N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4111.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

Section 4111.11 - Also eligibles

(a) In addition to the requisite number of starters, not more than two additional horses may be selected by the racing secretary as also eligibles for a race. Also eligibles shall draw priority to race at the same time the post positions for starters are drawn.

(b) No other horses shall be added to a race after post positions have been drawn.

(c) Scratch time shall be not later than 9:00 a.m. of the day of the race. Horses listed as also eligible may be held for use in the race to which they are so listed not more than 30 minutes after scratch time for the race and if not added to start in the race by that time they shall be released.

(d) If any horse or horses, drawn to start in a race be excused therefrom by the presiding judge, the also eligible horses, in the order of their priority, may be added to the race. They shall race from the post position of the horse replaced, except in handicap races including horses of several classes and claiming races in which post position is related to claiming price when they shall race from the most outside position of their class or price or if the horse replaced is of a different class or price.

(e) Upon the addition of an also eligible to the race, notice thereof shall be given to the owner or trainer of such horse and notice thereof shall be posted on the bulletin commission at the racing secretary's office.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4111.11