Rules of Racing Test

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
Rules of Racing Test | Riders
This is a test to ensure you understand the Rules of Racing that affect you as an Jockey, Apprentice Jockey, or Probationer Jockey. It is an open book test and you may refer to the Rules of Racing manual to answer the questions. It is a requirement of licensing that you demonstrate an understanding of these rules.

If you are a Probationer Jockey or an Apprentice Jockey you will need to complete the test with your Tutor, Apprentice Jockey Mentor or a Stipendiary Steward prior to applying for an Apprentice Jockey Licence. Once completed, your Tutor, Apprentice Jockey Mentor or Stipendiary Steward will record this in your Trial Ride booklet, a copy of which will need to be provided with your Class B Apprentice Jockey Licence application for your licence to be considered.

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Class A Rider, JockeyClass B Rider, Apprentice JockeyClass C Rider, Probationer JockeyClass D Rider, Jumps JockeyClass E Rider, Amateur Jockey
1a. When an information is filed against a Class B Rider (Apprentice) who are they entitled to have with them? Rule 916(2)

EmployerParentGuardianAny person the tribunal sees fitAny of the above
Answer - Any of the above

916 (2) When an information has been filed against a Rider holding a Class B rider’s licence or a minor, or a horse ridden by a Rider holding a Class B rider’s licence or a minor, then such Rider or minor is entitled to have his employer, parent or guardian or such other person as the Tribunal may nominate, present for the purpose of assisting and safeguarding his interests.
2a. What must an Apprentice Jockey do on or prior to presenting himself/herself in the jockey's room? Rule 605(2)

Advise Stipendiary Stewards that they are on courseAdvise Stipendiary Stewards who is representing them for that dayAdvise the club that they are on course
Answer - Advise Stipendiary Stewards who is representing them for that day

605 (2) On or prior to presenting himself at the jockeys’ room in accordance with sub-Rule (1) above, an Apprentice Jockey must notify a Stipendiary Steward whether it is such Apprentice Jockey’s employer, or a representative of his employer, who is representing that Apprentice Jockey for such Race Meeting, and the person so notified to such Stipendiary Steward must be present at the Racecourse from the time the Stipendiary Steward is notified in accordance with this sub Rule (2) until the last Race in which such Apprentice Jockey is engaged or any inquiry involving that Apprentice Jockey to be held in respect of that Race is so held on that Race Day (whichever is the later).
3a. Who is responsible for an Apprentice Jockey wearing a body protector and skull cap? Rule 610(2)

The RiderThe TrainerThe Apprentice RiderThe Apprentice Rider and the employer or representative of the Apprentice Rider
Answer - The Apprentice Rider and the employer or representative of the Apprentice Rider

610 (2) A Rider shall, when mounted on a horse, wear:
(a) a properly fastened body protector of a type and standard approved by NZTR, which shall be in a satisfactory condition and shall have attached to it a manufacturer’s label that states that it complies with the relevant type and standard approved by NZTR; and
(b) a skull cap of a type and standard approved by NZTR.
The sole responsibility for wearing a body protector and skull cap in accordance with these Rules and for ensuring that the body protector and skull cap is in a satisfactory condition is that of the Rider, provided that where the Rider is an Apprentice Jockey such Apprentice Jockey’s employer, or a representative of their employer who is in charge of the Apprentice Jockey at any relevant time, is also responsible for the Apprentice Jockey wearing a body protector and skull cap in accordance with these Rules and for ensuring such body protector is in a satisfactory condition.
1. How many minutes before a race that a jockey is riding in must he/she be in the jockey's room? Rule 605(1)

90 minutes60 minutes40 minutes30 minutes
Answer - 40 Minutes

605 (1) A Rider who has a riding engagement at a Race Meeting must present himself in the jockeys’ room at least 40 minutes before the starting time for the first Race in which he has a riding engagement.
2. What must a jockey do before he/she can leave the jockey's room or other areas specified by the Stipendiary Steward? Rule 606

Seek permission from their employer to leave the areaSeek permission from the Stipendiary Steward to leave the area
Answer - Seek permission from the Stipendiary Steward to leave the area

606 Unless otherwise permitted by a Stipendiary Steward, once a Rider has presented himself in the jockey’s room in accordance with Rule 605(1) that Rider must remain in the jockeys’ room and other areas specified by the Stipendiary Stewards, until he has completed his riding engagements, when he shall seek the permission of a Stipendiary Steward to leave.
3. What must a Jockey mounted on a horse wear? Rule 610(2)

An NZTR approved body protector and an NZTR approved skull capA body protector and a skull capAn NZTR approved jacket
Answer - An NZTR approved body protector and an NZTR approved skull cap

610 (2) A Rider shall, when mounted on a horse, wear:
(a) a properly fastened body protector of a type and standard approved by NZTR, which shall be in a satisfactory condition and shall have attached to it a manufacturer’s label that states that it complies with the relevant type and standard approved by NZTR; and
(b) a skull cap of a type and standard approved by NZTR.
4. When can a rider not make a celebratory gesture? Rule 638(2)

When the horse is not clearly winningPassing the winning postPrior to his/her horse passing the winning postAfter the winning post
Answer - Prior to his/her horse passing the winning post

638 (2) A Rider shall not make a celebratory gesture prior to his horse passing the winning post.
5. In a Flat Race or Jumping Race, a trial (including jump-outs and/or tests for certification purposes) a Rider must not use his or her whip Rule 638(3)(f)

Forward of the Rider’s horse’s shoulder or in the vicinity of its headUsing an action that raises the Rider’s arm above shoulder heightwhen the Rider’s horse is out of contentionWhen the Rider’s horse is showing no responseAfter passing the winning postIn a manner that causes injury to the Rider’s horseWhen the Rider’s horse is clearly winningWhen the Rider’s horse has no reasonable prospect of improving or losing its positionIn a manner where the seam of the flap is the point of contact with the horse, unless the Rider satisfies the Stewards that that was neither deliberate nor recklessAll of the above
Answer - All of the above

638 (f) Without limiting the generality of subrule 638(3)(e), in a Flat Race or Jumping Race, a Trial (including jump-outs and/or tests for certification purposes) a Rider must not use his or her whip:
(i) forward of the Rider’s horse’s shoulder or in the vicinity of its head; or
(ii) using an action that raises the Rider’s arm above shoulder height; or
(iii) when the Rider’s horse is out of contention; or
(iv) when the Rider’s horse is showing no response; or
(v) after passing the winning post; or
(vi) in a manner that causes injury to the Rider’s horse; or
(vii) when the Rider’s horse is clearly winning; or
(viii) when the Rider’s horse has no reasonable prospect of improving or losing its
position; or
(ix) in a manner where the seam of the flap is the point of contact with the horse,
unless the Rider satisfies the Stewards that that was neither deliberate nor reckless.
6. What are you required to do at the end of a race or trial if any loss or breakage of gear during a race, or any unusual happening in connection therewith? Rule 650(4)

Report this to the Stipendiary Stewards immediately after the raceReport to the OwnerReport to the Trainer
Answer - Report this to the Stipendiary Stewards immediately after the race

650(4) Any loss or breakage of gear during a race, or any unusual happening in connection therewith, shall be reported by the owner and/or trainer and/or rider to the Stewards immediately after the race.
7. When is a jockey unable to enter the jockey's room or weighing room? Rule 607

When they are suspendedWhen they have finished their rides
Answer - When they are suspended

607 A Rider whose Licence is suspended may not enter the jockeys’ room or weighing room otherwise than in accordance with the proviso to Rule 1106(1).
8. If a jockey has been declared by a Doctor or Emergency Medical Officer to be unfit to ride what must he/she do before riding again? Rule 621

Obtain a clearance from an Ambulance OfficerNot ride until they are fitObtain a medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner
Answer - Obtain a medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner

621 A Rider who has been declared by a Registered Medical Practitioner or an Emergency Medical Officer at the relevant Race Meeting to be unfit to ride in a Race must not:
(a) weigh out or attempt to weigh out or be weighed out to ride in a Race; and
(b) notwithstanding paragraph (a) ride in a Race at a Race Meeting, or ride in any trackwork or Trials (including a jump-out or test for certification purposes),
without first obtaining a medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner as fit to ride and presenting such medical certificate to a Stipendiary Steward or Investigator.
9. Can a jockey wear spurs in a flat race or trial? Rule 611

YesNo
Answer - No

611 A Rider must not wear spurs in a Flat Race or flat Trial (including a flat jump-out or flat test for certification purposes).
10. Can you shake hands with a punter/owner/trainer etc. prior to weighing in? Rule 649(1)(b)

YesNoOnly if you won the race
Answer - No

649 (1) A Rider must not:
(b) touch (other than accidentally) another person or any thing other than an article of his own equipment before weighing in provided, however, that a Stipendiary Steward may waive a breach of this sub-Rule if, in his opinion, the integrity of the weighing-in process has not been prejudiced by such action.
11. What happens if a rider fails to weigh in after a race? Rule 647(1)

The horse is disqualifiedThe Trainer is disqualifiedThe Clerk of the Scales is fined
Answer - The horse is disqualified

647 (1) All Riders in a Race shall weigh-in, unless excused from doing so by a Stipendiary Steward. A horse whose Rider does not weigh in shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, be disqualified from the Race, unless the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that the:
(a) Rider’s failure to weigh-in, in accordance with this Rule, was justified by extraordinary circumstances, including if the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that, on account of accident or sudden illness, it is impracticable for him to weigh in; and
(b) Rider weighed out correctly with, and carried, his proper weight.
12. What happens if a rider weighs in at a weight of 0.5kg or more than they weighed out? Rule 648(5)

The horse is disqualifiedThe Jockey forfeits his/her riding feeThe Jockey commits a breach of the rules
Answer - The Jockey commits a breach of these rules

648 (5) If the Rider of a horse weighs in at a weight of 0.5kg or more in excess of that at which he weighed out: [Amended 1 May 2015]
(a) that Rider; and
(b) any other person who a Tribunal conducting an inquiry finds was at fault, commits a breach of these Rules.
13. What must a Jockey do during the race to ensure his/her mount has full opportunity to win the Race or to obtain the best possible finishing place? Rule 636(1)(b)

Ride to instructionsTake all reasonable and permissible measuresRide with vigour
Answer - Take all reasonable and permissible measures

636 (1) A person:
(b) being the Rider of a horse in a Race, must take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the Race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win the Race or to obtain the best possible finishing place;
14. What are the circumstances that a rider must ride his/her horse out to the end of the race? Rule 636(1)(d)

If there is a reasonable chance of the horse winningIf the horse is respondingIf there is a reasonable chance of it running into a position for which there is prize money to be awarded or a dividend to be declared
Answer - If there is a reasonable chance of it running into a position for which there is prize money to be awarded or a dividend to be declared

636 (1) A person:
(d) being the Rider of a horse in a Race, must ride his horse out to the end of the Race if there is a reasonable chance of it running into a position for which there is prize money to be awarded or a dividend to be declared;
15. When is a rider (with exception of an Amateur Rider) permitted to bet on a horse race? 707

NeverOn a race they are not riding inOn a race that is not governed by the NZTR Rules of RacingOn any race
Answer - On a race that is not governed by the NZTR Rules of Racing

707 (1) Subject to sub-Rule (2) below:
(a) a Rider must not bet or have any interest in a bet, or facilitate a bet, on any Race, or any contingency which includes or relates to any Race, that is governed by these Rules.
For the purpose of this Rule, the reference to bet includes Laying any horse; but
(b) a Rider may bet other than on a Race that is governed by these Rules provided the Rider places the bet through his or her betting account with an Authorised Wagering Operator using his or her mobile phone or any other electronic communication device of the Rider (including a smartphone, laptop, personal computer, tablet, pager or similar device).
(2) An Amateur Jockey may bet or have any interest in a bet, or facilitate a bet, on any Race, or any contingency which includes or relates to any Race other than any such Race in which he or she is riding. For the purpose of this Rule, the reference to bet includes Laying any horse.
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