Rules Of Racing Adopted By The Jockey Club 1909

[96] pp. Press of Ahern & Randel 1909 5 3/4" x 4 1/4 In 1909, the Jockey Club of New York published its Rules of Racing, which served as the governing principles for thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. The extensive set of rules covered everything from the eligibility of horses and jockeys to race-day procedures and the classification of infractions. Context of the 1909 rules The Jockey Club was founded in 1894 to regulate thoroughbred racing in New York and other states. It acted as a stabilizing force after a period of scandal and inconsistent rules in American racing during the late 1800s. By 1909, New York's racing scene was in decline due to the Hart-Agnew anti-gambling laws passed in 1908. These laws effectively shut down most racing in the state until they were repealed in 1913. The 1909 rules were published during a transitional period for the sport. Key regulations from the 1909 rules Eligibility and registration Registration: All participating horses had to be