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Can you summarize Chapter 260-60 WAAC?
Horse Racing Commission > Claiming.
Short Summary
These legal documents found in the Washington Administrative Code under the Horse Racing Commission’s Claiming section cover various aspects of claiming races in horse racing. They govern the ownership and transfer of claimed horses, eligibility and conditions for entry into claiming races, cancellation of claims, prohibited actions in claiming races, and requirements for claiming a horse. The documents specify that if a horse is claimed, it cannot be sold or transferred for a period of 30 days, and it cannot return to the same stable or under the control of its former owner or trainer for the same period. In-foal fillies or mares can be entered in claiming races under certain conditions, including full disclosure of the pregnancy and depositing the stallion service certificate. The documents also outline the process for canceling a claim, factors considered by stewards when canceling a claim, and the possibility of voiding a claim in case of the horse’s death or catastrophic injury. They further state that stewards may require written affirmation from claimants that they are claiming the horse for their own account. The documents also provide rules for claiming certificates, including eligibility requirements and limitations on the number of horses that can be claimed. They specify that if multiple claims are filed for the same horse, the claim will be determined by lot. The documents prohibit various actions related to claiming horses, such as giving information about claims before a race, making agreements to claim or not to claim horses, and participating in claims for horses in which one has a financial or beneficial interest. They also address the issue of refusing to deliver a claimed horse and the consequences of such refusal. The documents state that the successful claimant becomes the owner of the horse, and ownership is official from the time the claimed horse becomes a ‘starter.’ They also mention that any restrictions concerning a claimed horse made at a recognized meeting will be recognized in Washington. Finally, the documents outline the process for declaring a horse ineligible to be claimed and the implications of such declaration. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Participants in horse racing, including owners, trainers, jockey agents, and prospective owners with claiming certificates
What does it govern?
Ownership and transfer of claimed horses in horse racing, eligibility and conditions for entry into claiming races, cancellation of claims, prohibited actions in claiming races, and requirements for claiming a horse
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
Washington