Track General Rules, Race General Rules, Jai Alai Game General Rules, Performances, Jockey Requirements, Sulky Driver Requirements, Qualifications of Horses to Start
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
61D-2.024Track General Rules
61D-2.025Race General Rules
61D-2.026 Jai Alai Game General Rules
61D-2.027Performances
61D-2.028Jockey Requirements
61D-2.0281Sulky Driver Requirements
61D-2.029Qualifications of Horses to Start
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 41 No. 126, June 30, 2015 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
61D-2.024 Track General Rules.
(1) The permitholder shall notify the division in writing within three days of after any changes to track dimensions or design.
(2) All racing permitholders shall maintain their track surfaces courses in a safe condition by removing all hazards that could harm a racing animal on any live performance day in accordance with its annual operating license or when the track is utlilized for training.
(3) All quarter horse and thoroughbred tracks shall have an inner rail and an outer rail. Both rails shall be designed to collapse or break away when a contestant bumps, lunges or falls into the rail during normal training or racing. For turf courses, one of the rails may be moveable in order to maintain turf surface quality.
(4) No change
(5) A race course track shall not require the racing animal to change its course in response to any obstacles on the racing surface during the race.
(6) All race tracks shall include a secure area for wagering and a live viewing location for the pari-mutuel activity.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.2415(12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.2415 FS. History–New __________.
61D-2.025 Race General Rules.
(1) Each race must have at least six five entrants with a minimum of two contestants.
(2) No change.
(3) No change.
(a) Must be conducted on a track that is at least 1,100 feet in length and at least 17 feet in width, inclusive of the chute; and
(b) No change.
(4) No change
(a) Must be conducted on a track that is at least 1,320 1,300 feet in length and at least 50 60 feet in width, inclusive of the chute; and
(b) No change.
(5) No change.
(a) Must be conducted on a track that is at least 4,000 feet in length and at least 50 60 feet in width, inclusive of the chute; and
(b) Must not be shorter than 1,320 3,200 feet in length for races of 2 year old horses and 3,200 feet in length for all other races.
(6) (a) No change.
(b) Must be conducted on a track that is at least 3,300 feet in length and at least 80 feet in width; and
(c) No change.
(7) For each race, all All racing contestants must compete simultaneously on a common track with a common start and finish line.
(8) Any race that does not meet the requirements of this rule shall exclude the race from being counted as part of a performance.
(8)(9) Horse races must be recorded by at least three video cameras if the race includes turns or two video cameras if the race is on a straight track.
(a) No change.
(b) No change.
(c) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.2415(12) FS. Law Implemented 550.235, 550.0251, 550.2415 FS. History–New __________.
61D-2.026 Jai Alai Game General Rules.
(1) No change.
(2) The permitholder shall notify the division in writing within three days after of any changes to court dimensions or design.
(3) Jai alai permitholders shall maintain their court surfaces in a safe condition by removing all hazards that could harm a player on any live performance day in accordance with its annual operating license or when the court is utilized for practice.
(4) Jai alai games must be conducted on an indoor, a three-walled court meeting the following requirements:
(a) No change.
(b) The front wall and back wall must be at least 35 feet in width and height;
(c) The front wall must be made of granite., and the other two walls and floor must be made of granite or gunite; and
(d) All courts must have sufficient overhead coverage to ensure for the operation of scheduled performances. The fronton enclosure must be at least 20,000 square feet.
(e) All courts must have a live viewing area for games.
(5) No change.
(6) No change.
(7) Jai alai player occupational license applicants must submit proof of 20 professional or amateur performances games in order to demonstrate player competency.
(8) Any jai alai game that does not meet the requirements of this rule shall exclude the game from being counted as part of a performance.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.105(3), (10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.105, 550.70 FS. History–New __________.
61D-2.027 Performances.
(1) Permitholders may not conduct more than two performances during one operating day.
(1)(2) Each performance Performances shall consist of a minimum of 8 races or games.
(2)(3) A performance may not begin within 15 minutes from the end of the previous performance.
(3)(4) A matinee performance shall not begin after 6:00 p.m. and evening performance shall not begin before 6:00 p.m.
(4)(5) Each performance shall have a separation of race numbers and performance numbers in the totalisator system.
(5)(6) Each performance shall have a separate racing or game program. Same day performances may be separated within a single program.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.155(1), 550.3551(10), 550.495, 550.6305 FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.155, 550.3551, 550.495, 550.6305 FS. History–New __________.
61D-2.028 Jockey Requirements.
(1) No change.
(2) A new applicant shall show competence to the stewards by the demonstration of riding ability. The horserace permitholder shall maintain documentation confirming all jockeys allowed to ride at its race track have demonstrated riding ability. The demonstration of riding ability is defined at a minimum as:
(a) through (d) No change.
(3) The division will accept a valid and current occupational license to perform as a jockey from another jurisdiction as sufficient documentation to demonstrate riding ability. The applicant shall submit written verification with their application from a majority of the stewards confirming compliance with paragraphs (2)(a) through (d) above.
(4) No change.
(5) Each horserace permitholder shall establish a scale of weights for jockeys to carry during a race which shall take in account the humane treatment of the racing animal and be published in the race program. published in the race program; however, the permitholder will not allow a horse to carry a total weight to exceed 135 pounds.
(6) Each permitholder shall maintain a copy of an affirmation of passed physical examination given within the previous twelve months by a licensed physician affirming fitness to participate as a jockey. The stewards may require that any jockey be reexamined and may refuse to allow any jockey to ride pending completion of such examination.
(6)(7) During the conduct of a pari-mutuel race, each jockey shall wear white pants and unique racing colors unique racing colors and white pants registered with the racing secretary horserace permitholder. The stewards may authorize a temporary substitution of racing colors when necessary.
(7)(8) The racing colors to be worn by each jockey in a race shall be described in the program, and any change temporary substitution of racing colors shall be announced prior to the start of the race.
(8)(9) Jockeys and exercise riders must wear a properly secured protective helmet, vest, and boots which have been specifically designed for horse racing when riding in races or when exercising horses.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.105(3), (10)(a), 550.2415(12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.0425, 550.105, 550.2415 FS.History–New __________.
61D-2.0281 Sulky Driver Requirements.
(1) No change
(2) Each permitholder shall ensure that all drivers racing at their race course have demonstrated competence of driving ability. The division will accept a valid and current driver’s license issued by the United States Trotting Association as sufficient to meet this requirement. driver must hold and maintain a valid and current driver’s license issued by the United States Trotting Association.
(3) No change.
(4) Each permitholder shall maintain a copy of an affirmation of passed physical examination given within the previous twelve months by a licensed physician affirming fitness to participate as a driver. The stewards may require that any driver be reexamined and may refuse to allow any driver to ride pending completion of such examination.
(4)(5) During the conduct of a pari-mutuel race, each driver shall wear white pants and unique racing colors unique racing colors and white pants registered with the racing secretary permitholder. The stewards may authorize a temporary substitution of racing colors when necessary.
(5)(6) The racing colors to be worn by each driver in a race shall be described in the program, and any change temporary substitution of racing colors shall be announced prior to the start of the race.
(6)(7) Drivers must wear a properly secured protective helmet, vest, and boots which have been specifically designed for horse racing when driving riding in races or when exercising horses.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.105(3), (10)(a), 550.2415(12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.0425, 550.105, 550.2415 FS.History–New __________.
61D-2.029 Qualifications of Horses to Start.
Before a horse is allowed permitted to start, the horserace permitholder racing secretary shall ensure that at least three published past performances the three most recent published past runnings, whether in races or workouts, are available to enable the public to make a reasonable assessment of the horse’s capabilities to the public for review. At least one published running performance must be from within 45 days of that race.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251 FS. History–New __________.
