Chapter 170. Conduct of Quarter Horse Racing
11VAC10-170-10. Generally.
The provisions of 11VAC10-140-10 et seq., Conduct of Flat Racing, shall apply equally to the conduct of quarter horse racing, except where this chapter specifies otherwise.
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-05-04 § 1, eff. September 26, 1991.
11VAC10-170-20. Starting.
The starting gate shall be located at the starting post so that a race is actually run at the designated distance.
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-05-04 § 2, eff. September 26, 1991.
11VAC10-170-30. Timing.
The timing of a race shall commence when the first horse breaks the electronic beam at the starting post and when the winner breaks the electronic beam at the wire.
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-05-04 § 3, eff. September 26, 1991.
11VAC10-170-40. Distance.
Distance in a race for quarter horses shall be reckoned in yards instead of furlongs or miles.
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-05-04 § 4, eff. September 26, 1991.
11VAC10-170-50. Time.
Time in a race for quarter horses shall be reckoned in at least hundredths of a second and a time shall be given for each horse
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-05-04 § 5, eff. September 26, 1991.