Okla. Admin. Code § 325:35-1-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 325:35-1-5 - Trainer responsibility

(a) The Trainer is presumed to know the Rules. The Trainer is responsible for the condition, soundness, and eligibility of the Horses they train. The Trainer shall conduct their business of training Horses with appropriate care and skill, in a humane manner, and with due regard to the interests of their Owners and the safety of employees and of the Horses in their care.

(b) Should the chemical analysis, urine or otherwise, taken from a Horse under their supervision show the presence of any substance except as otherwise provided for in Chapter 45, it shall be taken as prima facie evidence that it was administered by or with the knowledge of the Trainer or persons under their supervision having care or custody of such Horse.

(c) The Trainer is responsible for any puncture mark (s) on any Horse they enter in a Race.

(d) If the Trainer cannot be present on Race Days they shall designate an Assistant Trainer. Such designation shall be made prior to time of entry, unless otherwise approved by the Stewards. Failure to disclose the actual Trainer of a Horse participating in a Race shall be grounds to disqualify the Horse and subject the actual Trainer to possible disciplinary action by the Stewards or the Commission. Designation of an Assistant Trainer shall not relieve the Trainer's absolute responsibility for the conditions and eligibility of the Horse, but shall place the Assistant Trainer under such absolute responsibility also. Willful failure on the part of the Trainer to be present at, or refusal to allow the taking of any specimen, or any act or threat to prevent or otherwise interfere therewith shall be cause for disqualification of the Horse involved; and the matter shall be referred to the Stewards for further action.

(e) In addition to the foregoing responsibilities of this Section, a Trainer has the following specific responsibilities:

(1) Knowledge of substance rules;

(2) Knowledge of substance status of all Horses in their care;

(3) Knowledge of Furosemide use rules;

(4) To register all Horses in their care with the Racing Secretary;

(5) To ensure that no injectable substances, hypodermic needles, syringes, or electrical or mechanical device (other than the ordinary whip or approved twitch) that may be used for the purpose of stimulating or depressing a Horse or affecting its speed are in their possession; in the possession of employees; or in automobiles; or in trailers; or in sleeping, storage or stable areas owned by or assigned to that Trainer or Trainer's employees;

(6) Proper entering and eligibility of all Horses in their care;

(7) Guard Horses in their care;

(8) Make any declaration or scratch of an entered Horse in their care;

(9) Bill and account for fees and services rendered on behalf of any Horse in his/her care to the appropriate Owner or Owners.

(10) To instruct and determine the training regimen of all Horses in their care and entered in any Race.

(f) No Trainer duty or responsibility may be assigned to A person who is ineligible to hold a license or who is under suspension in this or any other racing jurisdiction.

(g) No Trainer shall assume any of the responsibilities described in this Section for a Horse they do not train.

(h) Trainers who are summarily suspended or suspended for more than sixty (60) days shall not be permitted to transfer their Horses to A family member. A suspended trainer shall not provide financial assistance to, or have communication concerning care, custody, or control with a receiving Trainer, after a transfer has been completed.

Okla. Admin. Code § 325:35-1-5

Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2069, eff 5-9-06 (emergency); Amended at 24 Ok Reg 971, eff 5-11-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 9/14/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/14/2020

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 8/25/2024