Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part V - Harness Racing Commission
Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING
STARTERS REQUIRED: SPLIT RACES
Section 183.181 - Number of starters to be specified in overnight events; when race must be contested; declaration moneys
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Associations must specify how many starters are required for overnight events and after the condition is fulfilled, the event must be contested except when declared off as provided in §§ 183.221 and 183.222 (relating to postponement; and rain checks).
(b) In early closing events or late closing events, if five or more separate interests are declared in to start, the race must be contested except when declared off as provided in §§ 183.221 and 183.222. Stakes and Futurities must be raced if one or more horses are declared in to start except when declared off as provided in §§ 183.221 and 183.222.
(c) In an early closing event, if less horses are declared in than are required to start and all declarers are immediately so notified, the horse or horses declared in on the grounds and ready to race shall be entitled to all of the declaration money and forfeits from each horse named.
