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Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.129 - Date eligibility determined

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Horses must be eligible when entries close, but winnings on
					 the closing date of eligibility shall not be considered.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.130 - Conflicting conditions

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In the event there are conflicting published conditions and
					 neither is withdrawn, the more favorable to the nominator shall govern.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.131 - Overnight events, standards

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The race secretary shall prescribe standards to determine
					 whether a horse is qualified to race in overnight events at a meeting.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.132 - Posting of overnight conditions

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Condition books containing at least three days' racing
					 programs shall be available to horsemen at least 24 hours prior to taking
					 declarations on races contained therein. Conditions for overnight events must
					 be posted at least 18 hours before entries close. Substituted races may be used
					 only when regularly scheduled races fail to fill.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.133 - Types of races to be offered

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(a) In
				  presenting a program of racing, the racing secretary shall use exclusively the
				  following types of races:
(1) Stakes and
				  futurities.
(2) Early closing and
				  late closing events.
(3)
				  Conditioned races.
(4) Claiming
				  races.
(5) Preferred races limited
				  to the fastest horses at the meeting. These may be free-for-all races, JFA, or
				  Invitationals. Horses to be used in such races shall be posted in the office of
				  the Race Secretary and listed with the Presiding Judge. Horses so listed shall
				  not be eligible for conditioned overnight races unless the conditions
				  specifically include horses on the Preferred list. Twelve such races may be
				  conducted during a 6-day period of racing at tracks distributing more than
				  $100,000 in overnight purses during such period, and not more than ten such
				  races shall be conducted at other tracks during a 6-day period of racing,
				  provided that at least two of these races are for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, or
				  combined 3 and 4-year-olds. At tracks which race less than 5 days per week, not
				  more than ten such races may be conducted during a 6-day period. Purses offered
				  for such races shall be at least 15% higher than the highest purse offered for
				  a condition race programmed the same racing week.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.134 - Dashes and heats

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Any dash or any heat shall be considered as a separate race
					 for the purpose of conditioned racing.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.135 - Named races

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Named races are not permitted except for the fastest horses
					 at a meeting as set forth in §
										183.133(e)
					 (relating to types of races to be offered).
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.136 - Selection or drawing of horses

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For all overnight events, starters and also eligibles shall
					 be drawn by lot from those properly declared in, except that a race secretary
					 must establish a preference system for races as provided for in §
										183.200 (relating to preference).
					 However, when necessary to fill a card, not more than one race per day may be
					 divided into not more than two divisions after preference has been applied, and
					 the divisions may be selected by the racing secretary.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.137 - Posting requirements

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(a) Names
				  of all horses shall be posted by gait with the following information:
(1) Lifetime winnings.
(2) Season's winnings.
(3) Winnings at the meeting.
(4) Wins during the season.
(5) Age, gait and sex.
(6) Previous year's earnings.
(7) Date of last win.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.138 - Rejection of declaration

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(a) The
				  racing secretary may reject the declaration on any horse whose eligibility
				  certificate was not in his possession on the date the condition book is
				  published.
(b) The racing secretary
				  may reject the declaration on any horse whose past performance indicates that
				  he would be below the competitive level of other horses declared, provided the
				  rejection does not result in a race being cancelled. Before doing so, and
				  before post positions for the race have been drawn, the owner or trainer of
				  such horse or horses shall be called to the office and duly advised of the
				  action to be taken.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to definitions);
						and 58 Pa. Code §
												183.151 (relating to claiming
						regulations and procedures).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.139 - Substitute and divided races

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Substitute races may be provided for the program of each
					 day and shall be so designated. Declarations in races not filling shall be
					 posted. A substitute race or a race divided into two divisions shall be used
					 only if regularly scheduled races fail to fill. If a regular race fills it
					 shall be raced on the day it was offered. Overnight events and substitutes
					 shall not be carried to the next racing day.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.140 - Opportunities to race

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A fair and reasonable racing opportunity shall be afforded
					 both trotters and pacers in reasonable proportion from those available and
					 qualified to race. Claiming races may be carded to the proportion of racing
					 program of each week as the number of claiming authorizations on file with the
					 Racing Secretary bears to the total number of horses on file which are
					 qualified and available for racing.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.141 - Qualifying races

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A horse winning a qualifying race shall not be deprived by
					 reason of such performance of his right to start in an event limited to
					 maidens.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.142 - Horses prohibited from racing in overnight events

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Any person named in paragraphs (1)-(5) or a member of his
					 immediate family shall not race or permit or cause to be raced any horse in
					 which he has any interest, either direct or indirect, at a racing meet
					 conducted by that Association except in stakes or futurities:
(1) Employe of the Association.
(2) Official of the Association.
(3) Vendor engaged in business on the said
				  premises.
(4) Veterinarians
				  practicing on the said premises.
(5) Stockholders who own 10% or more of the
				  issued stock of the Association conducting the meet.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION › Section 183.143 - Supplemental purse payments

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Supplemental purse payments made by a track after the
					 termination of a meeting will be charged and credited to the winnings of any
					 horse at the end of the racing year in which they are distributed, and will
					 appear on the eligibility certificate issued for the subsequent year. Such
					 distribution shall not affect the current eligibility until placed on the next
					 eligibility certificate by the United States Trotting Association.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › CLAIMING RACES › Section 183.152 - Blood sample required where horse is claimed

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(a) If claimant indicates on the claiming
				  form that he desires a blood sample, a licensed veterinarian shall take
				  immediately after the race in the paddock, a blood sample identified as being
				  from the claimed horse. The sample shall be forwarded within 24 hours to a
				  laboratory approved by the Commission to be tested for Equine Infectious Anemia
				  (Coggins Test).
(b) Pending the
				  receipt of a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia, the monies paid for
				  the claimed horse shall be held by the association. In the event of a positive
				  test for Equine Infectious Anemia, the ownership of the claimed horse shall
				  revert to the owner from whom the horse was claimed and the claiming monies
				  shall be returned to the person or persons who claimed the horse.
(c) The cost of the test is to be borne by
				  the claimant if test is negative. The owner of the horse that was claimed shall
				  pay for test if test is found positive. Final vesting of title to claimed horse
				  shall not be made pending receipt of the results of the test for
				  E.I.A.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to definitions);
						and 58 Pa. Code §
												183.151 (relating to claiming
						regulations and procedures).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STAKES AND FUTURITIES › Section 183.161 - Filing conditions; bonds; nomination list; financial statement; forms; estimated purse

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(a) The Rules
				  of the United States Trotting Association shall govern, with the exception of
				  Stakes and Futurities, established by statutes of the Commonwealth.
(b) Rules and regulations of Stakes and
				  Futurities which are not under the jurisdiction of the United States Trotting
				  Association shall be promulgated by the Commission.
(c) All licensed associations that conduct
				  Stakes and Futurities shall submit all conditions and requirements for approval
				  by the Commission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › NOMINATIONS AND SUSTAINING PAYMENTS › Section 183.171 - Nominations and sustaining payments

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United States Trotting Association Rule 12, Subsection 4,
					 pertaining to Early Closing Events, Stakes and Futurities is incorporated
					 herein and made a part hereof and shall govern matters related hereto, except
					 that any matter necessitating action by an official of the United States
					 Trotting Association shall be referred to the Commission. All nomination blanks
					 and list of nominations must be submitted to the Commission for
					 approval.
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

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(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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTERS REQUIRED: SPLIT RACES › Section 183.182 - Elimination heats or two divisions

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a) In any stake event or futurity where the
				  number of horses declared in to start exceeds 14, the race may at the option of
				  the association be raced in elimination heats or divisions. The association
				  exercising such option, however, must do so before positions are drawn. In the
				  event a stake or futurity is split into divisions, the added money for each
				  division shall be at least 20% of all nominations, sustaining and starting fees
				  paid into such stake or futurity, but shall not exceed the advertised added
				  money for a single division if the conditions of the stake so
				  provide.
(b) When the race is an
				  early closing or a late closing event, the race may be divided by lot and at
				  least 50% added to the advertised purse as provided in subsection (a). If three
				  or more divisions are necessary, the track shall add an amount sufficient to
				  allow each division to race for at least 75% of the purse originally
				  advertised.
(c) In an added money
				  closing event or stake with a value of $20,000 or less, the race may be divided
				  and raced in divisions and each division raced for equal share of the total
				  purse if the advertised conditions so provide, provided, however, extended
				  meetings shall add an additional amount so that each division will race for 75%
				  of the advertised added money.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTERS REQUIRED: SPLIT RACES › Section 183.183 - Elimination plans

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The rules of the United States Trotting Association shall
					 govern.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												181.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTERS REQUIRED: SPLIT RACES › Section 183.184 - Overnight events

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No more than eight horses shall be allowed to start in
					 overnight events upon which there is pari-mutuel wagering. No horse shall be
					 entered in more than one event on the same program except when the conditions
					 of the race provide that it shall be contested in two or more heats. Trailers
					 may be permitted whenever nine or more horses are allowed to start under this
					 section. No coupled entries shall be permitted in overnight
					 events.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.191 - Declaration

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a) The declaration
				  time shall be 9 a.m. prevailing time. The association shall provide a locked
				  box with an aperture through which declarations shall be deposited.
(b) Declarations by mail or telegraph or
				  telephone actually received and evidence of which is deposited in the box
				  before the time specified to declare in, shall be drawn in the same manner as
				  the others. Such drawing shall be final. When an association requires a horse
				  to be declared at a stated time, failure to declare as required shall be
				  considered a withdrawal from the event.
(c) After the declaration to start has been
				  made, no horse shall be drawn except by permission of the judges.
(d) Prior to the opening of the declaration
				  box, when futurities, stakes, early closing, or late closing events are
				  programmed, the presiding judge shall communicate with the racing secretary to
				  ascertain if any declarations by mail, telegraph or otherwise are in his office
				  and not deposited in the box. If there are such declarations, the presiding
				  judge shall see that they are declared and drawn in the proper event.
(e) To avoid conflicts and misunderstandings,
				  when the time of declaration of any race is stated in days or hours prior to
				  the day of the race, it shall be construed to exclude Sunday.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge); 58 Pa. Code §
												183.126 (relating to telegraphic
						declarations); and 58 Pa. Code §
												183.202 (relating to driver
						information).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.192 - Form of declaration

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All declarations must:
(1) Be made in writing on forms approved by
				  the Commission.
(2) Be signed by
				  the owner or his authorized agent in writing, except as provided in Early
				  Closing Events, Stakes and Futurities.
(3) State the name, license number, and
				  address of both the owner and the agent of the registered stable or of the
				  lessee.
(4) State name, color, sex,
				  age, sire and dam of the horse.
(5)
				  Name the event or events in which the horse is to be entered.
(6) Comply with the provisions where
				  declarations are in overnight events.
(7) State the name, license number and
				  registered racing colors of the driver.
(8) State the name and license number of the
				  trainer.
(9) State if pacer is
				  racing free legged or in hopples.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.193 - Responsibility of declaration box

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The declaration box shall be the charge of the presiding
					 judge.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.194 - Declaration box and drawing of horses at extended pari-mutuel meetings

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a) The declaration
				  box shall be opened by the presiding judge at the advertised time and the
				  presiding judge will be responsible to see that at least one horseman or an
				  official representative of the horsemen is present. No owner or agent for a
				  horse with a declaration in the declaration box shall be denied the privilege
				  of being present. Under the supervision of the presiding judge, all
				  declarations shall be listed.
(b)
				  The racing secretary shall verify eligibility, ascertain preference, and select
				  starters. The judges will then draw post positions. If it is necessary to
				  reopen any race, public announcement shall be made at least twice and the box
				  reopened to a definite time.
(c)
				  Upon receiving a request by the racing secretary, the presiding judge, in his
				  discretion, may open the declaration box prior to the time of closing and give
				  the racing secretary the opportunity to process declarations contained therein.
				  Information as to names of horses declared shall not be given by the racing
				  secretary or his assistants until after the time for declaration has
				  passed.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.195 - Certification of eligibility

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The race secretary shall be responsible for certifying the
					 eligibility of each horse to each race to the judges.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.196 - Error in declaration

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Where a horse properly declared, other than by telephone,
					 is omitted from the race by error of the association, the horse may be added to
					 the race but given the outside post position, provided however, that the error
					 is discovered prior to the publication of the official program and said program
					 discloses such position.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.198 - Coupled entries

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a) When the
				  starters in a race include two or more horses owned or trained by the same
				  person, or trained in the same stable or by the same management, they shall be
				  coupled as an "entry" and a wager on one horse in the "entry" shall be a wager
				  on all horses in the "entry." Provided, however, that when a trainer enters two
				  or more horses in a stake, early closing, futurity, free-for-all or other
				  special event under bonafide separate ownership, such horses may, at the
				  request of the association and with the approval of the Commission, be
				  permitted to race as separate entries. The association must make its request to
				  the Commission through the Executive Secretary of the Commission. If the race
				  is split in two or more divisions, horses in an "entry" shall be seeded in
				  separate divisions insofar as possible, but the divisions in which they compete
				  and their post positions shall be drawn by lots. The provisions of this
				  subsection also shall apply to elimination heats.
(b) No driver shall drive a horse in a race
				  in which there shall start another horse which he in any way represents or
				  handles or in which he has an interest unless the horses are coupled as an
				  entry.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge); and 58 Pa. Code §
												185.163 (relating to sale of
						pari-mutuel tickets).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.199 - Also eligibles

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Not more than two horses may be drawn as also eligibles for
					 a race and their positions shall be drawn along with the starters in the race.
					 In the event one or more horses are excused by the judges, the also eligible
					 horse or horses shall race and take the post position drawn by the horse it
					 replaces, except in handicap races. In handicap races the also eligible horse
					 shall take the place of the horse that it replaces in the event that the
					 handicap is the same. In the event the handicap is different, the also eligible
					 horse shall take the position on the outside of horses with similar handicap.
					 No horse may be added to a race as an also eligible unless the horse was drawn
					 as such at the time declarations closed. No horse may be barred from a race to
					 which it is otherwise eligible by reason of its preference due to the fact that
					 it has been drawn as an also eligible. A horse moved into the race from the
					 also eligible list cannot be drawn except by permission of the judges, but the
					 owner or trainer of such a horse shall be notified that the horse is to race
					 and it shall be posted at the office of the Race Secretary. All horses on the
					 also eligible list not moved in to race shall be released at the designated
					 scratch time prescribed by the Presiding Judge of the meet. Also eligibles
					 shall be considered as if they were drawn to race.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.200 - Preference

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a) Preference
				  shall be given in all overnight events according to the last previous purse
				  race of a horse during the current year. The preference date on a horse that
				  has been programmed to race and then scratched is the date of the race from
				  which he was scratched.
(b) When a
				  horse is racing for the first time in the current year, the date of the first
				  declaration shall be considered its last race date and preference applied
				  accordingly.
(c) Where the word
				  "preferred" is used in a condition, it shall not supersede date
				  preference.
(d) The horse having
				  raced closest to the drawing shall have the least preference.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge); and 58 Pa. Code §
												183.136 (relating to selection of
						drawing of horses).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.201 - Steward's List

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(a) A horse may be
				  placed on the Steward's List if:
(1) it is
				  dangerous.
(2)
				  unmanageable.
(3) sick.
(4) lame.
(5) unable to qualify.
(6) otherwise unfit.
(7) unable to meet the standards and
				  guidelines of the judges.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.202 - Driver information

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Declarations shall contain the information required in
					 §
										183.191 (relating to declaration).
					 Drivers may be changed without permission until scratch time as designated by
					 the presiding judge. No driver shall be changed thereafter except by permission
					 of the judges and only then for good cause. When a nominator starts two or more
					 horses, the Judge shall approve or disapprove the second, third, and if needed,
					 other drivers.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.203 - Withdrawal of horses due to bad weather or track conditions

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It shall be the duty of the presiding judge to call a
					 meeting of all horsemen on the grounds before the opening of an extended
					 pari-mutuel meet for the purpose of electing a member and an alternate to
					 represent them on matters relating to the withdrawal of horses due to bad
					 weather or track conditions.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.204 - Questionable track conditions

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In case of questionable track conditions, the presiding
					 judge shall call a meeting consisting of an authorized representative of
					 management, the duly elected member of the horsemen, and himself.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.205 - Unpermitted withdrawals

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Upon unanimous decision of this committee of three that
					 track conditions are safe for racing, no unpermitted withdrawals may be made.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › DECLARATION TO START AND DRAWING HORSES › Section 183.206 - Permitted withdrawals

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(a) Any
				  decision other than unanimous by this committee will allow any entrant to
				  scratch his horse or horses after posting 10% of the purse to be raced for. If
				  the number of withdrawals received shall cause the field to be less than five
				  separate betting interests, then the track management shall have the right to
				  postponement of any early closing event or stake and cancellation of an
				  overnight event.
(b) Said money
				  posted shall be forwarded to the Commission and shall be retained as a fine, or
				  refunded to the individual after a decision, based on a hearing by the
				  Commission, has been made as to whether the withdrawal was for good cause. The
				  procedure as set forth in this section shall apply only to the withdrawal of
				  horses properly declared in and does not relate to postponement which is
				  covered elsewhere.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.60 (relating to presiding
						judge).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › POSTPONEMENT › Section 183.221 - Postponement

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(a) United States
				  Trotting Association Rule 15, section 1, is incorporated herein and made a part
				  hereof and shall govern matters related hereto, except that any matter
				  necessitating action by an official of the United States Trotting Association
				  shall be referred to the Commission.
(b) Each association shall report any
				  postponement to the Commission in an expeditious manner.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.181 (relating to number of
						starters to be specified in overnight events; when race must be contested;
						declaration moneys).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › POSTPONEMENT › Section 183.222 - Rain checks

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In the event of cancellation of any program after the
					 completion of 50% or more of the races scheduled to be run on each program, no
					 rain checks or other similar forms of deferred admissions shall be issued or if
					 issued on admittance, no rain checks will be validated. In the event of
					 cancellation of any program before the completion of 50% or more of the races
					 scheduled to be run on such program, rain checks or other similar forms of
					 deferred free admission shall be issued but no rain check or other form of
					 deferred free admission shall be valid beyond the close of the meeting at which
					 it is issued.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.181 (relating to number of
						starters to be specified in overnight events; when race must be contested;
						declaration moneys).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.231 - Starting gate

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(a) The Starter,
				  under the direction, supervision and control of the presiding judge shall have
				  control of the horses from the formation of the parade until he gives the word
				  "go."
(b) After the preliminary
				  warming up scores or score, the starter shall notify the drivers to come to the
				  starting gate. During or before the parade, the drivers must be informed as to
				  the number of scores permitted.
(c)
				  The horses shall be brought to the starting gate as near one-quarter of a mile
				  before the start as the track will permit.
(d) Allowing sufficient time so that the
				  speed of the gate can be increased gradually, the following minimum speeds will
				  be maintained:
(1) For the first 1/8 mile, not
				  less than 11 miles per hour.
(2)
				  For the next 1/16 of a mile not less than 18 miles per hour.
(3) From that point to the starting point,
				  the speed will be gradually increased to maximum speed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.232 - Number of scores

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Horses shall be permitted to take one or two scores before
					 going to the post and upon completion of the scores, the horses shall be
					 gathered by the starter and immediately moved into their positions behind the
					 gate. Horses shall not be held in excess of 2 minutes before post time except
					 when delayed by an emergency.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.233 - Vacancy in a tier

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In the event there are two tiers of horses, the withdrawing
					 of a horse that has drawn or earned a position in the front tier shall not
					 affect the position of the horses that have drawn or earned positions in the
					 second tier. Whenever a horse is drawn from any tier, horses on the outside
					 move in to fill up the vacancy.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.234 - When race starts; drivers mounted at finish

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The horses shall be deemed to have started when the word
					 "go" is given by the starter and all the horses must go the course except in
					 the event of an accident in which case the judges may deem it impossible to go
					 the course. Drivers must be mounted at the finish of the race or the horse
					 shall be placed as not finishing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.235 - Unmanageable horses

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If in the opinion of the judges or the starter a horse is
					 unmanageable or liable to cause accidents or injury to any other horse or to
					 any driver, it may be sent to the barn. When this action is taken, the starter
					 will notify the judges who will in turn notify the public.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												183.236 (relating to placing bad
						acting horses on outside positions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.236 - Placing bad acting horses on outside positions

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At nonwagering meetings the starter may place a bad acting
					 horse on the outside at his discretion. At pari-mutuel meetings, such action
					 may be taken only where there is time for the starter to notify the judges who
					 in turn will notify the public prior to the sale of tickets on such race. If
					 tickets have been sold, the bad acting horse must be scratched under the
					 provision of §
										183.235 (relating to unmanageable
					 horses).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.237 - Starting gate requirements

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Every Association shall utilize a mobile starting gate of a
					 type and quality approved by the Commission. Every Association shall
					 furthermore maintain a standby mobile starting gate similarly approved. The
					 arms of all starting gates shall be provided with a screen or a shield in front
					 of the position for each horse and such arms shall be perpendicular to the
					 rail. Starting gates at pari-mutuel tracks shall be equipped with systems
					 approved by the Commission providing direct two-way voice communication with
					 the judges stand.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.238 - Gate malfunctions

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Every licensed Starter is required to check his starting
					 gate for malfunctions before commencing any meeting, and to practice procedures
					 to be followed in the event of a malfunction. Both the starter and driver must
					 know the emergency procedures and the starter is responsible for the training
					 of his driver.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.239 - Operation of starting gate

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The association may employ additional persons to assist the
					 starter in the performance of his duties and such personnel shall be licensed
					 and approved by the Commission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.240 - Positions in winning heat

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The horse winning a heat shall take the pole the succeeding
					 heat, and all others shall take their positions in the order they were placed
					 the last heat. When two or more horses shall have made a dead heat, their
					 positions shall be settled by lot.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.241 - Starting without gate

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
If due to an emergency it is impractical to start the
					 horses with a mobile gate the horses may be started under United States
					 Trotting Association Rule 16, sections 4 and 5. No horses shall be started
					 using an overhead or snap barrier.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › STARTING › Section 183.242 - Refunds of entry money

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No refunds of entry money can be made for any purposes once
					 the entered horse is in the control of the Starter except as provided in United
					 States Trotting Association Rule 12, section.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.251 - Application for license

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Every person desiring to be an owner, trainer, driver, or
					 groom, at a race meeting licensed by the Commission shall be required to obtain
					 a license from the Commission. Applications may be filed at any Commission
					 office.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.252 - Application and qualifications for a driver's license

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All license requirements will be in accordance with the
					 United States Trotting Association Rule 17, except a restricted license as
					 provided for in the United States Trotting Association Rule A-1, section 3.
(1) The Commission shall deem a
				  driver as qualified to compete if he has obtained a United States Trotting
				  Association license, either Provisional (P), Restricted (V), or Full Drivers
				  (A). In cases where drivers are provisional (P), it shall be so noted on the
				  program. In addition to any other requirements mentioned herein the applicant
				  shall:
(i) Furnish a complete application
				  form.
(ii) Produce a driver's
				  license for the current year issued by United States Trotting
				  Association.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.253 - Trainers; application for license

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(a) The Commission shall deem a trainer as
				  qualified for licensing if he has obtained a United States Trotting Association
				  Trainers License for the current year. However, if the applicant satisfies the
				  Commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications both mental and
				  physical, to perform the duties required, a license may then be issued valid
				  for the horses owned wholly or in part by such applicant.
(b) All other requirements will be in
				  accordance with the United States Trotting Association Rule 17 for a trainers
				  license.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.254 - Grooms; applications for license

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
An applicant for a license as a groom must satisfy the
					 Commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications, both mental and
					 physical, to perform the duties required. Elements to be considered, among
					 others, shall be character, reputation, temperament, experience, knowledge of
					 the rules of racing and of the duties of a groom. Applicants between the ages
					 of 16 and 18 years of age must submit Pennsylvania State working papers or an
					 "Educational Certificate" together with their application. No license shall be
					 issued to applicants under 16 years of age.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.255 - Suspension or revocation of drivers', trainers' or grooms' license

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The license of any driver, trainer or groom may be
					 suspended, revoked or a money fine may be imposed, at any time for:
(1) Failure to obey the instructions of a
				  racing official.
(2) Failure to
				  drive in a race when programmed, unless excused by the presiding
				  judge.
(3) Consumption of
				  intoxicating beverages within 4 hours of the first post time of the program on
				  which he is carded to drive.
(4)
				  Appearing in the paddock in an unfit condition to perform his duties.
(5) Fighting.
(6) Assault upon any other person.
(7) Offensive or profane language.
(8) Smoking while on the race track in silks
				  and during actual racing hours.
(9)
				  Warming up a horse without silks at any time after the admission gates are
				  open.
(10) Disturbing the
				  peace.
(11) Refusal to take a
				  breath analyzer test.
(12) Refusal,
				  when requested by the Commission to submit evidence of physical and mental
				  ability or to submit to a physical examination, or both.
(13) Failure to participate in post parade,
				  unless specifically excused by presiding judge.
(14) Any other act or conduct detrimental to
				  the sport.
(15) Violation of any
				  rule of the Commission.
(16)
				  Falsifying or misrepresenting answers on the application for license.
(17) Failure to name a driver at the properly
				  prescribed time of the race meet.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.256 - Reinstatement of license of drivers, trainers and grooms

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
A license may be reinstated by the Commission, in its
					 discretion, upon application and upon such terms as the Commission may
					 prescribe.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.257 - Required time drivers should be present in paddock prior to race

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Drivers shall be in the paddock at least 1 hour before post
					 time for the races in which they are scheduled to drive.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part V - Harness Racing Commission › Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING › OWNERS, DRIVERS, TRAINERS AND GROOMS › Section 183.258 - Breath analyzer test

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(a)
				  Breath analyzer tests shall be taken in accordance with §
										183.40 (relating to breath
				  analyzer requirements).
(b)
				  Trainers and grooms designated by the presiding judge or a Commission official
				  shall take a breath analyzer test.