Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart E - Thoroughbred Rules of Racing (Horse)
Chapter 305 - RULES OF THOROUGHBRED RACING-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
CLAIMING RACES
Section 305.403 - Procedure for claiming
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) To make a valid claim for a horse, an eligible person shall:
(b) After a claim has been completely deposited in the claim box, it is irrevocable by the claimant and shall not be withdrawn from the claim box until the time designated by the Stewards.
(c) Officials and employees of the licensed racing entity shall not provide any information as to the filing of claims until after the race has been run, except as is necessary for processing of the claim.
(d) If more than one claim is filed on a horse, the successful claim shall be determined by lot conducted by the Stewards or their representatives.
(e) Notwithstanding any designation of sex or age appearing in the racing program or in any racing publication, the claimant of a horse shall be solely responsible for the determination of the sex or age of any horse claimed.