LAC 35:III.2305 – Essential Conditions Concerning 2-Year-Olds

A. In writing his condition book, the racing secretary shall respect these essential conditions.
1. 1. No 2-year-olds shall compete in any race with older horses prior to September 1 of any year.
2. 2. No race for 2-year-olds prior to May l of any year, shall be at a distance greater than 4 1/2 furlongs, and no race for 2-year-olds after September 15 of any year shall be at a distance less than 5 1/2 furlongs. Provided, however, this rule shall not apply to tracks which are less than 1 mile in length.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:143 (10), R.S. 4:145 and R.S. 4:148.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Racing Commission in 1971, promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:426 (December 1976), amended LR 3:22 (January 1977), LR 4:273 (August 1978).