Race Entry Examination Amendments Take Effect July 1
Please take notice that the amendments to 810 KAR 4:030, Section 17, Entry Examination by Attending Veterinarian, take effect July 1, 2025. The changes will be applied to entries for races occurring on or after July 1, 2025. Entries for Ellis Park’s opening day on July 3, 2025, close June 26, 2025.
The amended regulation states:
Section 17. Entry Examination by Attending Veterinarian.
(1) A horse shall only start if:
(a) The horse has been examined by an attending veterinarian licensed by the veterinary regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the examination occurs within three (3) days after the close of entries and no later than two (2) days before the race; and
(b) The attending veterinarian certifies and electronically submits a report to the Equine Medical Director or its designee that the horse is in serviceable, sound racing condition.
(2) The examination required by subsection (1)(a) of this section shall include, at a minimum, examination of the legs and observation of the horse at rest and while jogging.
(3) If the attending veterinarian who examines the horse prescribes a diagnostic test as part of the evaluation of the horse’s soundness, the results of the test shall be provided to the corporation’s veterinarian no later than one (1) day before the horse is set to start.
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