N.D. Admin. Code 69.5-02-01-14

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 69.5-02-01-14 - Paddock provisions

1. An association conducting a race meeting shall;

a. Provide and maintain a paddock or receiving barn that must be policed;

b. Maintain records of all person entering a paddock or receiving barn clearly showing the name of each person who entered and the time of entering; and

c. Provide and maintain in the paddock or receiving barn, washroom facilities, hot and cold running water, and proper lighting in accordance with the standards approved by the commission.

2. Horses must be in paddock at least one hour prior to post time of the race in which they are to compete.

3. Except for warmup trips, no horse may leave the paddock until called to post.

4. Drivers shall report to the paddock judge and sign the drivers' register at least one hour before post time of any race in which they are programmed to drive, unless excused by the judges.

5. When programmed to drive in any race that is part of a feature pool, drivers must be in the paddock at least one hour before post time of the race which comprises the first part of the feature pool, unless excused by the judges.

6. Drivers programmed to drive in races where advanced wagering takes place on any feature betting race shall make their presence known to the paddock judge prior to commencement of the advanced wagering.

7. Persons entitled to admission to the paddock are:

a. Owners, trainers, drivers, and grooms of horses that:

(1) Are competing on the date of the race; and

(2) Are in the paddock;

b. Members of the commission and race officials; and

c. Any other person authorized by the paddock judge.

8. No person except an official or an owner, who has another horse racing in a later race, may return to the paddock until all races of that program have been completed.

9. No more than two members of a registered stable, except with the permission of the judges, are entitled to be in the paddock on any racing day.

10. An association, during racing hours, shall provide the services of a blacksmith within the paddock.

11. An association, during racing hours, shall provide to the equipment inspector any suitable extra equipment in the paddock that may be necessary in emergencies to prevent unnecessary delay during the conduct of racing.

12. The paddock and licensees in the paddock must be under the supervision of the paddock judge.

N.D. Admin Code 69.5-02-01-14

Effective July 1, 1989.

General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10

Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10