N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-16.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:71-16.2 - Entry box and drawing of horses at pari-mutuel meetings

(a) The entry box shall be opened by the presiding judge at the advertised time and the presiding judge will be responsible to see that at least one horseman or an official representative of the horsemen is present. No owner or agent for a horse with a declaration in the entry box shall be denied the privilege of being present. Under the supervision of the presiding judge, all entries shall be listed, the eligibility verified, preference ascertained, starters selected and post positions drawn. If it is necessary to reopen any race, public announcement shall be made at least twice and the box reopened to a definite time.

(b) Upon receiving a request by the race secretary, the presiding judge, at his discretion, may open the entry box prior to the time of closing and give the race secretary the opportunity to process declarations contained therein. Information as to names of horses declared shall not be given by the race secretary or his assistants until after the time for declaration has passed.