Section 60. Closing of entries

Entries for overnight races shall close at a time prescribed by the licensee and approved by the stewards. Entries for stakes races, futurities and other special events shall close at the time specified in the conditions. The following provisions shall apply to the closing of entries:

1. The racing secretary shall be responsible for the securing and safekeeping of all entries once they are filed and shall be responsible for denying access to the entries by other permit holders;

2. No entry shall be accepted after the prescribed time for the closing of entries; and

3. In the event of an emergency or if an overnight race fails to fill, then the racing secretary, with the approval of the stewards, may extend the prescribed time for the closing of entries.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR662-04-02 § 6, eff. September 26, 1991; amended, Volume 18, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.