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7 Pa. Code § 305.299. Dead heats.

§ 305.299. Dead heats.

 (a)  When two horses run a dead heat for first place, all purses or prizes to which first and second horses would have been entitled shall be divided equally between them; and this applies in dividing all purses or prizes whatever the number of horses running a dead heat and whatever places for which the dead heat is run.

 (b)  In a dead heat for first place, each horse involved shall be deemed a winner and liable to penalty for the amount it shall receive.

 (c)  When a dead heat is run for second place and an objection is made to the winner of the race, and sustained, the horses which ran a dead heat shall be deemed to have run a dead heat for first place.

 (d)  If the dividing owners cannot agree as to which of them is to have a cup or other prize which cannot be divided, the question shall be determined by lot by the Stewards.



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