Section 431.4205. Weather-related track conditions.

(1) In case of questionable track conditions due to weather, the stewards shall call a meeting of a committee which consists of an agent of the association,  a   representative  of  the   certified  horsemen’s organization, and 1 steward.

(2)     Upon unanimous decision by this committee that track conditions are unsafe for racing, all races shall be canceled.

(3)   Upon unanimous decision by this committee that track conditions are safe for racing, only permitted withdrawals for the safety of the horse and participants shall be allowed by the stewards.

(4)   Upon majority decision by this committee that track conditions are not safe for racing, only permitted withdrawals for the safety of the horse and participants shall be allowed by the stewards and   the  stewards  shall  be allowed to cancel or postpone races in the following manner:

(a)     Overnight events. All remaining overnight events for the program in question may be cancelled.

(b)     Stake, futurities, early-late closing, invitational and other special events. The track association, with consent of the stewards, after consultation with horsemen representative designated in subrule (1) of this rule, may cancel or postpone special events to a definite day and time not to exceed 7 calendar days from the date of the original postponement. In the event of cancellation, all nominating, sustaining, and starting fees shall be divided equally among remaining eligible entrants.

History: 1985 AACS; 2009 AACS.