S.D. Admin. R. 20:04:24:65

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:04:24:65 - Entry limit on number of horses of same ownership - Exceptions

No more than two horses of the same ownership or interest may be entered in a purse race, and both may start, with the following exceptions:

(1) When making an entry, the trainer shall express a preference. In no case may two horses start as an entry even though uncoupled for wagering purposes if it deprives a single entry from starting;

(2) All fees paid for a horse remaining eligible in stakes but eliminated because of this section shall be refunded;

(3) A stakes race may be cancelled by the association or sponsoring organization prior to the actual running with no obligation except to follow the conditions of the race. When the conditions make no provision to the contrary, all fees shall be returned to the owners of horses entered, subject to the following provisions:

(a) Associations may retain up to 10 percent of the fees paid to cover actual expenses;

(b) No fees may be returned to owners of horses which were scratched for reasons other than injury; and

(c) The owners of the remaining eligible horses which have passed the entry box shall divide the fees paid by owners of nonentered horses.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:04:24:65

5 SDR 87, effective 4/15/1979; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(13).