1. (a) Except in cases of emergency, every horse shall be started from an approved starting gate by the starter.

2. (b) If, in the opinion of the stewards, a horse did not receive a fair start through no fault of the horse, or gained an unfair advantage at the start, such horse may be declared a non-starter or may be declared a starter for purse money only and disregarded for pari-mutuel purposes.

   1. (1) The stewards shall void any claim deposited for a horse declared to be a non-starter.
   2. (2) Any horse determined to be a starter for purse money only is eligible to be claimed.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19562, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19440 and 19562, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-10-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 6-20-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 25).