Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.282 - Jockey requirements(a) Jockeys shall report to the jockeys' quarters at the time designated by the licensed racing entity. Jockeys shall report their engagements and any overweight to the clerk of scales. Jockeys shall not leave the jockeys' quarters, except to ride in scheduled races, until all of their riding engagements of the day have been fulfilled, except as approved by the Stewards.(b) A jockey who has not fulfilled all riding engagements, who desires to leave the jockeys' quarters, must first receive the permission of the Stewards and must be accompanied by a licensed racing entity security guard.(c) While in the jockeys' quarters, jockeys shall have no contact or communication with any person outside the jockeys' quarters other than Commission personnel and officials, or an owner or trainer for whom the jockey is riding, except with the permission of the Stewards. Any communication permitted by the Stewards may be conducted only in the presence of the clerk of scales or other person designated by the Stewards.(d) Jockeys shall be weighed out for their respective mounts by the clerk of scales not more than 30 minutes before post time for each race. Only valets employed by the licensed racing entity shall assist jockeys in weighing out.(e) A jockey must wear a safety vest when riding in any official race. The safety vest shall meet the applicable standards for safety vests as set forth in Chapter 303 (relating to licensing, duties and responsibilities of Thoroughbred occupational licensees-temporary regulations).