Section 1440.10  Rules and Regulations

 

The rules and regulations governing thoroughbred racing shall also govern quarter horse racing, except for the following additional rules.

 

Section 1440.20  Designation of Officials

 

In quarter horse racing, patrol judges and placing judges shall not be mandatory.  At the Illinois Racing Board's discretion, the stewards may, in addition to their regular duties, serve in these positions.

 

Section 1440.30  Whipping

 

No whip shall be carried on any two-year-old until he has had two workouts under the supervision of the stewards.  Thereafter, the decision as to when a horse is running true enough to permit the use of a whip shall be at the discretion of the stewards.  No whip shall be carried on any horse in any race when making a first start unless its use has been approved by the stewards.

 

Section 1440.40  Schooling

 

Prior to their first start, all two-year-olds must be approved by the starter for their conduct in and breaking out of the gate.

 

Section 1440.50  Apprentices, Special Allowances and Weights

 

An apprentice jockey may ride in a race in which quarter horses are eligible to start, but may not claim apprentice allowance in such races and the riding of the winner of such a race shall not be considered in computing the expiration of his right to claim apprentice allowances in races restricted to thoroughbreds.  No sex allowances or scales of weight-for-age shall be used in quarter horse racing.

 

Section 1440.60  Registration Certificate

 

No horse shall be permitted to start in a race until the Registration Certificate has been filed with the Racing Secretary and the horse shall be fully identified by a representative of the Board; likewise, no leased horse shall be permitted to start in a race until the Registration Certificate and copy of the Lease Authorization have been filed with the Racing Secretary and Board Stewards and the horse shall be identified by a representative of the Board.

 

Section 1440.70  Photo-Finish Camera

 

All tracks conducting quarter horse meets must be equipped with a photo finish timing camera which has electronic circuits and a quartz crystal timing base and must be capable of operating either AC or DC without loss of accuracy. Every camera must be calibrated and accurate to a minimum of ¹/₁₀₀^th of a second.

 

Section 1440.80  Starting Gate

 

All races must be started from a closed starting gate, set exactly on the starting line.  All start distances must be permanently marked near both the inside and outside rails.  The starting gate must be equipped with timing switches which shall be activated from the time the starting gate is opened.