# Title 69.5 — Racing Commission, North Dakota

## Article 69.5-01 — North Dakota Racing Commission Rules

## Chapter 69.5-01-03 — Racing Officials

### § 69.5-01-03-01. General description.

Every association conducting a race meeting shall appoint at least the following officials:
1. At least one association steward, consisting of at least one of the members of a three-member
board of stewards.
2. Association veterinarian who shall assist and be responsible to the commission veterinarian
and whose appointment must be from a list approved by the commission veterinarian.
3. Auditor.
4. Clerk of scales.
5. Horse identifier.
6. Horsemen's bookkeeper.
7. Jockey room attendant, custodian, or valet.
8. Paddock judge.
9. Pari-mutuel manager.
10. Racing secretary.
11. Security manager.
12. Starter.
13. Timer.
14. Track manager.

15. Such other officials as the commission may from time to time require.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008; October 1, 2022; April 1, 2024.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-02. Eligibility for officials.

To qualify as a racing official the appointee must be licensed by the commission after a
determination that the proposed racing official:
1. Is of good moral character and reputation;
2. Is experienced in horse racing;
3. Is familiar with the duties to which the racing official is appointed and with the commission's
rules of horse racing;
4. Possesses the mental and physical capacity to perform the duties which the racing official is
appointed to perform;
5. Possesses natural or correctable eyesight sufficient to perform the racing official's duties; and
6. Has not been convicted of a crime which the commission may determine has a direct bearing
upon the racing official's ability to serve in the appointed capacity or if so convicted, that the
official has been sufficiently rehabilitated.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective October 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-03. Official's prohibited activities.

A racing official or the racing official's assistants listed in section 69.5-01-03-01, while serving
during any meeting in such capacity, may not engage in any of the following:
1. Participate in the sale, purchase, training, or ownership of any horse racing at the meeting;
2. Be involved in any way in the purchase or sale of any contract on any jockey racing at the
meeting;
3. Sell or solicit horse insurance on any horse racing at the meeting or participate in any other
business sales or solicitation not a part of the official's duties;
4. Directly or indirectly wager on the outcome of any race being run at the track or association
grounds;
5. Directly or indirectly wager on any gambling game located on association grounds;
6. Accept or receive money or anything of value for such official's assistance in connection with
such official's duties;
7. Act as a tout or provide information on a horse for betting purposes; or
8. Consume any alcoholic beverage or prohibited substance or refuse any breath test or to
submit a urine, blood, or hair sample when directed by commission staff.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008; October 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10

Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-04. Report of violations.

Every racing official and such official's assistants are responsible to report immediately to the
stewards of the meeting every observed violation of these rules and of the laws of this state which
occur within such official's or assistant's jurisdiction.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-05. Single official appointment.

An official appointed to any meeting may not hold more than one official position listed in section
one appointment would not subject the official to a conflict of the official's interests and duties to the two
appointments.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-06. Stewards - General authority.

1. The stewards for each racing meeting are responsible to the commission for the conduct of
the race meeting in accordance with the laws of this state and the rules adopted by the
commission. The stewards only have authority to resolve conflicts or disputes between all
other racing officials or licensees where the disputes are reasonably related to the conduct of
each race, or races, and to punish violators of these rules in accordance with the provisions of
these rules.
2. Should any steward be absent at race time, the other two stewards shall agree on the
appointment of a deputy for the absent steward or if they are unable to agree on a deputy,
then the racing secretary shall appoint a deputy for that race. If any deputy steward is
appointed, the commission must be notified immediately by the stewards.
3. All three stewards must be present in the stands during the running of each race.
4. The period of authority for the association stewards commences upon issuance of their
license by the commission and terminates thirty days after the final meet.
5. Stewards, from their own observations, may take notice of misconduct or rule violations and
institute investigations and compliance of possible rules' violations.
6. Stewards may inspect at any time a license document or paper related to horse racing
including, without limitation, partnership papers, jockey employment contracts, appointments
of authorized agents or jockey agents, jockey agents' engagement records, and the adoption
of colors.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective April 1, 2024.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-07. Stewards - Enforcement authority.

1. Stewards shall enforce these rules and the racing laws of this state and have authority to
charge any licensee for a violation of these rules and the laws of this state, to conduct

hearings, and to recommend to the commission the imposition of administrative fees or
suspensions within the limits and procedures of this section. The decision of the stewards as
to the extent of a disqualification of any horse in any race is final for purposes of distribution of
the pari-mutuel pool and purses.
2. Stewards may impose administrative fees of up to one thousand dollars for each offense or
suspend occupational licenses for up to six months for each offense, or both such fee and
suspension. Such action by the stewards does not bar the commission from imposing a more
severe penalty if so required in the determination of the commission. However, the
commission shall initiate no action increasing any steward's penalty after sixty days from the
date of the stewards' action. The stewards, instead of taking action against a licensee, may
refer any alleged violation to the commission for hearing and decision, but such referral to the
commission by the stewards is not necessary as a condition to commission action against a
licensee. In cases where fines or penalties alter the results of a race, the stewards shall
re-award purses, prizes, awards, and trophies.
3. All fines imposed by the stewards upon a licensee must be paid by the licensee to the
commission within forty-eight hours after imposition.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-08. Stewards' summary hearings.

1. Violations. The stewards may take summary and immediate action when violations constitute
an immediate danger to public health, safety, and welfare. If such action is taken prior to the
summary hearing procedure in subsection 2, the affected licensee is entitled to a
postsuspension hearing pursuant to such subdivision. The stewards may conduct summary
proceedings for violations involving the following:
a. Horse riding.
b. The use of drugs and medication.
c. Possessing a device for the injection of prohibited substances in horses.
d. Suspensions under reciprocity agreements with other states.
e. Acts prohibited by any of the provisions of North Dakota Century Code chapter 12.1 and
any other criminal offenses prohibited by state law when by a preponderance of
evidence, the stewards believe such offenses to have occurred.
f. Prearranging or attempting to prearrange the outcome of a race.
2. Summary hearing procedure. Stewards' hearings in respect to matters exempted from
notice and hearing provisions, unless waived by the licensee, nevertheless shall provide at
least the following:
a. Written notice to the licensee, delivered at least three days prior to the hearing, informing
the licensee of the charges against the licensee and the possible penalties which may be
imposed as well as the right to counsel; the right to present a defense, including
witnesses for that purpose; and the right to cross-examine the stewards' witnesses.
b. The stewards may grant a continuance of any hearing set under the summary
procedures authorized for good cause shown.

c. Failure of a licensee to appear at any scheduled hearing shall constitute a violation of
these rules.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-09. Appeals from stewards' hearings.

1. Any licensee aggrieved by the imposition by the stewards of any fee or suspension may
appeal to the commission. Appeals must be in writing and filed with the commission within
fourteen days of the stewards' order. The stewards shall, in that event, forward to the
commission their charges and evidence for an administrative hearing (de novo) by the
commission upon all the evidence pursuant to North Dakota Century Code chapter 28-32. No
appeal from a stewards' order to the commission shall stay or supersede the penalty imposed
by the stewards unless the commission shall order, in writing, a stay of the penalty.
2. The stewards shall possess and may exercise emergency authority, as follows:
a. Substitute officials. When in an emergency any official is unable to discharge the official's
duties, the stewards may approve the appointment of a substitute. The stewards shall
report such appointment immediately to the commission.
b. Substitute jockeys. The stewards have the authority in an emergency to place a
substitute jockey on any horse in the event the trainer does not do so. Before using such
authority, the stewards shall attempt, in good faith, to contact the trainer to inform the
trainer of the emergency and to afford the trainer the opportunity to appoint a substitute
jockey. If the trainer cannot be contacted, or if the trainer is contacted but fails to appoint
a substitute jockey and to inform the stewards by thirty minutes prior to post time, then
the stewards may appoint under this rule.
c. Substitute trainer. The stewards have the authority, in an emergency, to designate a
substitute trainer for any horse.
d. Excuse horse. In case of accident or injury to a horse or any other emergency deemed to
exist by the stewards before the start of any race, the stewards may excuse the horse
from starting.
e. Exercise authority. No licensee may exercise a horse on the track between races unless
upon the approval of the stewards.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective October 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-10. Steward investigations and decisions.

1. Investigations. The stewards, upon direction of the commission, shall conduct inquiries and
shall recommend to the commission the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses and the production of reports, books, papers, and documents for any inquiry. The
commission stewards have the power to administer oaths and examine witnesses and shall
submit to the commission a written report of every such inquiry made by them.
2. Cancel trifecta. The stewards shall cancel trifecta wagering any time there are fewer than five
betting interests unless there is a late scratch.

3. Form reversal. The stewards shall take notice of any marked reversal of form by any horse
and shall conduct an inquiry of the horse's owner, trainer, or other persons connected with
said horse including any person found to have contributed to the deliberate restraint or
impediment of a horse in order to cause it not to win, be likely to cause it not to win, finish as
near as possible to first, or be likely to finish as near as possible to first.
4. Fouls.
a. Extent of disqualification. Upon any claim of foul submitted to them, the stewards shall
determine the extent of any disqualification and shall place any horse found to be
disqualified behind the others in the race with which it interfered or may place the
offending horse last in the race.
b. Coupled entry. When a horse is disqualified under this section and where that horse was
a part of a coupled entry and, where, in the opinion of the stewards, the act which lead to
the disqualification served to unduly benefit the other part of the coupled entry, the
stewards may, at their discretion, disqualify the other part of the entry.
5. Stewards to inquire.
a. The stewards shall take cognizance of foul riding and, upon their own motion or that of
any racing official or person empowered by this chapter to object or complain, shall make
diligent inquiry or investigation into such objection or complaint when properly received.
b. In determining the extent of disqualification, the stewards may:
(1) Declare void a track record set or equalled by a disqualified horse, or any horses
coupled with it as an entry;
(2) Affirm the placing judges' order of finish and hold the jockey responsible if, in the
stewards' opinion, the foul riding did not affect the order of finish; or
(3) Disqualify the offending horse and hold the jockey blameless if, in the stewards'
opinion, the interference to another horse in a race was not the result of an
intentional foul or careless riding on the part of a jockey.
6. Race objections.
a. An objection to an incident alleged to have occurred during the running of a race may be
received only when lodged with the clerk of scales, the stewards or their designees, by
the owner, the authorized agent of the owner, the trainer, or the jockey of a horse
engaged in the same race.
b. An objection following the running of any race must be filed before the race is declared
official, whether all or some riders are required to weigh in, or the use of a fast official
procedure is permitted.
c. The stewards shall make all findings of fact as to all matters occurring during and
incident to the running of a race; shall determine all objections and inquiries, and shall
determine the extent of disqualification, if any, of horses in the race. Such findings of fact
and determinations are final and may not be appealed.
7. Protests and complaints. The stewards shall investigate promptly and render a decision in
every protest and complaint made to them. They shall keep a record of all protests and
complaints and any rulings made by the stewards and file such reports daily with the
commission.

a. Protests involving fraud. Protests involving fraud may be made by any person at any time
to the stewards.
b. Protests not involving fraud. Protests, except those involving fraud, may be filed only by
the owner of a horse or the owner's authorized agent, the trainer, or the jockey of the
horse in the race over which the protest is made. The protest must be made to the clerk
of the scales or to the stewards before the race is declared official. If the placement of
the starting gate is in error, no protest may be made thereon, unless the protest is
entered prior to the time the first horse enters the gate.
c. Protest to clerk of scales. A jockey who intends to enter a protest to the clerk of scales
following the running of any race, and before the race is declared official, shall notify the
clerk of scales of this intention immediately upon the arrival of the jockey at the scales.
d. Prize money of a protested horse. During the time of determination of a protest, any
money or prize won by a horse protested or otherwise affected by the outcome of the
race must be paid to and held by the horseman's accountant until the protest is decided.
e. Protest in writing. A protest, other than one arising out of the actual running of a race,
must be in writing, signed by the complainant, and filed with the stewards one hour
before post time of the race out of which the protest arises.
f. Frivolous protests. No person or licensee shall make a frivolous protest nor may any
person withdraw a protest without the permission of the stewards.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008; April 1, 2018; October 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-11. Racing secretary.

1. General authority. The racing secretary is responsible for setting the conditions for each race
of the meeting, regulating the nomination of entries, determining the amounts of purses and to
whom they are due, and the recording of racing results.
2. Conditions. The racing secretary shall establish the conditions and eligibility for entering the
races of the meeting and cause them to be published to owners, trainers, and the
commission. Unless otherwise provided by the conditions, the winner of a certain sum means
the winner of a single race of that sum. Corrections to the conditions must be made within
twenty-four hours of publication.
3. Posting of entries. Upon the closing of entries each day, the racing secretary shall post a list
of entries in a conspicuous location in the racing secretaries' office and furnish that list to local
newspapers and radio and television stations.
4. Stakes and entrance money records. The secretary is caretaker of the permanent records
of all stakes, entrance moneys, and arrears paid or due in a race meeting and shall keep
permanent records of the results of each race of the meeting.
5. Record of racing. The racing secretary, no later than the day following each race, shall attach
or endorse on the registration certificate of each horse winning in any race the fact of that
winning performance and the distance, the date of the race, and the type of conditions of the
race.
6. Record of jockeys. Upon entry of a horse in a race, the owner or trainer shall furnish to the
racing secretary the name of the jockey who will ride the entry no later than scratch time of the

date of the race unless unusual circumstances prevail and the stewards grant contrary
permission, but in no event later than forty-five minutes before post time.
7. Handicapping. The racing secretary, or a handicapper assigned by the racing secretary, shall
assign the weight to be carried by each horse in a handicap when weights are not stated in
the condition of the race. The commission has adopted the association of racing
commissioners international's model rules of racing for all scale of weights criteria, version
11.0.
8. Penalties not cumulative. Penalties and weight allowances are not cumulative unless so
declared in the conditions of a race by the racing secretary.
9. Winnings.
a. All inclusive. For the purpose of the setting of conditions by the racing secretary, winnings
must be considered to include all moneys and prizes won up to the time of the start of a
race, including those races outside the United States. Foreign winnings must be
determined on the basis of the normal rate of exchange prevailing on the day of the win.
b. Winnings considered from January first. Winnings during the year must be reckoned by
the racing secretary from the preceding January first.
c. Winner of a certain sum. Winner of a certain sum means the winner of a single race of
that sum, unless otherwise expressed in the condition book by the racing secretary. In
determining the net value to the winner of any race, the sums contributed by its owner or
nominator must be deducted from the amount won. In all stakes races, the winnings must
be computed on the value of the gross earnings.
d. Winner's award. Unless the conditions of a race provide otherwise the entrance money,
starting and subscription fees, and other contributions, shall go to the winner of the race.
If for any reason a race is not run, those entrance, and starting and subscription fees
must be returned to the nominators.
10. Cancellation of a race. The racing secretary has the authority to withdraw, cancel, or change
any race which has not been closed. In the event the canceled race is a stakes race, all
subscriptions and fees paid in connection with the race must be refunded.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008; October 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-12. Paddock judge.

1. The paddock judge is in charge of the paddock and has general responsibility for the saddling
and mounting of horses and for the equipment used.
2. The paddock judge shall attempt to maintain consistency in the use of equipment on individual
mounts. Duties of the paddock judge include:
a. Requiring that a farrier be in the paddock prior to each race to ensure that all horses are
properly shod.
b. Excluding from the paddock all those persons who have no immediate business with the
horses entered in a race and report rule violations in the paddock area to the stewards.
c. Permitting horses competing in a race to be shod in special training shoes only with the
express permission of the stewards.

d. Reporting to the stewards all horses that fail to arrive in the paddock at the designated
time.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008; April 1, 2024.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-13. Horse identifier.

The horse identifier must be present for each race and shall inspect each horse prior to its
departure from the paddock to the post to confirm the horses' proper identity. The horse identifier shall
report to the stewards any horse not properly identified or whose foal papers are not in conformity with
these rules.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-14. Clerk of the scales.

The clerk of the scales (clerk) is responsible to weigh out jockeys and their equipment before each
race and to weigh in jockeys and equipment after each race. The clerk shall record and publish any
weight over or under the weight appearing on the official program. The clerk upon determination that
there has been a change in weight, jockey, or racing colors from those given in the official program
shall note the change immediately to officials of the association for immediate dissemination to the
public. The clerk shall report immediately to the stewards any violation of these rules respecting weight,
weighing, or riding equipment. After each race the clerk shall advise the stewards of any underweight or
overweight carried by any jockey. The clerk shall report to the stewards any other information they may
require.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-15. Starter.

1. The starter shall:
a. Have complete jurisdiction over the starting gate, the starting of horses, and the authority
to give orders not in conflict with the rules as may be required to ensure all participants
an equal opportunity to a fair start;
b. Appoint and supervise assistant starters who have demonstrated they are adequately
trained to safely handle horses in the starting gate. In emergency situations, the starter
may appoint qualified individuals to act as substitute assistant starters;
c. Ensure that at least one assistant starter is available for each horse in a race;
d. Assign the starting gate stall positions to assistant starters and notify the assistant
starters of their respective stall positions not more than ten minutes before post time for
the race;
e. Assess the ability of each person applying for a jockey's license in breaking from the
starting gate and working a horse in the company of other horses, and shall make the
assessment known to the stewards;

f. Load horses into the gate in any order deemed necessary to ensure a safe and fair start;
and
g. Immediately report to the stewards any false starts, impeded starts, or unfair starts.
2. The assistant starters may not:
a. Handle or take charge of any horse in the starting gate without the expressed permission
of the starter;
b. Impede the start of a race;
c. Apply a whip or other device, with the exception of steward-approved twitches, to assist
in loading a horse into the starting gate;
d. Slap, boot, or otherwise dispatch a horse from the starting gate;
e. Strike or use abusive language to a jockey; or
f. Accept or solicit any gratuity or payment other than the assistant starter's regular salary,
directly or indirectly, for services in starting a race.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective April 1, 2018.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-16. Timer.

Each association shall provide where necessary for each race an official timer who shall occupy the
timers' stand or other appropriate place to observe the running of each race. The timer shall record
permanently the time elapsed between the start and finish of each race.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-17. Patrol judges.

At least three patrol judges shall observe the running of the race and report information concerning
the running of the race to the stewards. Each patrol judge shall have a duty station assigned by the
stewards.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-18. Stewards serve as placing judges.

It is the duty of the stewards to determine the winner of each race and the order of finish for each of
the remaining horses in the race. In case of a difference of opinion among the stewards, the majority
opinion shall govern. In determining places at the finish of a race, the stewards shall consider only the
noses of the placing horses. The stewards may correct errors in their determination of the placing of
horses at the finish before the display of the official sign, or if the official sign has been displayed in
error, after that display. If the display is in error, no person is entitled to any proceeds of the pari-mutuel
pool on account of such error. At the conclusion of each racing day, the stewards shall file with the
commission a copy of the official placement of horses with the names of the first four horses finishing in
each race of that day. The stewards shall provide other racing information within their observation or

records upon the request of any official of the association or the commission. The stewards' decision on
the race is final.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-19. Association veterinarian.

The association veterinarian may, at the direction of the commission veterinarian, be required to
inspect all the horses in a race at the starting gate, and, after the finish of a race, shall observe the
horses leaving the track. The association veterinarian is responsible to the commission veterinarian.
History: Effective July 1, 1989; amended effective January 1, 2008.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
### § 69.5-01-03-20. Jockey room custodian and valet attendants.

1. The jockey room custodian has the following duties:
a. Maintain order, decorum, and cleanliness in the jockey and scale rooms.
b. Assist the clerk of the scales as required.
c. Ensure that no person other than representatives of the commission, association, news
media, jockey's guild, and jockey room attendants are admitted to the jockey room on a
racing day except by permission of the stewards and ensure that no unauthorized
personnel is permitted in the jockey room after the final race on racing day.
d. Supervise the care and storage of racing colors.
e. Supervise the jockey attendants and arrange their rotation among jockeys for the
weighing out.
f. Ensure that jockeys are neat in appearance and properly attired when they leave the
jockey room to ride in a race.
g. Report any rule violation within the jockey room to the stewards.
h. Assign to each jockey a locker capable of being locked for the use of the jockey in storing
clothing, equipment, and personal effects.
2. Valet attendants have the following duties and restrictions:
a. No person or licensee except a valet-attendant provided by the association may assist
jockeys in weighing out and weighing in.
b. No jockey room attendant or jockey valet on duty may make a bet on any race nor place
a bet for another person.
c. No attendant or valet may mingle with the public or loiter in public areas of the
association premises during racing hours.
History: Effective July 1, 1989.
General Authority: NDCC 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-10
