N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-10.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:71-10.5 - Programmed Trainer

(a) The principal trainer of a training stable must be listed as the trainer in the official program and in good standing with the Racing Commission. In the event a training stable requests to list an individual in addition to or other than the principal trainer in the official program, this request must be approved by the State steward. If a person other than the principal trainer is listed in the official program, no change may be made to this status without prior approval of the State steward. The State steward will utilize the following criteria in determining the identity of the principal trainer or need to list someone other than or in addition to the principal trainer in the official program:

1. The identity of the person who is responsible for the business decisions of the training stable including, but not limited to, business arrangements with and any payments to or from owners, veterinarians, feed companies, hiring and firing of employees, obtaining workers' compensation insurance, payroll, horsemen's bookkeeper, etc.;

2. The identity of the person responsible for communicating with the race secretaries office, stall manager, Racing Commission, owners regarding racing schedules, etc.;

3. The identity of the person responsible for the conditioning of the horses on a daily basis;

4. The identity of the person responsible for race day preparation including, but not limited to, accompanying horses to the paddock, selection of equipment, authority to warm up horses before the public, discussions of driving strategy, etc.;

5. The total number of horses in the control of the training stable. Before any requests to list someone other than the principal trainer in the official program are considered, the training stable shall contain a minimum of 20 horses currently in a race mode at any one location;

6. The number of active licensed trainers on the payroll of the training stable; and

7. The number of different stabling locations.

(b) Programmed trainers and principal trainers shall be held equally liable for all rule violations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-10.5

New Rule, R.1992 d.388, effective 10/5/1992.
See: 24 New Jersey Register 2340(a), 24 New Jersey Register 3533(b).