New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle T - New York State Gaming Commission
Chapter I - Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Subchapter A - Thoroughbred Racing
Article 1 - Rules of Racing
Part 4043 - Drugs Prohibited and Other Prohibitions
Section 4043.13 - Other prohibitions
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
No person shall, attempt to, or cause, solicit, request, or conspire with another or others to:
(a) use or possess any electrical device, "joint," "battery," electric prod, or any other electrical equipment or any mechanical or other appliance not generally accepted as regular racing equipment that can be used to stimulate, depress, goad, spur, retard or condition a horse during a race or during training. The use of ultrasonic, diathermy or other electro/medical equipment is permissible until 24 hours before the scheduled post time of the race in which the horse is to compete, and whirlpool until race time. However, the stewards may bar the possession or use of any specific equipment;
(b) freeze or ice or apply medicated packs to a horse's leg or legs within the paddock area;
(c) after a race, administer any substance except water to a horse designated for testing before the horse has been released by the State veterinarian; or
(d) administer a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and sugar in any of their forms in any manner to a horse within 24 hours of a racing program at which such horse is programmed to race. It shall be the trainer's responsibility to prevent such administration.
