Section 40. Filing

The licensee shall provide forms on which entries may be filed with the racing secretary. All entries shall be in writing and any entries made by telephone or telegraph must be confirmed in writing upon the request of the racing secretary. The following provisions shall apply to the filing of entries:

1. No entry shall be considered filed until received by the racing secretary;

2. Every entry must be in the name of the horse's owner as completely disclosed and registered with the racing secretary and the appropriate breed registry;

3. Every entry must designate the horse's name as spelled on its certificate of registration, eligibility certificate or other registration document;

4. Every entry must designate the horse's owner, trainer, racing colors, jockey or driver, weight claimed where appropriate, color, sex, age, sire and dam, any penalties and allowances claimed, and where appropriate, claiming price;

5. Every entry must be signed and dated by the person making the entry;

6. No alteration may be made in any entry after the closing of entries. However, an error may be corrected with the permission of the stewards; and

7. The following additional provisions shall apply to Standardbred races:

a. The licensee shall provide a locked entry box in which entries shall be deposited;

b. The entry box shall be opened by a steward at the time designated; and

c. All entries shall be listed, the eligibility verified, preference ascertained, starters selected and post positions drawn under the supervision of a steward.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR662-04-02 § 4, eff. September 26, 1991; amended, Volume 18, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.