A rule I was unaware of

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Originally Posted by robfla

Im pretty sure you mean WAIVER claiming race.

Basically its a race where if your horse is coming off a 6 month layoff you can enter him in the race ( maiden included ) for the last claiming price that the horse started for and you cant be claimed in the race.


Here is the actual rule, article 1634 of the Business and Professions Code for the State of California:

The rule went into effect in September 2008

1634. Claiming Option Entry.

(a) At the time of entry into a claiming race, the owner may opt to declare a horse ineligible to be claimed provided:

(1) The horse has been laid off and has not started for a minimum of 180 days since its last race, and

(2) The horse is entered for a claiming price equal to or greater than the price at which it last started.

(b) Failure to declare the horse ineligible at the time of entry may not be remedied.

(c) Ineligibility shall apply only to the first start following each such layoff.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 19420 and 19440, Business and Professions Code. Reference:
Sections 19408.2 and 19562, Business and Professions Code.

Thanks.