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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 325. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission |
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Chapter 20. Racing Officials and Racing Personnel |
SECTION 325:20-1-2. Definitions
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- In addition to the definitions provided in Section 200.1 of Title 3A, of the Oklahoma Statutes, the following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Act" means the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act [3A:200 et seq.]."Bar shoe" means a shoe with a closed heel protecting the horse's foot with an attached bar [i.e., egg bar, straight bar, heart bar]."Bends" means a shoe which has had the heel bent downward; also known as "turn downs.""Commissioner" means a member of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission."Day" means a 24-hour period ending at midnight."Declaration" means the act of withdrawing an entered horse from a race before the closing of entries."Draw" means the process of publicly assigning post positions and selecting contestants in a manner to insure compliance with the conditions of the rules of racing."Entry" means:(A) A horse eligible for and entered in a race.(B) Two (2) or more horses entered in the same race which have common ties of ownership, lease, or training."Hind shoes" means shoes worn on the rear feet of the horse."Horse" means:(A) any equine including and designated as mare, filly, stallion, colt, ridgeling, or gelding registered for racing;(B) an entire equine male five years of age and older."Inquiry" means:(A) an investigation by the Stewards of potential interference in a contest prior to declaring the result of said contest official; or(B) the Stewards or Commission investigation of a matter alleged to be related to the provisions of the Act or the rules of the Commission."Jar caulk" means small cleats inserted into the back end of a horse's shoe; most often used when the track surface becomes muddy, heavy or slick; also known as "mud caulks.""Jockey" means a rider licensed to race."Memphis bar" means a narrow piece of metal welded across the quarters of the horse shoe, used singly, across the toe quarter and on hinds, providing more traction or break over on long footed horses."No contest" means a race canceled for any reason by the Stewards."Occupation license" means a state requirement for any person acting in any capacity pursuant to provisions of the Act."Organization license" means a state requirement for any person desiring to conduct a race meeting in Oklahoma within the minimum standards as required by the Act and the rules of the Commission."Post position" means the position in the starting gate assigned to the horse for the start of the race."Post time" means the scheduled time set for the arrival of the horses at the starting gate for the race."Program" means the published listing of all contests and contestants for a specific performance."Race" means a contest between horses."Race day" means a day during a race meeting when pari-mutuel wagering occurs on live races conducted at that racetrack."Restricted area" means any area within the enclosure where access is limited to licensees whose occupation requires access. Those areas which are restricted shall include but not be limited to the barn area, paddock, test barn, Stewards' tower, racecourse, mutuel line and money rooms, or any other area designated restricted by the organization licensee or the Commission, or both. Signs giving notice of restricted access shall be prominently displayed at all entry points."Rules" means the rules adopted by the Commission to implement the provisions of the Act."Scratch" means the act of withdrawing an entered horse from a race after the closing of entries."Scratch time" means the deadline for withdrawal of entries after the closing of entries."Sticker" means a metal protrusion inserted/attached on one side of the shoe."Swedge" means a lengthwise indentation in the web of the horse shoe which fills with dirt, giving more traction than the horse shoe alone."Toe grab" means a metal bar welded lengthwise into the toe of a horse's shoe."Trainer" means a person qualified and licensed by the Commission as a Trainer."Traction device" means anything added to a horse shoe to enhance traction, including special nails, heel caulks, toe caulks, grabs, jar caulks, swedges and Memphis bars."Weigh in" means the presentation of a jockey to the clerk of scales for weighing after a race."Weigh out" means the presentation of a jockey to the clerk of scales for weighing prior to a race."Year" means a calendar year.