Pursuant to sections 29 to 32 of the Racing Act 2003, notice is given that the following New Zealand Rules of Racing have been introduced, amended or deleted:
438 (1)
438 (4)
440 (9) – deleted
528 (1)
865A – mechanical failure of starting stalls or other prejudice at start of race may lead to horse being declared a non-starter
912 (1)
912 (2)
The new rule 865A, the amendments to Rules 438 (1), 438 (4), 912 (1) and 912 (2), and the deletion of Rule 440 (9) come into effect from 1 December 2006.
The amendment to Rule 528 (1) comes into effect from
1 January 2007.
The New Zealand Rules of Racing can be viewed on the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated web site:
http://www.nzracing.co.nz
or copies can be inspected free of charge or purchased at New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated, 106-110 Jackson Street, Petone, Wellington.
Dated at Wellington this 6th day of November 2006.
PAUL BITTAR, Chief Executive, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated.