175. In order to qualify in a qualifying race, a horse shall meet the following qualifying standards:(1) it shall not refuse to start;
(2) it shall start correctly;
(3) it shall not break its gait unless it has been interfered with;
(4) it shall offer a satisfactory performance;
(5) it shall meet the time standard regarding its ability to run a certain distance in a determined time, unless it has been interfered with;
(6) it shall meet the time standard set by the race secretary, unless it has been interfered with.
Where a horse not less than 4 years old does not successfully qualify in 4 consecutive qualifying races, it shall meet the qualifying standards in 2 other consecutive races.
Decision 90-09-19, s. 175; Decision 96-05-27, s. 27.