South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 20:04:23:21.01 Whip to be used for safety, correction, and encouragement only. 20:04:23:21.01. Whip to be used for safety, correction, and encouragement only. The whip may only be used for safety, correction, and encouragement of the horse. Each jockey shall consider the fol…

Rule 20:04:23:21.02 Prohibited use of the whip. 20:04:23:21.02. Prohibited use of the whip. No jockey may use a whip: (1) On the head, flanks, or any other part of the horse's body except the shoulders or hindquarters unless necessary to control the horse; (2) During the post par…

Rule 20:04:23:22 Change in the use of blinkers. 20:04:23:22. Change in the use of blinkers. Permission to add blinkers to a horse's equipment or to discontinue the use of them must be approved by the starter before being granted by the stewards. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April …

Rule 20:04:23:23 Numbers required. 20:04:23:23. Numbers required. In a race, each horse shall carry a conspicuous saddlecloth number corresponding to the number on the official program. Each horse making up an entry shall carry the same number, and saddlecloth, with a distinguish…

Rule 20:04:24:01 Calculating the value of a series of races. 20:04:24:01. Calculating the value of a series of races. In estimating the value of a series of races in which an extra sum of money or prize is won by winning two or more races, the extra sum or prize shall be estimate…

Rule 20:04:24:02 Disposition of surpluses. 20:04:24:02. Disposition of surpluses. In all races, any surplus from entries or subscriptions over the advertised value shall be paid to the winner, unless it is stated by the conditions of the race that it is to go to the other horses …

Rule 20:04:24:03 Computation of winnings in a stakes race. 20:04:24:03. Computation of winnings in a stakes race. The winnings of a horse in a stakes race shall be computed on the value of the gross earnings. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03…

Rule 20:04:24:04 Calculating foreign winnings. 20:04:24:04. Calculating foreign winnings. In calculating foreign winnings, the current rate of exchange at the time of such winnings shall be adopted. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:38.03, 9 …

Rule 20:04:24:05 Prizes not included. 20:04:24:05. Prizes not included. The value of prizes not in money will not be estimated in the value of the race to the winner. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:38.04, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 198…

Rule 20:04:24:06 Acknowledgement at stake nominations. 20:04:24:06. Acknowledgement at stake nominations. Racing associations shall make prompt written acknowledgement of stake nominations and subscriptions. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:…

Rule 20:04:24:07 Calculating the value of a race. 20:04:24:07. Calculating the value of a race. The value of a race to a winner shall be computed by deducting from the sum total of the prize money the amount of the winner's fees and the money payable to other horses or persons, e…

Rule 20:04:24:08 Calculating the winnings. 20:04:24:08. Calculating the winnings. Winnings shall include all net money won in all countries up to the time appointed for the start, including walkovers and forfeits but not second and third money or the value of a prize not in money…

Rule 20:04:24:09 Time period for computing winnings. 20:04:24:09. Time period for computing winnings. Winnings during a year shall be reckoned from January first of that year. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:47, 9 SDR 122, effective March 3…

Rule 20:04:24:10 Winner defined. 20:04:24:10. Winner defined. Winner or nonwinner of a specified sum means winner, or nonwinner of a single race of that value to the winner, unless otherwise stated. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03:48, 9 SDR…

Rule 20:04:24:100 Alterations after close of entries forbidden. 20:04:24:100. Alterations after close of entries forbidden. No alteration may be made in an entry after closing of entries, but an error may be corrected. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from …

Rule 20:04:24:101 Entry of horse excused for illness. 20:04:24:101. Entry of a horse excused for illness. The entry of a horse which has been excused from starting because of sickness or physical disability shall not be accepted for 48 hours after the excuse except upon approval …

Rule 20:04:24:102 Name of jockey required. 20:04:24:102. Name of jockey required. Upon making an entry, every owner or trainer shall give the name of the jockey who rides his horse. If this is not possible, he shall furnish it not later than scratch time. Source: 5 SDR 87, effect…

Rule 20:04:24:103 Appointing a jockey when none named. 20:04:24:103. Appointing a jockey when none named. If no jockey has been named by scratch time, the stewards shall name a rider. If the named rider is not willing to accept the call, the rider shall promptly notify the clerk …

Rule 20:04:24:104 Change of jockeys. 20:04:24:104. Change of jockeys. A change of a jockey must be approved by the stewards and must be promptly posted and announced. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:42.03, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 198…

Rule 20:04:24:105 "Also eligible" horses. 20:04:24:105. "Also eligible" horses. If the entries of a purse race exceed the capacity of the starting gate and the race is not to be divided, up to four of those not drawn may be placed on the overnight sheet as "also eligible." Source…

Rule 20:04:24:106 Effect of not declaring a horse from the also eligible list. 20:04:24:106. Effect of not declaring a horse from the also eligible list. An owner or trainer who does not declare his horse from the also eligible list by the time prescribed shall be considered to b…

Rule 20:04:24:107 Post position of a horse from the also eligible list. 20:04:24:107. Post position of a horse from the also eligible list. Thoroughbred horses which gain a position in a race from the also eligible list shall take the outside post position in the order drawn from…

Rule 20:04:24:108 Effect of no declarations on also eligible horses. 20:04:24:108. Effect of no declarations on also eligible horses. If there are no declarations of horses having drawn a post position in a race and a scratch card is deposited for a horse listed as also eligible …

Rule 20:04:24:109 Definition of "in today" horse. 20:04:24:109. Definition of "in today" horse. A horse which has drawn a position in a race and enters again on the next day that entries are taken is an "in today" horse. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred fro…

Rule 20:04:24:11 Computing the value of a series of races. 20:04:24:11. Computing the value of a series of races. In computing the value of a series of races in which an extra sum of money is won by the winning of two or more races of the series, the extra amount shall not be inc…

Rule 20:04:24:110 Notification requirement. 20:04:24:110. Notification requirement. If a horse is entered as an "in today" horse, notification on entry blank must be made by owner or trainer when entering. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:45…

Rule 20:04:24:111 Repealed. 20:04:24:111. Overfilled entries.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:46, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; repealed, 12 SDR 108, effective January 8, 1986.

Rule 20:04:24:112 Also eligible horse not an "in today" horse until given post position. 20:04:24:112. Also eligible horse not an "in today" horse until given post position. A horse on the also eligible list shall not be considered as an "in today" horse until it has actually bee…

Rule 20:04:24:113 Effect of entry of an also eligible horse on the following day. 20:04:24:113. Effect of entry of an also eligible horse on the following day. A horse drawn as an also eligible may be reentered the following day. If it draws a post position in a race, it becomes …

Rule 20:04:24:114 Preference system. 20:04:24:114. Preference system. Each racing association shall provide a preference system before the beginning of each race meeting. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:49.01, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31,…

Rule 20:04:24:115 Repealed. 20:04:24:115. Posting of the preferred list.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:49.02, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 23 SDR 126, effective Fe…

Rule 20:04:24:116 Entry of horses on the preferred list. 20:04:24:116. Entry of horses on the preferred list. A claim of preference must be made at time of entry of horses on the preferred list and the claim noted on the entry blank or the preference shall be lost. No claim of er…

Rule 20:04:24:117 Loss of position on preferred list. 20:04:24:117. Loss of position on preferred list. If a scratch card is deposited for a horse listed as also eligible, the horse shall lose its position on the preferred list. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transfe…

Rule 20:04:24:118 Notice requirement for scratches. 20:04:24:118. Notice requirement for scratches. No horse may be considered scratched or declared out of an engagement until the owner or the owner's authorized agent or some person designated by the owner has given notice in wri…

Rule 20:04:24:119 Repealed. 20:04:24:119. Naming through entry box for stake races required.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:51, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 23 SDR …

Rule 20:04:24:12 Repealed. 20:04:24:12. Calculating foreign winnings.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from §20:04:03:50, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 16 SDR 129, effective February …

Rule 20:04:24:120 Irrevocability of declaring a horse out. 20:04:24:120. Irrevocability of declaring a horse out. The declaration of a horse out of an engagement is irrevocable. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:52, 9 SDR 122, effective March…

Rule 20:04:24:121 Burden of proof of miscarriage of declaration. 20:04:24:121. Burden of proof of miscarriage of declaration. If the miscarriage of a declaration, by mail or otherwise, is alleged, satisfactory proof of the miscarriage is required of the complainant; otherwise, th…

Rule 20:04:24:122 When matches are not allowed or are void. 20:04:24:122. When matches are not allowed or are void. If prior to the running of the race either of the horses entered in the match dies, or if either owner dies, the match is void. It remains a match even if money or …

Rule 20:04:24:123 Ineligible list. 20:04:24:123. Ineligible list. Any horse which is scratched from a race after being brought to the paddock or did not finish a race which the horse started shall be placed on an ineligible list. The ineligible list shall be maintained by the pre…

Rule 20:04:24:124 Workouts required for eligibility. 20:04:24:124. Workouts required for eligibility. Any horse which has not previously raced is not eligible for entry in a race until the horse has at least two workouts and at least one of the workouts has been timed by a disint…

Rule 20:04:24:13 Payment of winnings. 20:04:24:13. Payment of winnings. The entrance money and the starting and subscription fees in each race shall go to the winner of that race unless otherwise provided in its conditions. When a race is not run for any cause all stakes or entra…

Rule 20:04:24:14 Effect of abandonment on purse races. 20:04:24:14. Effect of abandonment on purse races. If the whole or a part of a racing program is abandoned, any purse race involved must be declared off. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:03…

Rule 20:04:24:15 Effect of abandonment on stakes races. 20:04:24:15. Effect of abandonment on stakes races. If the whole or a part of a racing program is abandoned, any stakes race involved must be postponed or declared off. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred…

Rule 20:04:24:16 Refund of money when stakes races called off. 20:04:24:16. Refund of money when stakes races called off. If a stakes race is declared off, all subscriptions and fees paid in connection with the finals of that race shall be refunded. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective Ap…

Rule 20:04:24:17 Eligibility requirements for quarter horses. 20:04:24:17. Eligibility requirements for quarter horses. Only quarter horses registered with the American Quarter Horse Association are eligible to race on South Dakota tracks. Foal certificates must be registered and…

Rule 20:04:24:18 Qualifications of grader for graded races. 20:04:24:18. Qualifications of grader for graded races. No graded races may be run unless the grader for the races has been recommended by the American Quarter Horse Association and approved by the commission. Source: 5 …