Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3769 - State Racing Commission
Chapter 3769-5 - Racing Eligibility
Section 3769-5-36 - Closing of stake races

In stake races, when an hour for closing is designated, nominations and declarations cannot be received thereafter, but if no hour is designated, they may be received until midnight of the day of closing. When nominations or declarations are mailed, the hour of the postmark will determine their validity. Nominations and declarations may be made by e-mail, fax, regular mail or telephone. If the entry is by telephone, the entry must be confirmed promptly in writing.