Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart B - Licensing
Chapter 181 - LICENSED RACING ENTITIES-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
OPERATIONS
Section 181.75 - Admission and removal of horses

(a) All horses entered to compete shall be present on racetrack grounds no less than 2 hours prior to the scheduled post time of the race for which the horse is entered to compete. Horses not arriving on racing association property at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled post time of the race on the day for which the horse is entered to compete are subject to scratch, with discretion given to Stewards to consider extenuating circumstances.

(b) A complete and accurate list of all horses, tattoo numbers and description of the horses entering the stable area shall be prepared by racetrack security personnel, who shall determine the identity of the trainer, owner, van driver or other designated person entering with the horses.

(c) All horses leaving the racetrack grounds must be registered with the licensed racing entity's security personnel, who shall prepare a detailed and accurate list of all horses, including tattoo numbers, description and the name/license number of those persons accompanying the horse.

(d) Once admitted onto the racetrack grounds to participate in a race, no horse shall be removed from the racetrack at any time without specific medical or veterinary authorization and without approval from the Judges or Stewards and racetrack management.