In determining the places of the horses at the finish of a race, the placing judges shall consider only the relative position of the respective noses of such horses. In the event of an electrical or mechanical failure of the photo finish camera, or if a distorted, deceptive or otherwise inadequate picture is developed, the placing judges shall decide the order of finish and such decision shall be final.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.22
See: 20 New Jersey Register 2038(b), 20 New Jersey Register 3025(b).
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