W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-36

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-1-36 - Prohibitions

36.1. A person shall not claim more than one (1) horse in a race, nor shall a person submit more than one (1) claim for the same horse.

36.2. An authorized agent, although representing more than one eligible claimant, shall not submit more than one (1) claim in any race.

36.3. A trainer, even though eligible to make a claim, shall not submit a claim in the same race in which the owner of horses trained by him or her has submitted a claim. If this occurs, the stewards shall declare the trainer's claim void.

36.4. When a stable consists of horses owned by more than one (1) owner, but trained by the same trainer, not more than one (1) claim may be entered on behalf of the stable in any race. If more than one (1) claim is entered, the owners shall compete by lot for the claim.

36.5. When a stable consists of horses owned by more than one (1) owner, but trained by the same trainer, the owners are not eligible to claim from that trainer's stable.

36.6. A person shall not offer or enter into an agreement to claim, or attempt to prevent another person from claiming, a horse in a claiming race.

36.7. Owners and trainers running horses in a claiming race shall not collude or make any agreement for the protection of their horses.

36.8. Any person making a false affidavit in connection with the filing of a claim pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 37 of this rule, may be summarily suspended by the stewards or may be subject to other disciplinary action by the stewards and/or the Racing Commission.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-36