Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part IV - Horse Racing Commission
Chapter 163 - RULES OF RACING
WEIGHTS, PENALTIES AND ALLOWANCES
Section 163.162 - Weighing out

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 163.162

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The specified jockeys shall be weighed out for their respective mounts in each race by the clerk of the scales not less than 20 minutes before the time fixed for the race. In case of a substitution of riders after the original rider has been weighed out, the substitute rider shall be weighed as promptly as possible and the name of the substitute and his weight publicly announced and posted.

(b) The weight of a jockey shall include his clothing, boots, goggles, saddle and its attachments, number cloth, saddle cloth or other equipment required by the stewards.

(c) The following items may not be included in the weight of a jockey: whip, or a substitute for a whip, head number, bridle, bit or reins or safety helmet.

(d) A bridle may not exceed 2 pounds in weight, and a whip may not exceed 1 pound in weight, unless approved by the stewards. A whip may not be longer than 30 inches.

(e) A jockey may not carry overweight in excess of 2 pounds without permission of the owner or trainer. A horse is not allowed to carry an excess of 7 pounds.

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