11VAC10-70-120: Emergency authority

The stewards, in their discretion, may exercise emergency authority within the enclosure of a horse racing facility licensed by the commission under the following provisions:

1. When any racing official is unable to discharge his duties, the stewards may appoint a substitute;

2. The stewards may name a substitute jockey or driver for any horse;

3. The stewards may designate a substitute trainer for any horse; and

4. In the event of illness or injury to a horse or any other emergency before the start of a race, the stewards may excuse the horse from racing.