Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 325. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission |
Chapter 60. Running the Race |
SECTION 325:60-1-6. Weighing out
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- All Jockeys taking part in a race must be weighed out by the Clerk of Scales no more than one hour preceding the time designated for the race. Any overweight in excess of one pound shall be declared by the Jockey to the Clerk of Scales, who shall report such overweight and any change in Jockeys to the Stewards for the immediate public announcement. A Jockey must be neat in appearance and must wear a conventional riding costume. A Jockey's weight shall include his/her clothing, boots, saddle and its attachments, and any other equipment except the whip, bridle, bit or reins, safety helmet, safety vest, blinkers, goggles and number cloth. A safety vest shall be worn by the Jockey and shall weigh no more than two pounds, and shall be designed to provide shock absorbing protection to the upper body of at least a rating of five as defined by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA).