TITLE 11: ALCOHOL, HORSE RACING, LOTTERY, AND VIDEO GAMING
SUBTITLE B: HORSE RACING
CHAPTER I: ILLINOIS RACING BOARD
SUBCHAPTER g: RULES AND REGULATIONS OF HORSE RACING (THOROUGHBRED)
PART 1426 NIGHT RACING

Section 1426.10 Rules Apply to Both Day and Night

Section 1426.20 Stewards' Hours

Section 1426.30 Lights On While Horses On Track

Section 1426.40 Lights in Stable Area

Section 1426.50 Parking Area Lighted

Section 1426.60 Schedule of Races

Section 1426.70 Report of Admissions

Section 1426.80 Night Races


AUTHORITY: Authorized by and implementing Section 9(b) of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 8, par. 37-9(b)).


SOURCE: Published in Rules and Regulations of Horse Racing, (original date not cited in publication); amended February 13, 1976, filed March 1, 1976; codified at 5 Ill. Reg. 11001.

 

Section 1426.10  Rules Apply to Both Day and Night

 

All rules, regulations and conditions of the Illinois Racing Board shall govern both night and day racing.

 

Section 1426.20  Stewards' Hours

 

During each racing night the stewards shall assemble at the office building on the grounds of the operator, not later than three hours before post time of the first race, to exercise the authority and perform the duties imposed on them by the Rules and Regulations.

 

Section 1426.30  Lights On While Horses On Track

 

Lights used to illuminate the track shall be turned on immediately at the request of the State Steward. Lights shall not be turned on or off while a race is in progress or turned off while the horses are on the track.

 

(Source:  Amended February 13, 1976, filed March 1, 1976)

 

Section 1426.40  Lights in Stable Area

 

The stable area must be properly lighted, so that it will be entirely void of darkness in all sections. Lights will be turned on at dusk and they shall remain on until one hour after the last race.

 

Section 1426.50  Parking Area Lighted

 

Parking areas must be properly lighted, so they will be entirely void of darkness in all sections. Lights will be turned on at dusk and they shall remain on until one hour after the last race or until all cars have departed, whichever may first occur.

 

Section 1426.60  Schedule of Races

 

If for any reason the races scheduled for the night cannot be fulfilled by midnight, the stewards will cancel the remaining race or races and schedule them for another time.

 

Section 1426.70  Report of Admissions

 

All reports and records of admissions shall be in the hands of the Board not later than 8 p.m., the following day.

 

Section 1426.80  Night Races

 

To the times set forth in all rules dealing with day racing, six hours shall be added at such meetings where night racing is conducted.