Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 181.56 - Videotaping system(a) A licensed racing entity shall provide a videotaping system approved by the Commission. Cameras must be located to provide clear panoramic and head-on views of each race. Separate monitors, which simultaneously display the images received from each camera and are capable of simultaneously displaying a synchronized view of the recordings of each race for review shall be provided in the Stewards' stand. The location and construction of video towers must be approved by the Commission.(b) One camera, designated by the Commission, shall videotape the pre-race loading of all horses into the starting gate and shall continue to videotape them until the field is dispatched by the Starter.(c) One camera, designated by the Commission, shall videotape the apparent winner of each race from the finish line until the horse has returned, the jockey has dismounted and the equipment has been removed from the horse.(d) The Stewards may, at their discretion, direct the video camera operators to videotape the activities of any horses or persons handling horses prior to, during or following a race.(e) Races run on an oval track must be recorded by at least three video cameras. Races run on a straight course must be recorded by at least two video cameras.(f) A licensed racing entity shall, upon request, provide to the Commission, without cost, a copy of a videotape of a race.(g) Videotapes recorded prior to, during and following each race shall be maintained by the licensed racing entity for not less than 6 months after the end of the race meeting or another period as may be requested by the Stewards or the Commission.(h) A licensed racing entity shall provide a viewing room in which, on approval by the Stewards, an owner, trainer, jockey or other interested individual may view a videotape recording of a race.(i) Following any race in which there is an inquiry or objection, the licensed racing entity shall display to the public on designated monitors the videotaped replays of the incident in question which were utilized by the Stewards in making their decision.