If in any of the described races in subdivision (b) of section 4112.2 of this Part, 12 horses declare in to start, only the first four horses in each elimination heat shall qualify to continue. If 13 horses declare in to start, the first four horses in the division with six horses and the first five horses in the division with seven horses shall qualify. If 14 or more horses declare in to start, only the first five horses in each elimination heat shall qualify to continue.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4112.3