Section 71IAC7-2-3.5. Fair start pole

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  5. (a) There shall be a pole erected 330 feet in front of the starting pole.

  (b) The pole must:

(1) have written on it "FAIR START POLE"; and

(2) be approved by the executive director or judges.

  (c) If a horse does not reach the fair start pole before the field is released at the start, the judges shall display the "inquiry" sign immediately.

  (d) Any horse not reaching the fair start pole before the starter releases the horses at the starting pole shall be declared a nonstarter for wagering purses. All monies wagered on that horse shall be refunded.

  (e) All drivers must make a reasonable effort to reach the fair start pole.

  (f) Any horse which fails to reach the fair start pole more than one (1) time in a calendar year may be placed on the qualifying list. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 7-2-3.5; emergency rule filed Jul 23, 2015, 3:19 p.m.: 20150729-IR-071150238ERA)

                    
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