N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-15.29

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:71-15.29 - Elimination heats or two divisions

(a) In any stake event or futurity where the number of horses declared in to start exceeds 12 on a half mile track, 14 on a 5/8 mile track or 16 on a mile track, the race may at the option of the association be raced in elimination heats or divisions. The association exercising such option, however, must do so before positions are drawn. In the event a stake or futurity is split into divisions, the added money for each division shall be at least 20 percent of all nomination, sustaining and starting fees paid into such stake or futurity.

(b) Where the race is an early closing or a late closing event, the race may be divided by lot and each division must race for at least 75 percent of the advertised purse.

(c) In an added money early closing event, the race may be divided and raced in divisions and each division raced for an equal share of the total purse if the advertised conditions so provide, provided, however, extended meetings shall add an additional amount so that each division will race for 75 percent of the advertised added money. These provisions shall apply to any stake with a value of $ 20,000 or less.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-15.29

As amended, R.1982 d.109, effective 4/5/1982.
See: 13 New Jersey Register 820(a), 14 New Jersey Register 347(a).
(a) "14" deleted; "12 on ... mile track" added; "or" was "of".
(b) was substantially amended.
Amended by R.1990 d.126, effective 2/20/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3861(a), 22 New Jersey Register 667(a).
Comma added in (a).