Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.236 - Closings(a) Entries for purse races and nominations to stakes races shall close at the time designated by the licensed racing entity in previously published conditions for the races. This time may not be less than 48 hours prior to the time of the running of the races for which entry is being made. No entry, nomination or declaration shall be accepted after the closing time, except that in the event of an emergency or if an overnight race fails to fill, the racing secretary may, with the approval of a Steward, extend the closing time.(b) Except as otherwise provided in the conditions for a stakes race, the deadline for accepting nominations and declarations is midnight of the day of closing, provided they are received in time for compliance with every other condition of the race.