If, after reaching the starting post, a horse is so badly injured that it is impractical or impossible for the horse to run in a race, the starter or official veterinarian may recommend to the stewards that the horse be scratched. If a horse is scratched, the start must be delayed until the mutuel department is notified and a change of odds is made.

Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:04:55, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 95, effective January 11, 1987; 16 SDR 129, effective February 4, 1990; 23 SDR 126, effective February 13, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(13).