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South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:95 - Effect of insufficient entries in South Dakota bred race

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a South Dakota bred race fails to attract sufficient separate qualified entries, the race shall be cancelled.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:96 - Purse money added from the breeders fund

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Money added to the purse of each race from the breeders fund shall be approved by the commission, along with the dates of running such races.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:97 - State stewards approve conditions of races to which money from breeders fund has been added

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The state stewards shall approve the distance provisions, eligibility requirements, and any other conditions of a race to which purse money has been added from the breeders fund.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:98 - Qualification of leased horses

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A leased horse may not participate in a race written for South Dakota owned horses unless both the lessee and lessor meet the conditions required in this chapter.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:99 - Fees to be paid before a horse may start

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No horse may start for a race and no jockey may be weighed out for a horse until the following fees have been paid or guaranteed to the association or the horsemen's bookkeeper:
(1) Any stake or entrance money due from the owner for that race; and
(2) The jockey's fee.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:100 - Alterations after close of entries forbidden

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No alteration may be made in an entry after closing of entries, but an error may be corrected.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:101 - Entry of horse excused for illness

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The entry of a horse which has been excused from starting because of sickness or physical disability shall not be accepted for 48 hours after the excuse except upon approval of the racing secretary.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:102 - Name of jockey required

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Upon making an entry, every owner or trainer shall give the name of the jockey who rides his horse. If this is not possible, he shall furnish it not later than scratch time.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:103 - Appointing a jockey when none named

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If no jockey has been named by scratch time, the stewards shall name a rider. If the named rider is not willing to accept the call, the rider shall promptly notify the clerk of scales upon reporting to the jockeys room.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:104 - Change of jockeys

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A change of a jockey must be approved by the stewards and must be promptly posted and announced.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:105 - "Also eligible" horses

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the entries of a purse race exceed the capacity of the starting gate and the race is not to be divided, up to four of those not drawn may be placed on the overnight sheet as "also eligible."
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:106 - Effect of not declaring a horse from the also eligible list

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An owner or trainer who does not declare his horse from the also eligible list by the time prescribed shall be considered to be willing to start his horse in the event of a scratch from the body of the race.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:107 - Post position of a horse from the also eligible list

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Thoroughbred horses which gain a position in a race from the also eligible list shall take the outside post position in the order drawn from the also eligibles. Quarter horses which gain a position in a straightaway race from the also eligible list shall take the position of the horse they replace.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:108 - Effect of no declarations on also eligible horses

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If there are no declarations of horses having drawn a post position in a race and a scratch card is deposited for a horse listed as also eligible in that race, the also eligible horse shall lose all preference, but shall not be considered as an "in today" horse.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:109 - Definition of "in today" horse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A horse which has drawn a position in a race and enters again on the next day that entries are taken is an "in today" horse.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:110 - Notification requirement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a horse is entered as an "in today" horse, notification on entry blank must be made by owner or trainer when entering.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:112 - Also eligible horse not an "in today" horse until given post position

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A horse on the also eligible list shall not be considered as an "in today" horse until it has actually been drawn into the race and given a post position.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:113 - Effect of entry of an also eligible horse on the following day

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A horse drawn as an also eligible may be reentered the following day. If it draws a post position in a race, it becomes an automatic scratch from the also eligible list for the previous day.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:114 - Preference system

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Each racing association shall provide a preference system before the beginning of each race meeting.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:116 - Entry of horses on the preferred list

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A claim of preference must be made at time of entry of horses on the preferred list and the claim noted on the entry blank or the preference shall be lost. No claim of error will be considered by the stewards if the person making the entry has signed the unmarked entry blank.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:117 - Loss of position on preferred list

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a scratch card is deposited for a horse listed as also eligible, the horse shall lose its position on the preferred list.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:118 - Notice requirement for scratches

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No horse may be considered scratched or declared out of an engagement until the owner or the owner's authorized agent or some person designated by the owner has given notice in writing to a state steward before the time stipulated by the regulations of the association.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:120 - Irrevocability of declaring a horse out

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The declaration of a horse out of an engagement is irrevocable.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:121 - Burden of proof of miscarriage of declaration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the miscarriage of a declaration, by mail or otherwise, is alleged, satisfactory proof of the miscarriage is required of the complainant; otherwise, the declaration shall not be accepted as of the time alleged.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:122 - When matches are not allowed or are void

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If prior to the running of the race either of the horses entered in the match dies, or if either owner dies, the match is void. It remains a match even if money or any other award is added to the stakes. Matches are not allowed in South Dakota unless by special permission of the commission.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:123 - Ineligible list

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Any horse which is scratched from a race after being brought to the paddock or did not finish a race which the horse started shall be placed on an ineligible list. The ineligible list will be maintained by the presiding steward. Any horse placed on the ineligible list shall not be eligible for entry in a future race unless the horse has been removed from the ineligible list by the presiding steward. The presiding steward may rely on recommendations from the starter, paddock judge or the commission veterinarian in making a determination to remove a horse from the ineligible list.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:24 - Entries, starts, declarations, and scratches › Section 20:04:24:124 - Workouts required for eligibility

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Any horse which has not previously raced is not eligible for entry in a race until the horse has at least two workouts at least one of which has been timed by a disinterested person and the times have been reported to the racing secretary. A minimum of one of the workouts shall be from the starting gate in which at least one other horse is started at the same time.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:00 - Types of races

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The following types of horse races are authorized in South Dakota:
(1) "Allowance race," a race in which contestants receive weight allowance based on performance or winnings or both, as stipulated in the conditions of the race;
(2) "Claiming race," a race in which any animal entered may be claimed in conformity with the rules;
(3) "Free handicap," a handicap in which no liability for entrance money is incurred;
(4) "Handicap," a race in which weights are to be carried by the entered animals and are adjusted by a handicapper for the purpose of equalizing their respective chances of winning;
(5) "Highweight handicap," a handicap in which the weight assigned to the top horse in the handicap is not less than 140 pounds;
(6) "Invitational handicap," a handicap for which the racing secretary or handicapper has selected the contestants assigned the weights;
(7) "Match," a private sweepstakes between two animals which are the property of two different owners;
(8) "Overnight race," a race for which entries close 96 hours or less before the time set for the first race of the day on which the race is to be run;
(9) "Owner's handicap," a race in which the owner fixes, at the time of entry, the weight the owner's animal is to carry;
(10) "Post race," a race in which the subscribers announce at declaration the animal or animals each intends to start, without limitations of choice other than as prescribed by the rules and conditions of the race;
(11) "Private sweepstakes," a stakes race in which the participating nominators have engaged their respective entries and which, previous to closing, has not been advertised for entries in any manner;
(12) "Produce race," a race in which the produce of animals named or described at the time of entry are contestants;
(13) "Purse race," a race for money or other prizes to which the owners do not contribute entrance money;
(14) "Stakes race or sweepstakes," a race to which nominators of the engaged entries contribute to a purse or to which money, or any other award, may be added, but no overnight race, regardless of its conditions, is a stakes race;
(15) "Special weights," a race in which weight for age or sex, or both, is set by the conditions of the race, usually pertaining to maiden race;
(16) "Walkover," a race in which two horses of entirely different interests do not run for stakes. If at the time of saddling, only one horse has weighed out, that horse shall be ridden past the judges' stand, go to the post, and then move over the course. That horse is the winner;
(17) "Weight for age," a race in which a standard weight is assigned to horses according to their age.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:01 - No runoff for dead heats

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
When two or more horses run a dead heat, the dead heat shall not be run off.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:02 - Equal division of purse money

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The owners of the horses in a dead heat shall divide equally the purse money involved.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:03 - Two winners in a dead heat for first place

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a dead heat is for first place, each horse shall be considered a winner of the amount received according to §
									20:04:25:02.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:04 - Dead heat for second place with an objection for first place

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
When a dead heat is run for second place and an objection is made to the winner of the race and sustained, the horses which ran the dead heat shall be considered to have run a dead heat for first place.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:05 - Division of money - Drawing of lots for indivisible prizes

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Owners shall divide equally all moneys and other prizes. If no agreement can be reached as to which of them shall receive a cup, plate, or other indivisible prize, they shall draw lots for it in the presence of one or more of the stewards.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:06 - Inclusions in winnings

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Winnings during the year shall include all prizes from the first of January preceding to the time appointed for the start and shall apply to all races in any country. Winnings shall include dividing, walking over, or receiving forfeit. Winning of a fixed sum is considered to be winning it in one race, unless specified to the contrary.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:07 - Winnings in a walkover

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
In a walkover, except in claiming races, one-half of the money offered to the winner shall be paid. The remaining one-half shall be retained by the association. If a walkover is the result of arrangement by owners of horses engaged, no portion of the money or any other prize may be given.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:08 - Awarding of money to walkover winner

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Any prize or money which by the conditions of the race is to go to a horse which should have placed second or in any lower place shall be retained by the association if the winner has walked over or no horse has been so placed.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:09 - Money refunded in void races

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a race is never run or is void, stakes, forfeits, and entrance money shall be returned.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:10 - Void race

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A race may be declared void if no qualified horse covers the course according to rule.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:11 - Duties of licensee exercising a horse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Upon request of an official timer, every commission licensee exercising a horse shall correctly state the distance over which the horse is to be worked and the point on the racetrack where it is intended to start the workout. He must identify the horse if requested to do so.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:12 - Posting results and photographs

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If it is considered advisable to consult a picture from the finish camera, the stewards, without waiting for a picture, shall post the placements that are, in their opinion, unquestionable and shall make the other placements after consulting the picture.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:13 - Determining the finish by the noses of the horses

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
In determining the places of the horses at the finish of a race, the stewards shall consider only the relative position of the respective noses of the horses.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:14 - Displaying the official sign

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
After the jockeys riding the first five horses finish, have been weighed in, and found to have carried the correct weight, the clerk of the scales shall notify the stewards, who shall promptly display the official sign, declaring the result of the race.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:15 - Correcting errors on official sign

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the stewards from correcting an error before the display of the official sign or from recalling the official sign if it has been displayed through error.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:16 - Identification by the official identifier required

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No horse may start that has not been fully identified by the official identifier. Responsibility for providing identification rests with the trainer.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:17 - Duties of the identifier

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The official identifier shall check all contestants for all races and shall have all horses properly identified. He shall keep a record of all identifying marks on solid colored horses and horses starting for the first time according to the published record of the chart books of the daily racing form and the American Quarter Running Horse. This record shall be retained by the commission.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:18 - Tattoo required in certain circumstances

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A track may require the presence of an identifying tattoo on each horse permitted to race on that track.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:19 - Accountability of a person attempting to establish the identity of a horse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A person attempting to establish the identity of a horse or his ownership shall be held to account the same as the owner and shall be subject to the same penalty in case of fraud or attempted fraud.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:20 - Starting of flat races

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
All flat races shall be started out of a stall gate.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:22 - Starting horses outside the gate prohibited

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No horse or horses may be started from outside the gate.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:23 - Permission required to exercise a horse between races

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Permission must be obtained from a steward to exercise a horse on the track between races.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:24 - Public announcement required for exercising a horse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
When a horse is being warmed up or exercised, a public announcement shall be made, giving the name of the horse and explaining his presence on the track.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:25 - Horses required to be in paddock before post time - Penalty for failure to comply

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Horses must be in the paddock at least 20 minutes before post time. Every trainer who does not have his horse promptly in the paddock at the time appointed shall be fined.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:26 - Horses to be saddled in paddock

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Horses must be saddled in the paddock unless the stewards grant an exception.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:27 - Parading of horses required

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
All horses shall parade a distance that is reasonable and proper in the opinion of the stewards, unless permission is obtained for the horse to be led to the post with a pony. If a horse is excused from parading and is led to the post, he must pass over the same route as that followed by the parade.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:28 - Time limit for parade

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
After entering the track the horse shall not consume more than 12 minutes in the parade of the horses to the post except in cases of unavoidable delay. After passing the stand once, horses may break formation and canter, warm up, or go as they please to the post unless otherwise directed by the stewards. When horses have reached the post, they shall be started without unnecessary delay.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:29 - Steward may send horses to post

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The state steward may send the horses to the post at his discretion after a reasonable delay during a normal post parade.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:30 - Requirement that horses carry their weights

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
All horses shall carry their respective weights from paddock to post and from post to finish.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:31 - After entering the track, dismounting by jockeys prohibited

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
After the horses enter the track, no jockey may dismount and no horse may have the care of an attendant without consent of the stewards or the starter. The horse must be free of all hands other than those of the jockey, assistant starter, or other person authorized by §
									20:04:20:78  to assist with the start before the starter releases the barrier.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Heading or tailing permitted, §
											20:04:20:78.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:32 - Dismounting in case of accident allowed

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
In case of accident to a jockey or to his mount or equipment, the stewards or the starter may permit the jockey to dismount and the horse to be cared for during the delay, and may permit all jockeys to dismount and all horses to be attended during the delay.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:33 - Remounting allowed if a jockey thrown

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a jockey is thrown on the way from the paddock to the post, the horse shall be remounted, return to the point where the jockey was thrown, and then proceed over the route of the parade to the post.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:34 - Jockey replaced if injured

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a jockey is so injured on the way to the post as to require another jockey, the horse shall be taken to the paddock and another jockey obtained. The horse shall then be ridden over any uncompleted portion of the exact route of the parade to the starting point.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:35 - Return of horse leaving the course

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a horse leaves the course while moving from paddock to post, the horse shall return to the course at the nearest practical point to that at which the horse left the course. If the official veterinarian believes the horse to be injured or unfit to compete in the race or if the horse leaves the sight of the stewards the horse may not be allowed to run in the race.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:36 - Willful delay of the arrival of a horse prohibited

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No person shall willfully delay the arrival of a horse at the post.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:38 - All persons excluded from the track

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
After the horses leave the paddock on the way to the post, all persons shall be excluded from the course the race is to be run over, with the exception of racing officials, until the horses have returned for unsaddling.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:39 - Determination of the post positions

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Post positions shall be determined publicly by lot in the presence of the racing secretary or his deputy.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:41 - Post time

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Post time between each race shall not exceed thirty minutes, except under the most extraordinary conditions.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:42 - Improper weaving forbidden

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
In a race not run on a straightaway, a horse, when clear, may be taken to any part of the course, but no horse may cross or weave in front of other horses in any manner that impedes, interferes with, or intimidates another horse. In a race run on a straightaway, no horse may leave the lane in which he starts in any manner which interferes with, intimidates, or impedes another horse.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:43 - Impeding another horse a foul

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a horse swerves or is ridden to either side of the track so as to interfere with or impede another horse, it is a foul. The horse may be disqualified, and the stewards may fine or suspend the jockey. When a horse is disqualified by the stewards, every horse in the race owned wholly or in part by the same owner or trained by the same trainer may be disqualified upon a finding of just cause by the stewards.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:44 - Willful jostling forbidden

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No horse or jockey may willfully jostle another horse.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:45 - Willful touching forbidden

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
During a race, no jockey may willfully strike or touch another jockey or another jockey's horse or equipment for the purpose of interfering with that horse or jockey.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:46 - Unnecessary shortening of stride forbidden

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A jockey may not unnecessarily cause a horse to shorten stride.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:48 - Two horses in one interest required to give best efforts

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If two horses run in one interest in any race, each must give a best effort to win.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:49 - Stewards to take notice of foul riding

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Any steward may initiate the review of a potential infraction. The review shall be pursued to the satisfaction of a majority of the board of stewards.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:51 - Disqualification for leaving the track after the start

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a horse leaves the track after the start, he shall be disqualified.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:52 - Care of a horse disabled during the race

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a horse during the running of a race becomes crippled or otherwise obviously unable to finish because of a broken bone, profuse bleeding, or any other equally disabling condition, the horse shall be dismounted, unsaddled, and removed from the track without passing the stand. Under no circumstances may a horse which is standing be destroyed on the track or in the presence of the public.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:53 - Horse with broken bone to be removed by horse ambulance

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If a bone is broken, the horse shall remain on the track until the horse ambulance arrives and removes it.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:54 - Destruction of a horse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If destruction of a horse is determined to be necessary, the official veterinarian shall humanely destroy the animal. Euthanasia shall take place out of the public view whenever possible.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:60 - Associations prohibited from permitting improper races - Penalty - Match races not prohibited

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
No racing association may permit the racing of horses on a track under its ownership, lease, or control, in a race, which conditions have not been written by the racing secretary of the meeting, the entries for which have not been made in accordance with this article and which is not programmed as a part of the regular racing card conducted under the certificate system. An official or employee licensed by the commission who conducts or supervises such a race shall have his license revoked.
This section shall not be construed as prohibiting the running of a matched race or match, provided that written application is made to the commission for such a race, stating the conditions under which it is to be run and the amount of the stakes and provided that permission to run the race is obtained from the steward and that the race is included on the program as part of the regular racing card.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:61 - Novelty and exhibition races

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The commission may grant permission for novelty or exhibition races on which there is no pari-mutuel wagering.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25 - Rules of the race › Section 20:04:25:62 - Percentage payment of purse to breeder

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Five percent of the first money of every purse won in a race in South Dakota by a South Dakota bred horse shall be paid to the breeder of the horse.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25.01 - Time trials › Section 20:04:25.01:01 - Number of horses in the starting gate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Except in cases where the starting gate physically restricts the number of horses starting, each time trial shall consist of no more than ten horses. If the association's starting gate has less than ten stalls, then the maximum number of qualifiers must correspond to the maximum number of starting gate positions.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25.01 - Time trials › Section 20:04:25.01:02 - Finals may be run without time trials

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 20:04:25.01:01, if 11 or 12 horses are entered to run in the time trial from a gate with 12 or more stalls, the association may choose to run the finals only. Only the first 10 finishes may receive purse money.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25.01 - Time trials › Section 20:04:25.01:03 - Procedure for horses to qualify

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
In the time trials, horses shall qualify on the basis of time and order of finish. The times of the horses in the time trial shall be determined to the limit of the timer. If two or more horses have the same time in the same trial heat, the order of finish shall also determine the preference in qualifying for the finals. If two or more horses in different time trials have the same qualifying time to the limit of the timer for the final qualifying position, a draw by public lot shall be conducted as directed by the stewards. Qualifying times in separate trials may not be determined beyond the limit of the timer by either comparing or enlarging, or both, photo-finish pictures.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:04 - GAMING COMMISSION - RACING › Chapter 20:04:25.01 - Time trials › Section 20:04:25.01:04 - Order of finish used to determine order of qualification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Except in the case of disqualification, a horse may not qualify ahead of a horse that finished ahead of it in the official order of finish in the same time trial.
General Authority:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).
Law Implemented:
SDCL  42-7-56(13).