Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.253 - Scale of weights(a) With the exception of apprentice allowances, handicap races, 3-year-old horses entered to run in races against horses 4 years old and upwards, and the allowance provided in subsection (b) of this section, no jockey shall be assigned a weight of less than 118 pounds. For 3-year-old horses entered to run in races against horses 4 years old and upwards from January 1 through August 31, no jockey shall be assigned a weight of less than 116 pounds.(b) Except in handicaps, fillies 2 years old shall be allowed 3 pounds, and fillies and mares 3 years old and upward shall be allowed 5 pounds before September 1, and 3 pounds thereafter in races where competing against horses of the opposite sex.(c) A notice shall be included in the daily program that all jockeys will carry approximately 3 pounds more than the published weight to account for safety equipment (vest and helmet) that is not included in required weighing out procedures. Additionally, upon Stewards' approval, jockeys may weigh in with an additional 3 pounds for inclement weather gear.