1. (1) An objection involving the running of a race, may be filed by the owner, his/her authorized agent, trainer, or jockey of a horse in the race, or by a racing official of the meeting.
2. (2) An objection may be received by the clerk of scales, stewards, or their designees.
3. (3) An objection must be filed before the race is declared official, including whenever the "quick official" method is used.
4. (4) The stewards will rule on all objections and determine the extent of disqualification, if any, of a horse in the race. The stewards' decision is final and cannot be challenged under WAC 260-08-675.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 08-05-088, § 260-56-010, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08; Rules of racing, §§ 220, 221, filed 4/21/61.]