![]() ![]() The flap must have similar shock absorbing characteristics to that of the contact area.The contact area of the shaft must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material throughout its circumference.There shall be no binding within seven (7) inches of the end of the flap.The flap from the end of the shaft must not contain any reinforcements.A maximum width of the flap one and six tenths (1.6) inches, withĪ minimum width of eight tenths (0.8) inch.A maximum length of flap from the end of the shaft of one half (1/2) inch.The only additional feature that may be attached to the riding crop is aįlap, which shall fall within the specifications below:.Approved riding crops shall have a maximum weight of eight oz., maximum length, including flap, of thirty 30 inches, and a minimum diameter of the shaft of one- half (1/2) inch.The mandatory shock absorbing characteristics, shall be allowed in Thoroughbred racing including training. only riding crops meeting the specifications set out below, including.All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards and the clerk of the scales.Rules regarding whip type are as follows: In any race in which a jockey will ride without a riding crop, an announcement of the fact shall be made over the public address system. HOUSE RULE REGARDING TYPE AND USAGE OF RIDING CROPSĪlthough the use of a riding crop is not required, a jockey who uses a riding crop during a race shall do so only in a manner consistent with exerting his or her best efforts to win. The regulation can be found in its entirety at. Limited to, the revocation of the violator’s license for a period If the positive finding is confirmed, serious penalties shall be imposed, including but not The owner and/or trainer have the right to split sample analysis, as set forth in 810 KAR 1:018/811 KAR 1:090. Of the test results, and the horse is placed on the Veterinarian’s List pending a steward’s hearing. If a horse tests positiveįor a prohibited substance, the owner and trainer are notified ![]() If a horse is not made available for testing, or if there is any other failure to cooperate with the KHRC, the individual(s) responsible will be penalized to the full extent allowed by the regulation. A horse designated for testing must be made available for sampling at a mutually agreed upon location within six hours of notification that it has been designated for testing. The regulation also prohibits possession of the foregoing substances, as well as whole blood or packed red blood cells, on the grounds of an association or training facility subject to jurisdiction of the KHRC. The KHRC is authorized to test for blood doping agents, venoms and their derivatives, and growth hormones. Or is nominated to participate in the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund. A horse is eligible to race in Kentucky if it is under the care, custody or control of a trainer licensed by the KHRC or is owned by an owner licensed by the KHRC or is nominated to a race at an association licensed by the KHRC or has raced at an association licensed by the KHRC within the previous twelve calendar months or is stabled on the grounds of an association or training center subject to the jurisdiction of the KHRC Pursuant to 810 KAR 1:110, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (the “KHRC”) is authorized to conduct “out of competition” testing on any horse that is eligible, or that may become eligible, to race in Kentucky. It will be their purpose to substitute a jockey of equal ability. The stewards reserve the right to substitute one jockey for another at their discretion. Horses must be in the paddock at least TWENTY MINUTES before the scheduled post time. No entry will be received except upon the condition that all disputes, claims and objections arising out of the racing or with the respect to the interpretation of the conditions of any race shall be decided by the Officers of this Association or those whom they appoint, and their decision upon all points shall be final.ALL TWO-YEAR-OLDS MUST BE PROPERLY SCHOOLED AND APPROVED BY THE STARTER BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO STARTĮVERY HORSE MUST BE SADDLED IN THE PADDOCK. Monies deposited with the horsemen's bookkeeper for the purpose of claiming a horse must be in cash or a certified or cashier's check. Exceptions to this rule are to be by arrangement of credit in advance. ![]() Owners or trainers will be required to deposit jockey fees (except for those under contract) with the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper no later than one hour prior to the first race on the day of the race. ![]()
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