205 Mass. Reg. 4.39

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 4.39 - Walking Over
(1) If, at the time for hoisting the numbers only one horse shall have weighed out, that horse shall be ridden past the Judges' Stand, go to the post, and then move over the course. He or she shall then be deemed the winner.

In case of a walkover, the horse walking over shall receive:

(a) In overnight races, ½ of the winner's rightful share of first money.
(b) In stake races, ½ of the winner's rightful share of the added money and all fees.
(2) In case of a walkover, any money or prize that by the condition of the race would have been awarded to a horse placed second, or lower in the race, shall, if contributed by the owners, be paid to the winner. If a donation from any other source, it shall not be awarded.

205 CMR 4.39