Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 305.34 - Stewards' presence(a) Three Stewards shall be present and on duty in the Stewards' stand during the running of each race. During the race times, the Stewards shall remain in the stand, in the paddock or otherwise readily available to the participants at the meet.(b) At least one of the Stewards shall be on duty within call of the racing secretary from the time of the opening of overnight entries each morning until after the time allowed for filing of protests or objections to entries or assignment of post positions.(c) Should any Steward be absent at race time, and no approved alternate Steward be available, the remaining Stewards may appoint a qualified substitute for the absent Steward. If a substitute Steward is appointed, the Bureau Director and the licensed racing entity shall be notified by the Stewards.