✨ Racing Regulations
30 SEPTEMBER 2009 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 144 3485
7 OTHER CONDITIONS
(a) Registered racing colours or stable colours should be worn.
(b) Riders must be attired in boots and silks or jodhpurs.
(c) No horse is to race without plates or shoes which may be subject to inspection.
(d) Trainers must declare a rider prior to the horse leaving the birdcage.
(e) Bandages must be sewn or securely taped.
(f) Scratchings to be notified to NZTR by 9.00 am on trials day.
(g) NZTR reserves the right to regroup any heat/s as one heat should scratchings permit.
(h) All races shall be run against a running rail where practicable.
(i) Starting gates will be used, provided however, that the Controller has the power to decide that starting gates are not required. In any event horses shall start from their designated barrier position.
(j) If a horse is unruly at the start, the starter has the power as on race day to scratch a horse.
(k) The identity of horses may be verified at any time by the Controller, a Stipendiary Steward or Investigator.
(l) Clubs must supply NZTR with the results of all trials.
8 RIDERS
(a) Trials
A horse starting in a Trial shall only be ridden by a Rider or any other person who has the prior permission of the Stipendiary Stewards.(b) Rider’s Expenses
The Club will incorporate in the entry fee an amount as set by NZTR to be paid to the Rider holding a Class A or B or D rider’s licence. No fee is to be paid to a rider holding a Class C rider’s licence.9 SERVICES
The Club shall:
(a) ensure the presence of an ambulance; and have a doctor on stand-by in the near vicinity, and/or a fully qualified St John Ambulance Officer (or similar) in attendance.
(b) ensure the attendance of a Veterinarian; and
(c) ensure that at all times either an official Race day starter or a person experienced and approved by the Stipendiary Steward is in attendance.
(d) have the option whether a Clerk of the Course be in attendance.
(e) ensure the attendance of a Farrier.
10 DATES FOR TRIAL MEETINGS
These shall be set by NZTR following consultation with regional representatives of the Clubs and any other industry participants NZTR chooses.Next Page →
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