Section 260.60  Horse Racing – Harness and Running

a)         In order to qualify for premium State aid, harness horse races shall be confined to standardbred horses; running horse races shall be confined to thoroughbred and quarter horses.  Quarter horse races are reported under Department-Equine Races, Department T, on the premium grand summary report.

b)         Contributions, such as money, blankets, ribbons, wreaths, trophies, rosettes or engraving, made by other persons or organizations (e.g., colt associations, the promoter of the races, the State Fair, or Standardbred and Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Programs) are not eligible for premium State aid.  The actual amount of monies expended for horse racing by a fair association or agricultural society is eligible for premium State aid reimbursement.  Horse racing entry fees may be included in the amount requested for premium State aid reimbursement.

c)         The party paid the purse shall sign the receipt showing each purse and total purse won.  The receipt shall be submitted with the premium grand summary report. If the party is unable to personally pick up the purse, the person picking up or mailing the check shall sign his or her name and provide his or her address.

d)         A racing program marked to indicate the placings in each race shall accompany the premium grand summary report.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 11091, effective July 23, 2004)