Title 9 Part 4033

Every jockey must be weighed for a specified horse not less than 30 minutes before the time fixed for the race, and the number of the horse shall be exhibited officially as soon as possible.

If a horse run in muzzle, martingale, breastplate or clothing, it must be put on the scale and included in the jockey's weight.

Every jockey shall be weighed with the clothing that such jockey will wear in the race. No whip or substitute for a whip, blinkers or number cloth shall be allowed on the scales, nor shall any bridle, muzzle, martingale, breastplate, safety vest or safety helmet approved by the stewards be weighed. A safety vest shall meet the requirements of section 4006.8 of this Article.

If a jockey intends to carry overweight, such jockey must declare the amount thereof at the time of weighing out, or if in doubt as to his or her proper weight, such jockey may declare the weight he or she intends to carry.

If a jockey intends to carry overweight exceeding by more than two pounds the weight that his or her horse is to carry, the owner or trainer consenting, such jockey must declare the amount of overweight to the clerk of the scales at least 45 minutes before the time appointed for the race, and the clerk shall cause the overweight to be stated on the notice commission immediately. For failure on the part of a jockey to comply with this section, such jockey may be punished as provided by sections 4022.12 through 4022.15 of this Subtitle.

No horse shall carry more than five pounds overweight except in races confined exclusively to amateurs or to riders who are officers of the United States Army or Navy or of the National Guard.

The owner is responsible for the weight carried by such owner’s horse.

Only equipment specifically approved by the stewards shall be worn or carried by a jockey or a horse in a race.