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

No bridle shall exceed two pounds in weight, and no whip shall exceed one pound in weight. No whip shall be longer than 30 inches, including the "popper". Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.19

Weight allowances must be claimed at time of entry, and shall not be abandoned after the posting of entries except by consent of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.2

Five pounds is the limit of the overweight any horse is permitted to carry. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.20

(a) The association shall provide the only attendants who will be permitted to assist jockeys in weighing out. (b) Such attendants shall be paid for their services by the association. (c) A system of rotation of attendants shall be maintained. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.21…

After a race has been run, the jockey shall ride promptly to the proper designated area and there dismount and present himself to the clerk of the scales to be weighed in. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.22 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Registe…

If a jockey is prevented from riding his mount to the proper designated area because of an accident or illness either to himself or his horse, he may walk or be carried to the scales, or he may be excused by the stewards from weighing in. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.23 Amend…

Except by permission of the stewards, every jockey must, on returning to the proper designated area, unsaddle the horse he has ridden and no person shall touch said horse except by its bridle. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.24 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: …

No person shall assist a jockey in removing from his horse the equipment that is to be included in the jockey's weight, except by permission of the stewards; and no person shall throw any covering over any horse at the place of dismounting until the jockey has removed the equipme…

Each jockey shall, in weighing in, carry over to the scales all pieces of equipment with which he weighed out. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.26 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Register 3856(b), 22 New Jersey Register 663(b). Over "to" scale ...…

Each jockey shall weigh in at the same weight as that at which he weighed out, and if short of it by more than two pounds his mount shall be disqualified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.27

No jockey shall weigh in at more than four pounds over the weight at which he or she weighed out, except insofar as said weight may have been affected by the elements. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.28 Amended by R.1994 d.555, effective 11/7/1994. See: 26 New Jersey Register 31…

Penalties and allowance of weight are not cumulative, unless so declared by the conditions of a race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.3

A horse shall start with only the allowance of weight to which it is entitled at the time of starting, regardless of its allowance at the time of entry. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.4

Horses incurring weight penalties for a race shall not be entitled to any of the weight allowances for that race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.5

Horses not entitled to the first weight allowance in a race shall not be entitled to the second, and so on. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.6

Claim of weight allowance to which a horse is not entitled shall not disqualify unless protest is made in writing and lodged with the stewards at least 60 minutes before post time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.7

No horse shall incur a weight penalty or be barred from any race for having been placed second or lower in any race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.8

No horse shall be given a weight allowance for failure to finish second or any lower place in any race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-8.9 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Register 3856(b), 22 New Jersey Register 663(b). "In" to "or".

Each jockey must obtain a license from the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.1

A jockey shall not be allowed to smoke in public while wearing racing colors. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.10

A jockey must wear a suitable reinforced protective skull cap. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.11

(a) All jockeys, whether riding in a race or exercising horses, or any person exercising horses, shall wear a safety helmet that meets one of the following safety standards: 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1163-04A; available from http://www.astm.org; 2. UK S…

A jockey shall wear on his or her right arm a number corresponding to the number of the horse in the official program. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.13

Every jockey who is engaged to ride in a race shall report to the jockey room at the time required by the clerk of the scales. He or she shall then report any over-weight to the clerk of the scales and thereafter shall not leave the jockey room until all his or her engagements ha…

Every jockey who has an engagement in a stake race must report to the jockey room not later than one hour before post time of that race, unless obtaining specific permission from the stewards to the contrary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.15

No jockey shall bet on any race except through the owner of and on the horse which he rides. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.16

A jockey shall not give to anyone directly or indirectly any information or advice, or engaged in the practice commonly known as "touting", for the purpose of influencing any person in the making of a wager on any race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.17 Amended by R.1990 d.127,…

Jockey's fees in the absence of a contract shall be as follows: Winning Second Third Losing Purse Mount Mount Mount Mount $ 2,000- 10% of Win $ 45.00 $ 35.00 $ 33.00 3,400 Purse 3,500- 10% of Win 55.00 45.00 35.00 4,900 Purse 5,000- 10% of Win 65.00 50.00 40.00 9,900 Purse 10,000…

In a dead heat for first place, the jockeys involved shall each receive 10 percent of the purse money awarded to the owner by whom he is engaged. In all other dead heats, the jockeys involved shall divide equally the sum total of the fees they would have received individually had…

Every Jockey shall ride under his or her legal name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.2

In the event that a winning purse is forfeited through subsequent ruling of the stewards and/or Racing Commission, after the result has originally been made official, the winning fee shall be paid to the jockey whose mount is ultimately adjudged the winner, and the original winne…

A jockey may be required to submit adequate proof, in the form of a medical affidavit, that he or she is physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of a jockey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.21

(a) The suspension of a jockey for an offense not involving fraud shall begin on the second day after imposition of the ruling, unless otherwise ordered by the stewards. A suspension for fraud shall begin immediately on imposition of the ruling. (b) The board of stewards may perm…

A fine must be paid by the jockey, him or herself. Any other person paying it shall be subject to disciplinary action. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.23

Every jockey may have one agent, and no more. All engagements to ride, other than those for a contract employer, shall be made by the jockey, his or her agent or employer, or by the clerk of the scales. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.24

No jockey shall have an attendant other than those provided by the association. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.25

Jockey apprentices shall be bound by all the rules for jockeys. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.26

An application for a license as apprentice jockey shall be accompanied by proof of at least one year's service with a racing stable; and, if the apprentice has not previously ridden in races, by a certificate of proficiency from the starter. A birth certificate or satisfactory ev…

The stewards may permit an applicant to ride pending decision on his application. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.28

(a) Any person who has never previously been licensed as a jockey in any country, and who has complied with the conditions set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:70-9.27, may claim in all overnight races except stakes and handicaps the following allowance: 1. A 10-pound allowance until the app…

No person under 16 years of age shall be granted a jockey's license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.3

(a) An apprentice jockey must be at least 16 years of age to enter into a contract with a racing stable for a period not to exceed three years. Such contracts must be filed with the Racing Commission, and submitted to the stewards for their approval, and are binding in all respec…

In addition to the weight allowances specified in N.J.A.C. 13:70-9.29, a contracted apprentice may claim an allowance of three pounds for an additional year when riding horses owned or trained by the original contract employer, provided that his or her contract has not been perma…

Under exceptional circumstances which would prevent an apprentice jockey from riding during the full periods specified above, such as service in the armed forces of the United States; personal injuries suffered in the course of his or her occupation or otherwise; a disabling illn…

No contract employer shall have any interest in the earnings of a jockey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.33

All contracts, or a copy of the same, between jockeys and their employers shall be filed with the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.34

An owner or trainer employing a jockey for a period of more than 31 days shall make a contract in writing with such jockey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-9.35