3769-9-05. Whip restrictions

No whip shall be carried on any two-year old in a race on the straightaway until June first, and no whip shall be carried on any horse in any race when making a first start unless its use has been approved by the stewards. Thereafter, the decision as to when a horse is running true enough to permit the use of a whip shall be left to the discretion of the stewards.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/18/2017 and 10/18/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3769.03
Rule Amplifies: 3769.03
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/85

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 11/22/2011 and 09/15/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3769.03
Rule Amplifies: 3769.03
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/85 )