1. A. A claim shall be voided if a horse is entered in a race but fails to be declared a starter, and:

   1. 1. dies on the racetrack before reaching or leaving the unsaddling area following the race; or
   2. 2. suffers an injury which requires the euthanasia of the horse as determined by a commission veterinarian before reaching or leaving the unsaddling area following the race.
2. B. A claim is voidable at the discretion of the new owner if the horse indicates a severe non-weight-bearing lameness where the horse cannot or will not put weight on a limb, as determined by a commission veterinarian, before reaching or leaving the unsaddling area following the race.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:142 and R.S. 4:148.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission LR 48:2290 (September 2022), amended LR 52:493 (April 2026).