01-017 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 32 - Also Eligibles

Not more than two horses may be drawn as "also eligibles" for a race and their positions shall be drawn along with the starters in the race. In the event that one or more horses are excused by the Judges, the "also eligible" horses shall race and take the post position drawn by the horse that it replaces, except in handicap races. In handicap races, the "also eligible" horse shall take the place of the horse that it replaces in the event that the handicap is the same. In the event the handicap is different, the "also eligible" horse shall take the position on the outside of the horses with a similar handicap. No horse may be added to a race as an "also eligible" unless the horse was drawn as such at the time declarations closed. A horse moved into the race from the "also eligible" list cannot be withdrawn except by permission of the Judges. The owner or trainer of such a horse shall be notified by the Presiding Judge that the horse is to race. All other horses on the "also eligible" list that were not moved in to race shall be released.

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01-017 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 32