Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.401 - General provisions(a) A person entering a horse in a claiming race warrants that the title to said horse is free and clear of any existing claim or lien, either as security interest mortgage, bill of sale, or lien of any kind; unless before entering the horse, the written consent of the holder of the claim or lien has been filed with the Stewards and the racing secretary and its entry approved by the Stewards. A transfer of ownership arising from a recognized claiming race will terminate any existing prior lease for that horse.(b) Title to a claimed horse shall be vested in the successful claimant at the time the horse becomes a starter. However, the successful claimant may request on the claim blank or envelope at the time of the claim that the horse be tested for any test as approved by the Commission Veterinarian. Should this test prove positive, it shall be cause for voiding the claim. The expense of the test shall be the responsibility of the successful claimant.(c) An in-foal filly or mare shall be eligible to be entered into a claiming race upon notice to the racing secretary, the Stewards and the Commission Veterinarian.(d) The Stewards may set aside and order a claim rescinded for any horse from a claiming race run in this Commonwealth upon a showing that any party to the claim committed a prohibited action, as set forth in § 305.405 (relating to transfer of possession of a claimed horse) of this chapter, or that the owner of the horse at the time of entry in the claiming race failed to comply with any requirement of these rules. Should the Stewards set aside the claim, they may make a further order for the costs of maintenance and care of the horse as they may deem appropriate for the health and safety of the horse.