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4039.10. Who may make objection.
Every objection must be made by the owner, trainer or jockey of some horse engaged in the race or by the officials of the course to the clerk of the scales or to one of the stewards, or an objection may be made by any one of the stewards.
4039.11. Objections to be in writing.
All objections except claims of interference during a race must be in writing signed by the objector.
4039.12. Leave required to withdraw objection.
An objection cannot be withdrawn without leave of the stewards.
4039.13. Liability for costs of inquiry.
All costs and expenses in relation to determining an objection or conducting an inquiry shall be paid by such person or persons and in such proportions as the stewards shall direct.
4039.14. Deposit may be forfeited.
Before considering an objection, the stewards may require a deposit of
$ 25, which shall be forfeited if the objection is decided to be frivolous or vexatious.