Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 183.182 - Elimination heats or two divisions(a) In any stake event or futurity where the number of horses declared in to start exceeds 14, the race may at the option of the association be raced in elimination heats or divisions. The association exercising such option, however, must do so before positions are drawn. In the event a stake or futurity is split into divisions, the added money for each division shall be at least 20% of all nominations, sustaining and starting fees paid into such stake or futurity, but shall not exceed the advertised added money for a single division if the conditions of the stake so provide.(b) When the race is an early closing or a late closing event, the race may be divided by lot and at least 50% added to the advertised purse as provided in subsection (a). If three or more divisions are necessary, the track shall add an amount sufficient to allow each division to race for at least 75% of the purse originally advertised.(c) In an added money closing event or stake with a value of $20,000 or less, the race may be divided and raced in divisions and each division raced for equal share of the total purse if the advertised conditions so provide, provided, however, extended meetings shall add an additional amount so that each division will race for 75% of the advertised added money. This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 181.1 (relating to definitions).