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
RUNNING OF THE RACE
Section 305.283 - Weighing out

Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 305.283

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

(a) A jockey's weight shall include his/her clothing, boots, saddle and its attachments and any other equipment except the bridle, bit, blinkers, goggles, number cloth and safety equipment including helmet, vest, over-girth, reins and breast collar.

(b) Upon Stewards' approval, jockeys may be allowed up to 3 pounds more than published weights to account for inclement weather clothing and equipment.

(c) Seven pounds is the limit of overweight any horse is permitted to carry.

(d) Once jockeys have fulfilled their riding engagements for the day and have left the jockeys' quarters, they shall not be re-admitted to the jockeys' quarters until after the entire racing program for that day has been completed, except with permission of the Stewards.

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