South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 20:04:25:18 Tattoo required in certain circumstances. 20:04:25:18. Tattoo required in certain circumstances. A track may require the presence of an identifying tattoo on each horse permitted to race on that track. Source: 4 SDR 85, effective June 15, 1978; 5 SDR 87, effectiv…

Rule 20:04:25:19 Accountability of a person attempting to establish the identity of a horse. 20:04:25:19. Accountability of a person attempting to establish the identity of a horse. A person attempting to establish the identity of a horse or his ownership shall be held to account…

Rule 20:04:25:20 Starting of flat races. 20:04:25:20. Starting of flat races. All flat races shall be started out of a stall gate. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:73.01, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective…

Rule 20:04:25:21 Repealed. 20:04:25:21. Starting without a stall gate.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:73.02, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 23 SDR 126, effective Febr…

Rule 20:04:25:22 Starting horses outside the gate prohibited. 20:04:25:22. Starting horses outside the gate prohibited. No horse or horses may be started from outside the gate. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:73.03, 9 SDR 122, effective Mar…

Rule 20:04:25:23 Permission required to exercise a horse between races. 20:04:25:23. Permission required to exercise a horse between races. Permission must be obtained from a steward to exercise a horse on the track between races. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; trans…

Rule 20:04:25:24 Public announcement required for exercising a horse. 20:04:25:24. Public announcement required for exercising a horse. When a horse is being warmed up or exercised, a public announcement shall be made, giving the name of the horse and explaining his presence on t…

Rule 20:04:25:25 Horses required to be in paddock before post time -- Penalty for failure to comply. 20:04:25:25. Horses required to be in paddock before post time -- Penalty for failure to comply. Horses must be in the paddock at least 20 minutes before post time. Every trainer …

Rule 20:04:25:26 Horses to be saddled in paddock. 20:04:25:26. Horses to be saddled in paddock. Horses must be saddled in the paddock unless the stewards grant an exception. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:78, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31,…

Rule 20:04:25:27 Parading of horses required. 20:04:25:27. Parading of horses required. All horses shall parade a distance that is reasonable and proper in the opinion of the stewards, unless permission is obtained for the horse to be led to the post with a pony. If a horse is ex…

Rule 20:04:25:28 Time limit for parade. 20:04:25:28. Time limit for parade. After entering the track the horse shall not consume more than 12 minutes in the parade of the horses to the post except in cases of unavoidable delay. After passing the stand once, horses may break forma…

Rule 20:04:25:29 Steward may send horses to post. 20:04:25:29. Steward may send horses to post. The state steward may send the horses to the post at his discretion after a reasonable delay during a normal post parade. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from §…

Rule 20:04:25:30 Requirement that horses carry their weights. 20:04:25:30. Requirement that horses carry their weights. All horses shall carry their respective weights from paddock to post and from post to finish. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:…

Rule 20:04:25:31 After entering the track, dismounting by jockeys prohibited. 20:04:25:31. After entering the track, dismounting by jockeys prohibited. After the horses enter the track, no jockey may dismount and no horse may have the care of an attendant without consent of the s…

Rule 20:04:25:32 Dismounting in case of accident allowed. 20:04:25:32. Dismounting in case of accident allowed. In case of accident to a jockey or to his mount or equipment, the stewards or the starter may permit the jockey to dismount and the horse to be cared for during the del…

Rule 20:04:25:33 Remounting allowed if a jockey thrown. 20:04:25:33. Remounting allowed if a jockey thrown. If a jockey is thrown on the way from the paddock to the post, the horse shall be remounted, return to the point where the jockey was thrown, and then proceed over the rout…

Rule 20:04:25:34 Jockey replaced if injured. 20:04:25:34. Jockey replaced if injured. If a jockey is so injured on the way to the post as to require another jockey, the horse shall be taken to the paddock and another jockey obtained. The horse shall then be ridden over any uncomp…

Rule 20:04:25:35 Return of horse leaving the course. 20:04:25:35. Return of horse leaving the course. If a horse leaves the course while moving from paddock to post, the horse shall return to the course at the nearest practical point to that at which the horse left the course. If…

Rule 20:04:25:36 Willful delay of the arrival of a horse prohibited. 20:04:25:36. Willful delay of the arrival of a horse prohibited. No person shall willfully delay the arrival of a horse at the post. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:85, 9 …

Rule 20:04:25:37 Repealed. 20:04:25:37. Who may start a horse -- Pointing the path prohibited.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:86, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 23 SD…

Rule 20:04:25:38 All persons excluded from the track. 20:04:25:38. All persons excluded from the track. After the horses leave the paddock on the way to the post, all persons shall be excluded from the course the race is to be run over, with the exception of racing officials, unt…

Rule 20:04:25:39 Determination of the post positions. 20:04:25:39. Determination of the post positions. Post positions shall be determined publicly by lot in the presence of the racing secretary or his deputy. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:0…

Rule 20:04:25:40 Repealed. 20:04:25:40. Placing of the horses at the post.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:89, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 23 SDR 126, effective Feb…

Rule 20:04:25:41 Post time. 20:04:25:41. Post time. Post time between each race shall not exceed thirty minutes, except under the most extraordinary conditions. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; 7 SDR 70, effective January 27, 1981; transferred from § 20:04:07:90, 9 SDR…

Rule 20:04:25:42 Improper weaving forbidden. 20:04:25:42. Improper weaving forbidden. In a race not run on a straightaway, a horse, when clear, may be taken to any part of the course, but no horse may cross or weave in front of other horses in any manner that impedes, interferes …

Rule 20:04:25:43 Impeding another horse a foul. 20:04:25:43. Impeding another horse a foul. If a horse swerves or is ridden to either side of the track so as to interfere with or impede another horse, it is a foul. The horse may be disqualified, and the stewards may fine or suspe…

Rule 20:04:25:44 Willful jostling forbidden. 20:04:25:44. Willful jostling forbidden. No horse or jockey may willfully jostle another horse. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:91.03, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155,…

Rule 20:04:25:45 Willful touching forbidden. 20:04:25:45. Willful touching forbidden. During a race, no jockey may willfully strike or touch another jockey or another jockey's horse or equipment for the purpose of interfering with that horse or jockey. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective…

Rule 20:04:25:46 Unnecessary shortening of stride forbidden. 20:04:25:46. Unnecessary shortening of stride forbidden. A jockey may not unnecessarily cause a horse to shorten stride. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:91.05, 9 SDR 122, effectiv…

Rule 20:04:25:47 Repealed. 20:04:25:47. Horses required to carry assigned weight.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:92, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 16 SDR 129, effect…

Rule 20:04:25:48 Two horses in one interest required to give best efforts. 20:04:25:48. Two horses in one interest required to give best efforts. If two horses run in one interest in any race, each must give a best effort to win. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transf…

Rule 20:04:25:49 Stewards to take notice of foul riding. 20:04:25:49. Stewards to take notice of foul riding. Any steward may initiate the review of a potential infraction. The review shall be pursued to the satisfaction of a majority of the board of stewards. Source: 5 SDR 87, e…

Rule 20:04:25:50 Repealed. 20:04:25:50. Effect of disqualification on another horse owned by same interest.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:96, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; re…

Rule 20:04:25:51 Disqualification for leaving the track after the start. 20:04:25:51. Disqualification for leaving the track after the start. If a horse leaves the track after the start, he shall be disqualified. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:0…

Rule 20:04:25:52 Care of a horse disabled during the race. 20:04:25:52. Care of a horse disabled during the race. If a horse during the running of a race becomes crippled or otherwise obviously unable to finish because of a broken bone, profuse bleeding, or any other equally disa…

Rule 20:04:25:53 Horse with broken bone to be removed by horse ambulance. 20:04:25:53. Horse with broken bone to be removed by horse ambulance. If a bone is broken, the horse shall remain on the track until the horse ambulance arrives and removes it. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective A…

Rule 20:04:25:54 Destruction of a horse. 20:04:25:54. Destruction of a horse. If destruction of a horse is determined to be necessary, the official veterinarian shall humanely destroy the animal. Euthanasia shall take place out of the public view whenever possible. Source: 5 SDR …

Rule 20:04:25:55 Repealed. 20:04:25:55. Determination of the finish.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:99, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 16 SDR 129, effective February …

Rule 20:04:25:56 Repealed. 20:04:25:56. Procedure when only one horse weighs out.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:08:32, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 16 SDR 129, effective Februa…

Rule 20:04:25:57 Repealed. 20:04:25:57. Awarding the winnings to the horse walking over.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:08:33, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 16 SDR 129,…

Rule 20:04:25:58 Repealed. 20:04:25:58. Awarding the winnings to the horse which would have placed second or lower in case of a walkover.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:08:34, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 1…

Rule 20:04:25:59 Repealed. 20:04:25:59. In case of walkover of two or more horses.Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:08:35, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 16 SDR 129, effec…

Rule 20:04:25:60 Associations prohibited from permitting improper races -- Penalty -- Match races not prohibited. 20:04:25:60. Associations prohibited from permitting improper races -- Penalty -- Match races not prohibited. No racing association may permit the racing of horses on…

Rule 20:04:25:61 Novelty and exhibition races. 20:04:25:61. Novelty and exhibition races. The commission may grant permission for novelty or exhibition races on which there is no pari-mutuel wagering. Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:08:37, 9 S…

Rule 20:04:25:62 Percentage payment of purse to breeder. 20:04:25:62. Percentage payment of purse to breeder. Five percent of the first money of every purse won in a race in South Dakota by a South Dakota bred horse shall be paid to the breeder of the horse. Source: 5 SDR 87, eff…

Rule 20:04:25.01:01 Number of horses in the starting gate. 20:04:25.01:01. Number of horses in the starting gate. Except in cases where the starting gate physically restricts the number of horses starting, each time trial shall consist of no more than ten horses. If the associati…

Rule 20:04:25.01:02 Finals may be run without time trials. 20:04:25.01:02. Finals may be run without time trials. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 20:04:25.01:01, if 11 or 12 horses are entered to run in the time trial from a gate with 12 or more stalls, the association may ch…

Rule 20:04:25.01:03 Procedure for horses to qualify. 20:04:25.01:03. Procedure for horses to qualify. In the time trials, horses shall qualify on the basis of time and order of finish. The times of the horses in the time trial shall be determined to the limit of the timer. If two…

Rule 20:04:25.01:04 Order of finish used to determine order of qualification. 20:04:25.01:04. Order of finish used to determine order of qualification. Except in the case of disqualification, a horse may not qualify ahead of a horse that finished ahead of it in the official order…

Rule 20:04:25.01:05 Effects of disqualification of a horse for interference. 20:04:25.01:05. Effects of disqualification of a horse for interference. If a horse is disqualified for interference during the running of a time trial, the horse shall receive the time of the horse it i…