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7 Pa. Code § 305.281. Jockey suspensions and designated races.

§ 305.281. Jockey suspensions and designated races.

 (a)  For purposes of this subchapter, ‘‘designated race’’ shall mean any stakes race or associated trial in any state as designated by the Stewards.

 (b)  A jockey suspended for 10 days or less for a riding violation unless otherwise specified in the ruling may continue to exercise horses during training hours and may fulfill riding engagements in designated races, as designated by the Stewards at the beginning of the race meeting.

 (c)  The official rulings where designated races are permitted shall be stated in the initial ruling.

 (d)  A jockey who is serving a suspension of 10 race days or less may ride in designated races during the suspension under the following conditions:

   (1)  The race has been specified as a designated race by the Stewards officiating at the meeting; and

   (2)  The jockey is named no later than the time set for the close of entries for the designated race.

 (e)  When a jockey rides in a designated races the Board of Stewards, which originally imposed the suspension will designate the day to serve the additional suspension.



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