Section 3769-6-55 - Weighing in and weighing out(A) The jockey shall be weighed out fully dressed in his/her riding cloth of cap, jacket, breeches and boots. His/her weight shall include saddle with attachments including undergirth, stirrups webbing and weight pad, if weight pad is needed. The weight shall not include safety helmet, safety vest, bridle or riding crop.(B) Upon approval of the stewards, the jockeys may be allowed up to three pounds more than published weights to account for inclement weather clothing and equipment.(C) The post-race weight of jockeys includes any sweat, dirt and mud that have accumulated on the jockey, jockey's clothing, jockey's safety equipment and over-girth. This accounts for additional weight, depending on specific equipment, as well as weather, track and racing conditions.(D) A jockey shall weigh in at no less than the same weight at which he/she weighed out, and if under that weight, and after consideration of mitigating circumstances by the board of stewards, his/her mount may be disqualified from any portion of the purse money. In the event of such disqualification, all monies wagered on the horse shall be refunded unless the race has been declared official.(E) The use of spurs is prohibited.(F) No horse shall be disqualified for being overweight. Replaces: 3769-6-55
Ohio Admin. Code 3769-6-55
Effective: 7/1/2021
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 06/25/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3769.03
Rule Amplifies: 3769.03
Prior Effective Dates: 03/15/1966, 01/01/1985