PART 5 - GENERAL DUTIES OF RIDERS - (D)30 to (D)57

48. Making a report of gurgling by horse during a race

48.1 This Rule applies in respect of any race during which his horse was gurgling (such as by choking, choking up or swallowing its tongue).
48.2 On dismounting, the Rider must inform the Trainer (or his representative) of the gurgling so that the Trainer may consider whether he is required to make a report under Rule (C)34 (post-race reports of matters materially affecting a horse's performance).
48.3 On weighing-in, the Rider must report the gurgling

48.3.1 in the first instance, to the Veterinary Officer,
48.3.2 if he is not available, to the Stipendiary Steward in the Weighing Room, or
48.3.3 if he is not available, to the Clerk of the Scales.

48.4 The Veterinary Officer will, if possible, examine the horse for signs of distress and report his finding to the Stewards.
48.5 In this Rule

veterinary officer means a registered veterinary surgeon engaged by the Authority.