Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.287 - Maintaining a straight course(a) During the running of the race, when the way is clear, a horse may be ridden or taken to any part of the course, but a horse may not cross, weave, or swerve in front of another horse, or otherwise be ridden to either side, so as to interfere with, impede or intimidate any other horse. This conduct shall be considered a foul. The offending horse may be disqualified, if in the opinion of the Stewards, the foul altered the finish of the race, regardless of whether the foul was accidental, willful or the result of careless riding.(b) If the Stewards determine the foul was intentional, or due to careless riding, the jockey may be held responsible.(c) In a straightaway race, every horse must maintain position as nearly as possible in the lane in which it starts. If a horse is ridden, drifts or swerves out of its lane in this manner that it interferes with, impedes or intimidates another horse, it is a foul and may result in the disqualification of the offending horse.