71 Ind. Admin. Code 7-2-3.5

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 71 IAC 7-2-3.5 - Fair start pole

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3.5.

(a) There shall be a pole erected two hundred eighty (280) feet in front of the starting pole.

(b) The pole must:

(1) have written on it "FAIR START POLE"; and

(2) be approved by the executive director or judges.

(c) If a horse does not reach the fair start pole before the field is released at the start, the judges shall display the "inquiry" sign immediately.

(d) Any horse not reaching the fair start pole before the starter releases the horses at the starting pole shall be declared a nonstarter for wagering purposes. All monies wagered on that horse shall be refunded.

(e) All drivers must make a reasonable effort to reach the fair start pole.

(f) Any horse which fails to reach the fair start pole more than one (1) time in a calendar year may be placed on the qualifying list.

71 IAC 7-2-3.5

Errata filed 3/29/2019, 10:12 a.m.: 20190403-IR-071190167ACA

Readopted filed 8/28/2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA

Readopted filed 8/3/2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA