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

Not more than two horses of the same ownership or interest shall start in any race (except stakes). When making a double entry in the same ownership the owner or trainer must express a preference; and in no case may two horses start in the same ownership to the exclusion of a sin…

In divided races, the starters in the separate divisions shall be determined by lot; except that stable couplings may be separated, at the discretion of the racing secretary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.32

The association shall have the right to withdraw or change any unclosed race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.33

If a race is declared off because of insufficient entries, the association may split any overnight race which may have closed and cause a new drawing for post position. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.34

An entry in a sweepstakes is a subscription, and cannot be withdrawn. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.35

If a horse is excused from the race before the off-time, the starting fees shall be refunded; if a horse is locked in the gate, any fees of any kind, including jockey fees, shall be returned to the owner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.36

The nominator is liable for the entrance money or stake, and the death of an entered horse or a mistake in its entry shall not release the nominator or transferees from such liability; nor shall the entrance money or stake of an eligible horse to any race which is run off be retu…

Except in a match race, no entry or subscription shall become void on the death of the nominator. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.38

Entries shall be closed at the advertised time, and no entry accepted thereafter. The racing secretary, however, may postpone closing of overnight races. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.39

Entries and declarations shall be made in writing, and signed by the owner of the horse, or by his authorized agent or some person deputed by him, and each association shall provide blank forms on which entries and declarations are to be made. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.4…

In the absence of conditions or notice to the contrary, entries to overnight races shall be considered closed not later than 10:30 A.M. on the day preceding that on which the race is to be run. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.40

In the absence of notice to the contrary, entrances and declarations for sweepstakes which close during or on the eve of a race meeting, close at the office of the racing secretary. Closing at all other times for sweepstakes shall be at the office of the association. Notes N.J. A…

Except in overnight races, if the hour of closing of entries or for declarations is not stated, it is understood to be midnight at the close of the day specified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.42

Nomination for stake races received and post-marked before midnight of the day of closing shall be valid if received 24 hours in advance of the publication of the weights, if a handicap; or 24 hours in advance of the closing of overnight entries, if any other type of race. Notes …

If a miscarriage of any nomination or declaration in a stake race is claimed, satisfactory proof that it was mailed or telegraphed must be presented within a reasonable time, or such evidence will not be considered. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.44

Entries which have closed shall be compiled without delay by the racing secretary, and conspicuously posted. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.45

In a stake race, the number of horses to compete will be limited only by the number of horses duly nominated and entered. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.46

The number of starters in any overnight race shall be limited by the width of the track at the starting post, the maximum number to be determined by the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.47

No alteration shall be made in any entry after the closing of entries, but an error may be corrected. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.48

Jockeys shall be named at time of entry. Any subsequent change of a jockey must be sanctioned by the stewards and must be promptly and publicly posted and announced. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.49

All horses owned wholly or in part by the same owner or the spouse of any such owner, or trained by the same trainer shall not be coupled as an entry but rather shall run as separate wagering interests except at the discretion of the presiding steward, where the presiding steward…

If the whole, or part of a racing program is abandoned, any purse race involved must be declared off. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.50

No race, which has closed with sufficient entries, shall be declared off except by the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.51

Post positions shall be determined publicly by lot in the presence of the racing secretary or his deputy, one or more stewards or their deputies, and at least one trainer licensed by the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.52

(a) In order to be eligible to enter and start in races exclusively for New Jersey bred foals, each New Jersey bred "accredited" and/or "non-accredited" foal must be registered with the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey. (b) To qualify for such registration, the sa…

(a) No first time starters will be allowed to enter without two published workouts within 45 days of racing. (b) It shall be the trainers responsibility to see that all first time starters in their care have published workouts. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.54 R.1976 d.125, ef…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.55 R.1976 d.125, eff. 4/22/1976. See: 8 New Jersey Register 47(b), 8 New Jersey Register 308(a). As amended, R.1982 d.183, eff. 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 91(a), 14 New Jersey Register 661(a). As amended, R.1983 d.14, eff. 2/7/1983. Se…

A horse which has not started for 30 days or more shall be ineligible to race unless it has a published timed workout at a racetrack within 30 days prior to entry. Workouts following the entry of a horse shall appear on the official daily program. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6…

(a) Each track association shall establish and maintain a workout program meeting the following requirements, as well as such other requirements and conditions as established from time to time by the Commission. 1. Training and workout hours for the main track and/or training tra…

(a) Entries or scratches may be made by telephone, but must be confirmed promptly in writing should the stewards, racing secretary, or his assistants so request. (b) Entries made by telegraph must be confirmed in writing. (c) In case of omission, through error, of the name or wei…

Any person having a recorded interest in a horse may enter that horse, unless prohibited by the terms of partnership papers registered with the Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.7

Joint subscription and entries may be made by any one or more of the owners; however all partners and each of them shall be jointly and severally liable for all fees and forfeits. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.8

If entered for the first time at a meeting, a horse shall be identified by stating its name, color, sex, age and the name of its sire and dam, as registered. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.9

Declaration and scratches from purse races shall be made to the racing secretary by the owner, his authorized agent, or some person deputed by him, at a time which shall be set by the racing secretary and so posted conspicuously. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.1

No horse shall be considered scratched or declared out of an engagement until the owner or his authorized agent, or some person deputed by him shall have given due notice in writing to the racing secretary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.2

No horse shall be scratched from an overnight race without the approval of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.3

The declaration or scratch of a horse out of an engagement is irrevocable. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.4

For stakes races, if a horse is not named through the entry box at the time appointed by the racing secretary, the horse is automatically out. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.5

Scratches from stakes races will close 45 minutes before post time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.6

If the miscarriage of any declaration by mail or otherwise is alleged, satisfactory proof of such miscarriage shall be required of the complainant; otherwise, the declaration shall not be accepted as of the time alleged. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-7.7

Weight penalties are obligatory. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.1

Penalties incurred and allowances due in steeplechase or hurdle races shall not apply to races on the flat or vice versa. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.10

No horse shall receive allowance of weight, or be relieved of extra weight, for having been beaten in one or more races, provided this rule shall not prohibit maiden allowances or allowances to a horse which has not won within a specified period or which has not won a race of spe…

When the decision of a race is in dispute, all horses involved in the dispute with respect to the winner's credit shall be liable to all weight penalties attached to the winning of that race until a winner has been adjusted. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.12

No horse shall incur a weight penalty for a placement from which it is disqualified, but a horse placed through the disqualification of another horse shall incur the weight penalties of that placement. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.13

A horse involved in a dead heat for first place shall be liable to the weight penalty for the amount received. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.14

(a) Eligibility, penalties and allowance of weight for all races will be determined after considering the reports, records and statistics published by the daily racing form. (b) A race not reported in the daily racing form will not be considered unless otherwise stated in the con…