Section 313.450 - Time Trial Qualifiers(a) When two or more horses in different trial races have the same qualifying time, to a degree of one-hundredth of a second, or more exact measurement if photofinish equipment permits, for fewer available positions in the finals or consolations, the stewards shall conduct a draw by lot.(b) A horse may not draw into the finals or consolations instead of a horse that finished ahead of the horse.(c) When scheduled races are trial heats for futurities or stakes races electronically timed from the starting gates, an association may not move the starting gates or allow the starting gates to be moved until all trial heats are complete, except in an emergency or to renovate the track as determined by the stewards.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 313.450
The provisions of this §313.450 adopted to be effective August 30, 1989, 14 TexReg 4126; amended to be effective June 15, 1997, 22 TexReg 4573; amended to be effective October 30, 2000, 25 TexReg 10736