N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.29

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:71-8.29 - Duties of the clerk of the course

(a) The clerk of the course shall:

1. At the request of the judges assist in drawing positions.

2. Keep the judges' book and record therein:

i. All horses entered and their eligibility numbers;

ii. Names of owners and drivers and drivers license numbers;

iii. A record of each heat, giving the position of the horse at the finish;

iv. Drawn or ruled out horses;

v. Time in minutes, seconds and fifths of seconds.

3. Check eligibility certificates before the race and after the race enter all information provided for thereon, including the horses position in the race if it was charted.

4. Record all protests, fines, penalties and appeals on forms provided by the presiding judge, and see that the judges' book is properly signed.

5. Forward the judges' book from all extended pari-mutuel meetings the day following each racing day.

6. Notify owner and drivers of penalties assessed by the officials.

7. Upon request, assist judges in placing horses.

8. After the race, return the eligibility certificate to the owner of the horse or his representative.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.29