Current through September 2, 2024
Section 11.04.01.653 - POST RACE WEIGH IN01.Upon Completion of a Race. After a race has been run and after the Jockey has pulled up the horse ridden, the Jockey must ride promptly to the area designated by the Stewards. After obtaining permission from the Judges, the Jockey must dismount and present himself to the Clerk of the Scales to be weighed in. If a Jockey is prevented from riding a mount to the Judges stand because of an accident or an illness either to the Jockey or the horse, the Jockey may walk or be carried to the scales or may be excused by the Board of Stewards from weighing.02.Preparation for Weigh In. Except by permission of the Board of Stewards upon returning to the Placing Judges stand, every Jockey must unsaddle the horse ridden. No person may touch the Jockey or the horse, except by the bridle, nor cover the horse in any manner until the Jockey has removed the equipment to be weighed.03.Carrying Equipment. Each Jockey must weigh in carrying over the Scales all pieces of equipment with which weighed out. Thereafter, the equipment may be given to the Jockey's attendant.04.Same Weight. Each Jockey must weigh in at the same weight as that which he weighed out and, if short of it by more than two (2) pounds, the horse will be disqualified.05.More Weight. If any Jockey weighs in at more than two (2) pounds over the proper or declared weight, the Jockey will be fined or suspended or ruled off by the Board of Stewards, having due regard for any excess weight caused by rain or mud. The case must be reported to the Racing Commission for such action as it may deem proper.Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.04.01.653