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

The patrol judges shall be subject to the orders of the stewards, and they shall duly report to them all of their pertinent observations in each and every race, and shall report on same in writing if so requested by the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.18

The placing judges shall occupy the placing judges stand at the time the horses pass the winning post, and their duty shall be to place and record six horses and as many more as they think proper in order of their finish in each race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.19

The clerk of the scales shall record and publish on the notice board all jockey changes, overweights and corrected weights, and shall promptly supply all racing officials with the pertinent changes. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.2

The placing judges shall properly display the numbers of the first four horses in each race in the order of their finish. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.20

When the placing judges differ in their placing, the majority shall prevail. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.21

In determining the places of the horses at the finish of a race, the placing judges shall consider only the relative position of the respective noses of such horses. In the event of an electrical or mechanical failure of the photo finish camera, or if a distorted, deceptive or ot…

The stewards shall communicate with the outriders after a race to determine if any claim of foul has been lodged by a jockey in the race. If the outriders report that there has been no claim of foul, the stewards may permit a "fast official" to be posted. The stewards shall notif…

There shall be no alteration of placement after the sign "official" has been purposely displayed, but the placing judges with permission of the stewards may correct an error before the display of the official sign, or may recall the official sign if it has been displayed through …

The placing judges shall each day file with the Racing Commission, a copy of the official placement of the first six horses in each race, and shall supply to other officials such information in respect to the racing as the association may require. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-1…

There shall be one or more timers, who shall determine the official time of each race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.26

When electric timing is used, the races shall also be timed otherwise. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.27

The time of each race shall be announced and displayed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.28

(a) The time recorded for the first horse to cross the finish line shall be the official time of the race. (b) However, in the event a horse establishes a track record in any race and it later develops that the chemical analysis of any sample taken indicates the presence of any m…

The clerk of the scales shall report to the Racing Secretary after each race the weights carried by each horse, together with the name of each horse's jockey and any overweight carried by any jockey. He shall also report the post time, running time and all other data required. No…

It shall be the duty of the track superintendent to supervise the upkeep of the course in its preparedness for training and racing. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.30

The track superintendent shall exercise such control over the course as may be necessary to protect its condition and the rights of all parties entitled to its use. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.31

The track superintendent shall be responsible for sanitary conditions. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.32

It is the duty of the track superintendent to preserve order, enforce decorum, and prevent petty games of chance on the grounds of the association at such time as a meeting is not in progress. When a meeting is in progress, those duties shall fall upon the association security fo…

The Chief State Veterinarian and Associate State Veterinarian shall be graduate veterinarians in good standing and licensed to practice under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.34 As amended, R.1978 d.133, effective 4/19/1978. See: 10 New Jerse…

(a) The Chief State Veterinarian shall have the duty to supervise the activities of the various State Veterinarians and Associate State Veterinarians in the performance of their prescribed duties. (b) The State Veterinarian shall have full and complete control of the detention ba…

The Associate State Veterinarian shall be present in the paddock before each race, and he shall inspect each entrant pursuant to specific veterinary medical procedures established by the State Veterinarian as approved by the Racing Commission. If, in his opinion, any entrant is n…

The Associate State Veterinarian shall be attendant on the stewards and the racing secretary at scratch time each morning, and shall examine such horses as they request, and make reports to the said racing officials as promptly as possible. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.37 As…

The Chief State Veterinarian, State Veterinarian and Associate State Veterinarians shall not be permitted, during the period of their employment, to treat or prescribe for any horse, for compensation or otherwise, except in the case of emergency, in which case a report shall be m…

The State veterinarian shall obtain specimens from such horses as are designated by the stewards or the Racing Commission, and make such examinations and test as from time to time may be required by the stewards and the Racing Commission; costs of such tests to be borne by the as…

The clerk of the scales shall report to the stewards any infraction of the rules in respect to weight, weighing or riding equipment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.4

(a) No owner or trainer shall employ any veterinarian who has not been duly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. (b) Any licensed veterinarian desiring to practice at the race track of an association must be approved by the veterinarian representing th…

Upon the request of the Commission, a practicing veterinarian shall furnish the original treatment record(s) and copies of all pertinent objective data and papers, along with a key to any codes, abbreviations and non-English words appearing on such record, data and papers, to the…

(a) Veterinarians are required to keep under lock and within their complete control at all times, all medical equipment and supplies. (b) Veterinarians are further required to remove from the track associations premises all needles and syringes and any other equipment that might …

The racing association will be responsible to provide the services of a licensed veterinary practitioner for the period of one-half hour prior to the post time of the first race until one-half hour after the conclusion of the last race on the racing program. Notes N.J. Admin. Cod…

The clerk of the scales may make riding engagements for those jockeys who request him to do so. No fee may be charged for his service in this respect. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.5

The clerk of the scales may be assisted in his duties by the jockey room custodian. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.6

The custodian shall assist the clerk of the scales in any way that official requires. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.7

The custodian shall maintain order, decorum and cleanliness in the jockey room; and shall report to the stewards any irregularities that occur in his province. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.8

The custodian shall see to it that no person, other than racing officials, representatives of the Racing Commission, and the necessary attendants, is admitted to the jockey room after two hours prior to post time of the first race without consent of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, and when used in N.J.A.C. 13:71 unless defined in N.J.A.C. 13:71-4.1(b), shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Added money" means the money which in a stake race an association …

Each trainer must obtain a license from the Racing Commission. Trainers not previously licensed in New Jersey may be required to submit to oral, written and barn tests for qualifications as may be prescribed by the stewards and/or the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 1…

A trainer shall not have under his supervision any horse owned, in whole or in part by a disqualified person; nor shall he assume responsibility for horses not under his active care and supervision, except as stated in section 6 of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-…

(a) A trainer shall not enter or start a horse that: 1. Is not in serviceable, sound racing condition; 2. Is on the stewards, starters or veterinarians list in any racing jurisdiction; 3. Is not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.1; 4. Is blind, or has seriously impaired visio…

No trainer may be licensed as trainer other than in his legal name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.12

(a) A trainer's commission, in the absence of a contract between the owner and trainer addressing such fees or providing for no such fees, shall be 10 percent of an owner's share of winning purse to be deducted from an owner's account at the horsemen's bookkeeper's office. It sha…

A licensed trainer may represent the owner in the matter of entries, declarations and the employment of jockeys. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.2

The stewards may permit a trainer to conduct business pending action on his or her application. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.3 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Register 3856(b), 22 New Jersey Register 663(b). Non-sexist language added.

A trainer who represents an unlicensed owner may be permitted to file a temporary application, supplying as much information about the owner as possible. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.4

A trainer shall have his horse in the paddock at the time appointed, and shall be present to supervise its saddling, unless he has obtained permission from the stewards to be represented by a substitute. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.5

When a trainer is to be absent from his or her stable or the grounds where his or her horses are racing, for a period of more than two racing days and horses are entered or are to be entered, he or she must provide a licensed trainer or his or her assistant trainer to assume the …

A trainer is responsible for the condition of a horse trained by him. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.7

A trainer shall register with the Racing Secretary all the horses in his charge, giving the name, age, sex, color, breeding and ownership of each. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.8