Maryland Administrative Code

.59 Weighing Out. A. Jockeys shall be weighed out for their respective mounts in each race by the clerk of the scales not less than 20 minutes before the time fixed for the race. In case of the substitution of a jockey after the original jockey has been weighed out, the substitut…

.60 Estimating Winnings. A. The winnings of a horse in a stakes race shall be computed on the value of the gross purse. B. In estimating foreign winnings, the current rate of exchange at the time of those winnings shall be adopted. C. The value of prizes not in money will not be …

.61 Repealed.

.62 Repealed.

.63 Repealed.

.64 Jockey Fees. Subject to the approval of the Commission, the amount earned by a jockey for finishing first, second, third, or unplaced shall be determined by a written agreement between the organizations that represent the majority of owners and trainers and a majority of jock…

.65 Repealed.

.66 Pari-Mutuels. A. The Maryland Racing Commission, acting under authority of the law creating it, has established the pari-mutuel as the only legal system of wagering on horse racing on all tracks in Maryland over which it has jurisdiction. B. The “take” shall be in accordance …

.67 Daily Doubles. A. Daily doubles may be limited to one for each racing program. B. Coupled entries are permitted. C. Fields are prohibited in either half of the daily double. This section does not apply to races conducted by the Cecil County Breeders' Fair, Inc. (Fair Hill). D…

.68 Twin Doubles. A. The twin double is a part of the pari-mutuel system of wagering. It is a contract by each participant to pick (select) the winner of each of four races as may be designated by a licensee, with the approval of the Commission. For the purpose of this rule, thes…

.69 Quinellas. A. Each association shall either print in the daily program or prominently post at all areas where quinella wagering is conducted the following quinella conditions: (1) An exchange of tickets, after purchaser has left the sales window, may not be made. (2) The quin…

.70 Exactas. A. The exacta is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining two horses in a single race, selecting the two horses that will subsequently finish first and second in that race. Payment of the ticket shall be made only to the purchaser who has selected the same o…

.71 Triples (Trifectas). A. The triple is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining three horses that will subsequently finish first, second, and third in that race. Payment of the ticket shall be made only to the purchaser who has selected the same order of finish as off…

.72 Repealed.

.73 Pick Six. A. The Pick Six is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor selects the first horse in each of six consecutive races designated as the Pick Six races by the Association. The principle of a Pick Six is, in effect, a contract by the purchaser of a Pick Six ticket t…

.74 Double Triple (Twin Trifecta). A. The Double Triple is a form of pari-mutuel wagering in which the bettor selects the three horses that will finish first, second, and third in each of the two designated races of the Double Triple, in the exact order of finish as officially po…

.75 Super Bet. A. The Super Bet is a form of pari-mutuel wagering on three designated races. The bettor selects the two horses that will finish first and second in each of the first two designated races of the Super Bet, and the three horses that will finish first, second, and th…

.76 Pick Three. A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, the Pick Three is a form of pari-mutuel wagering in which each bettor selects the winning horse in each of three consecutive races designated by the Association. B. With the approval of the Commission, an Association…

.77 Intertrack Wagering. A. The Commission shall establish a system of intertrack wagering. This system is limited to betting at the racetrack of an association which is not itself conducting the race on which betting is being taken (the “receiving track”) on a race which is bein…

.78 Quad Wagering. A. The quad is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining four horses to finish first, second, third, and fourth in that specific order in a race on which quad wagering is offered. Payment of the ticket shall be made only to the purchaser who has selecte…

.79 Pick-7. A. The Pick-7 pari-mutuel pool is not a parlay and has no connection with or relation to any other pari-mutuel pool. B. The Pick-7 pari-mutuel pool consists of amounts wagered by individuals on the individuals' selections to finish first in each of the 7 races designa…

.80 Pick-7 with Carry-Over. A. The Pick-7 with Carry-Over pari-mutuel pool is not a parlay and has no connection with or relation to any other pari-mutuel pool. B. The Pick-7 with Carry-Over pari-mutuel pool consists of amounts wagered by individuals on the individuals' selection…

.81 Commingled Pari-Mutuel Pools. A. Commingling of pari-mutuel pools occurs when all wagers which are made, both within and outside of Maryland on a specific pari-mutuel pool, are combined for the purpose of determining a payout. B. For the purpose of this regulation: (1) “Gross…

.82 Bingo Bet. A. The Bingo Bet is a type of bet in which betting interests are selected and placed in a total of nine blocks, arranged in three columns with three blocks in each column thereby forming a square. B. For the columns described under §A of this regulation, the totali…

.83 Head-to-Head Wager. A. Definition. (1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated. (2) Term Defined. Head-to-head wager means a bet in which an individual selects one of two designated horses in a particular race to reach the finish line before the other…

.84 Pick (n). A. The Pick (n) is a type of bet encompassing four or more races, the exact number of races being determined by the number substituted for (n). In Pick (n), a bettor selects a betting interest to finish not lower than the position specified for this bet by the racin…

.85 Quad Trifecta. A. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) “Racing association” means the racing association in the State conducting Quad Trifecta wagering. (2) “Net Quad Trifecta pool” means the total amount wagered in the Quad Trifecta pool, …

.86 Super High Five. A. The Super High Five is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining five horses to finish first, second, third, fourth, and fifth, in that specific order, in a race on which Super High Five wagering is offered. Payment of the ticket shall be made only…

.87 Jockey Challenge. A. A jockey challenge event is one in which the Racing Association: (1) Designates the specific races on a racing program that will comprise the event; (2) Designates those jockeys who are scheduled to ride in each of the races comprising the event; and (3) …

.88 Pick (n) Jackpot. A. The Pick (n) Jackpot is a type of bet encompassing five or more races, the exact number of races being determined by the number substituted for (n), where, unless otherwise provided, only one, unique ticket holder designates the official winners in each o…

.89 Roulette Wager. A. The Roulette Wager shall be held as a separate pool in every race in which it is offered. It is a single-price pool that requires the selection of the designated group that includes the betting interest member that is the first-place finisher for a single c…

.90 Future Wager. A. The Future Wager requires selection of the first-place finisher in a specified contest. B. The association shall apply in writing to the Commission for approval to offer the Future Wager on the specified contest and may not offer the wager until Commission ap…

.91 Jackpot Super High Five. A. The Jackpot Super High Five is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining five horses to finish first, second, third, fourth, and fifth, in that specific order, in a race on which Jackpot Super High Five wagering is offered, where, unless ot…

.01 Rules. The Rules and Regulations portion of the “Charter, By-Laws Rules and Regulations of the United States Trotting Association 2005” is incorporated by reference into these rules, but where there is conflict or inconsistency with the numbered Maryland Harness Racing Rules …

.02 Definitions for Pari-Mutuel Betting. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Betting pool” means the accumulated total of all bets of the same type on the same race, or, if the type of bet encompasses more than one race, on …

.07 Betting. Except as provided in Regulation .15F of this chapter, an individual associated with a horse in a race may bet on any horse in the race.

.08 Claiming. A. The following persons may claim: (1) An individual that the Commission licenses as an owner; (2) An entity that has established its qualifications to claim by filing an application for licensure as an owner and has been approved by the judges to claim; and (3) An…

.14 Drawing or Scratching Horses. A. A horse may not be withdrawn from a race after having been declared in, except by permission from the presiding judge representing the Maryland Racing Commission. Before allowing the withdrawal of any horse or horses, the presiding judge shall…

.15 Drivers. A. An individual may not drive in a race unless licensed to do so by the Commission. B. An individual may not be granted a license to drive under any name other than the individual's legal name. C. A horse may not appear upon the track within 1 hour preceding post ti…

.16 Driver's Stand. Each association licensed to conduct pari-mutuel betting shall provide a stand, located convenient to the gate through which horses enter the track at the beginning of a heat or race, for drivers who are not competing in a particular heat or race and who are w…

.17 Entries. A. The closing of entries is determined by the racing secretary. The racing secretary shall check the eligibility of all horses drawn in to race and verify the horses' eligibility with the presiding judge. Additions to the entries may not be made after entries are cl…

.18 Horse Identification. A. Except as otherwise permitted in §B of this regulation, a horse may not be permitted to race unless fully identified by its: (1) Color; (2) Markings; (3) Unusual conformation, if any; and (4) Registration number issued by a governing body of the breed…

.19 Licenses and Registrations. A. The following persons are required to take out a license from, or register with, the Commission: (1) Licenses: (a) Trainer; (b) Owner; (c) Driver; (d) Farrier; (e) Pari-mutuel employee; (f) Stable employee; (g) Track employee; (h) Veterinarian; …

.20 and .21 Repealed.

.22 Number of Starters. A. In all overnight events, the number of starters in any race shall be limited to the number agreed upon by the Association and the horsemen's organization, and approved by the Commission. If more than the agreed upon and approved number of horses are dec…

.23 Numbering of Horses. Each competing horse shall be equipped with numbers of style, type, and design approved by the Commission or its representatives. Numbers shall be so arranged that coupled entries may be distinguished as such and also horses coupled in the field as such.

.24 Officials. A. For each day of live racing during a race meeting, the officials on duty shall be: (1) One presiding judge and two associate judges; (2) Commission veterinarians; (3) Two patrol judges; (4) One program director; (5) One clerk of the course; (6) One starter; (7) …

.25 Owners. A. Owner's License. (1) Except as provided by §A(2), of this regulation, an owner may not be allowed to start any horse under the jurisdiction of the Commission, until the owner has obtained from the Commission an owner's license. This license shall be applied for ann…

.26 Paddock Access and Restrictions. A. Individuals, other than officials and Commission employees whose duties require their presence in the paddock, shall be denied access to the paddock except for: (1) Individuals authorized by the judges to enter the paddock; and (2) Licensed…

.27 Partnerships. A. All partnerships shall be registered so as to set forth the name and address of every person having any interest in a horse, the relative proportions of these interests, and the terms of any sales with contingencies, lease, or arrangement. The registration sh…