294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 11, § 294-11.003

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 294-11.003 - JOCKEY AGENTS

11.003.01 Jockey agents must obtain a license and notify the Stewards and Racing Secretary of all changes in riders represented. The Board of Stewards shall maintain a current list of jockey agents and riders represented.

11.003.02 The stewards may require engagement slips be used; when used, they must include signatures of owner or trainer and jockey or jockey's agent.

11.003.03 A jockey agent may handle engagements for one jockey and one apprentice. An agent shall not make or assist in making of any engagements for a jockey other than those the agent is licensed to represent. A jockey agent may represent two jockeys and one apprentice jockey with the approval of the stewards.

11.003.04 If any jockey agent gives up the making of engagements for any rider the agent shall immediately notify the stewards, the Commission and the racing secretary; and the agent shall also turn over to the stewards a list of any unfilled engagements that may have been made for that rider.

11.003.05 Jockey agents shall not be licensed as owners or trainers, nor shall they be allowed in the paddock at any time, except by special permission from the stewards.

11.003.06 A jockey agent shall not engage in the practice commonly known as "touting", for the purpose of influencing any person, in the making of a wager on the result of any race.

11.003.07 When an owner or trainer engages the services of a jockey through a jockey agent the stewards may require all jockey agents to furnish the owner or trainer with a ticket specifying thereon whether or not said owner or trainer has first or second call on the services of the jockey. Such calls must be declared at the time of entry.

11.003.08 No person other than an owner, trainer, jockey agent or authorized agent of an owner in good standing shall make engagements for an apprentice jockey or jockey. However, a jockey not represented by an agent may make his or her own engagements.

11.003.09 Jockey agents will be called upon to explain rival claims for any mount or for any rider and inability to satisfy the stewards that the rival claim arose through honest bona fide error shall be considered a falsification of records.

11.003.10 Conflicting claims for the services of a jockey shall be decided by the stewards.

11.003.11 Any agent who falsifies said record shall be suspended by the stewards and said agent's case referred to the Commission.

294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 11, § 294-11.003