Rule 3769-6-11 | Title vested when horse becomes starter.
(A) Each horse shall run for the account of the person in whose name it starts, but title to the claimed horse shall be vested in the claimant from the time it becomes a starter as defined in rule 3769-1-01 of the Administrative Code. If more than one person shall enter claim for the same horse, they shall cast lots to determine the right to consummate the claim in the presence of the stewards, and the one determined by lot shall become the owner of the horse.
(B) A claim will be voided if the horse is a starter and the horse:
(1) Dies on the racetrack, or;
(2) Suffers an injury which requires the euthanasia of the horse as determined by a regulatory veterinarian while the horse is still on the racetrack.
(C) A claim is voidable at the sole discretion of the new owner for up to one hour after the race is made official for any horse that:
(1) Is vanned off the track after the race at the discretion of a regulatory veterinarian, or;
(2) Is determined by a regulatory veterinarian to have visibly bled (epistaxis) while on the racetrack and is placed on the vets list
(D) When a horse is placed on the veterinarian's list pursuant to 3769-6-11(C), the claimant is deemed to have voided the claim unless they decide to accept the horse. If they decide to accept the horse, the claimant will contact the Stewards and/or regulatory veterinarian within one hour after the race was made official to inform them of their acceptance of the horse.
Last updated July 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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