track on the way from the paddock to post. They remain in his hands until off-time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.5

Horses shall take their positions in numerical order from the inside rail, that order to be determined by post positions. When there are eight or more horses starting in a race, they will be loaded in the gate two at a time, from the inside rail and from the middle post position …

In case of delay, the starter may permit jockeys to dismount and their mounts to be attended. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.7

If, after reaching the starting post, a horse is so badly injured as to make it impossible for it to run in the race, the starter may, in the interest of time saving, excuse that horse, but he must notify the stewards before starting the race. A horse so excused shall to all inte…

All flat races shall be started from a starting gate; but in case of necessity, the starter may start the race without a gate, or with the doors of the gate open. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.9

The Racing Secretary shall discharge all duties of his office, express or implied as required by the rules. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-18.1

The Racing Secretary shall compile an official program for each racing day, which shall state the time fixed for the first race of the day and give the names of the horses which are to run in each of the races of the day. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-18.2

The program shall furnish the purse, conditions and distance of each race; the owner, trainer and jockey of each horse; each owner's racing colors; the weight assigned to each horse; and its number and post position, color, sex, age, breeding and claiming price, if entered to be …

The Racing Secretary shall receive all entries and declarations, and he or any person designated by the association may receive all stakes, forfeits, entrance money, fees (including jockey fees), purchase money in claiming races and all other money that can properly come into his…

It shall be the duty of the racing secretary to assign to applicants such stabling as he may deem proper to be occupied by horses in preparation for racing, and he shall determine all conflicting claims of stable privilege. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-18.5

(a) In making his program, the Racing Secretary shall respect these essential conditions: 1. No two-year-old shall compete in any race with older horses prior to October 1 of any year; 2. No racing for two-year-olds prior to April 1 of any year shall be at a greater distance than…

If the number of entrants in an overnight race exceeds the number deemed safe and expedient by the stewards, the Racing Secretary shall reduce the number of starters to be the proper number by lot. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-18.7

The Racing Secretary shall keep a list of horses thus eliminated from races, and they are to have precedence in any race of a similar distance and similar conditions for which they may be entered thereafter, when a horse's name appears in the entries and it is also entered for th…

If the entries in an overnight race exceed the acceptable number, as many as six of those that have not been drawn shall also be listed on the entry sheet as "also eligible" to start. After any horses in the body of the race have been excused at scratch time, a new drawing shall …

The clerk of the scales shall weigh all jockeys in and out. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.1

The custodian shall oversee the jockey attendants and shall see to it that no attendant not approved by the Racing Commission shall be permitted to assist any jockey at any time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.10

The custodian shall oversee the care and storage of all racing colors, and shall see to it that jockeys are neat in appearance and properly attired whenever they leave the jockey room. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.11

The paddock judge shall be in charge of the paddock and the entire saddling area. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.12

It shall be the duty of the paddock judge and the horse identifier to check contestants for each and every race and to have all horses properly identified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.13

The paddock judge shall keep a record of all equipment carried by all horses in races under his jurisdiction, permitting no unauthorized change in equipment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.14