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GAMING COMMISSION - RACING (REVENUE) > Weights and equipment.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the regulation of weights and equipment in horse racing. It states that the racing secretary has the authority to write races above or below the scale of weights as deemed appropriate. Each horse in a race must carry a saddlecloth number corresponding to the number on the official program. Entries consisting of multiple horses must carry the same number with a distinguishing letter. Permission from the starter and stewards is required to add or discontinue the use of blinkers on a horse. Whips or blinkers may be used on two-year-olds and first starters if they are schooled before the starter and approved by the stewards. Permission from the stewards is required to use or discontinue the use of a tongue tie, and only the trainer of the horse can provide the material for the tongue tie. The minimum weight in overnight races for two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and four-year-olds and up is 112 pounds, subject to sex and apprentice allowance. Fillies and mares are allowed weight allowances before and after a certain date. The whip can only be used for safety, correction, and encouragement of the horse, with specific guidelines for its use. Horses placed through the disqualification of another horse incur the weight penalties of that placement. Eligibility, penalties, and allowances of weight for all races are determined based on reports, records, and statistics published by racing publications, with the responsibility remaining with the owner and trainer. No electrical or mechanical devices designed to increase or decrease a horse’s speed, other than the ordinary whip, are allowed. Failure to claim a weight allowance by oversight or omission does not lead to disqualification, but fines may be imposed. Horses cannot receive weight allowances or be relieved from extra weight for being beaten in races, except for specific allowances for maiden horses or horses that have not won within a specified period or value. Penalties and allowances are not cumulative, and they take effect at the time of starting. No jockey may use a whip in certain prohibited manners. Trainers are responsible for ensuring that horses starting in a race under their care are properly shod. Permission from the stewards is required for any change of equipment from the horse’s last race. Bridles, whips, and substitutes for whips have specific weight and length restrictions. If a race is in dispute, both the original winner and any other horse that might be declared the winner are liable to penalties until the matter is decided. These regulations apply to various entities involved in horse racing, including racing secretaries, horse owners, trainers, jockeys, and stewards.
Whom does it apply to?
Racing secretaries, horse owners, trainers, jockeys, stewards
What does it govern?
Weights and equipment in horse racing
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
South Dakota