§ 181.57. Racetrack surface.
(a) In addition to the provisions of § 181.21 (relating to submission of information to the Commission), the licensed racing entity shall ensure that the surface of a racetrack, including the cushion, subsurface and base, are designed, constructed and maintained to provide for the safety of the jockeys and horses.
(b) Distances to be run shall be measured from the starting line at a distance 3 feet out from the inside rail.
(c) The surveyor’s report must be approved by the Commission prior to the first race day of the meeting.
(d) A licensed racing entity shall provide an adequate drainage system for the racetrack.
(e) A licensed racing entity shall provide adequate equipment and personnel to maintain the track surface in a safe training and racing condition. The licensed racing entity shall also provide back-up equipment for maintaining the track surface.
(f) A licensed racing entity that conducts races on a turf track shall:
(1) maintain an adequate stockpile of growing medium; and
(2) provide a system capable of adequately watering the entire turf course evenly.
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