New York regulations
Title 9 Part 4059
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9 NYCRR 4059.1 - Blinkers must be approved
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No horse shall be allowed to start in a steeplechase or hurdle race with blinkers unless such blinkers are of a pattern approved by the stewards.
9 NYCRR 4059.2 - Rider must wear approved cap
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No amateur rider or jockey shall be weighed out for or ride in any steeplechase or hurdle race unless the rider or jockey is wearing a skull cap of a pattern approved by the stewards of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association.
9 NYCRR 4059.3 - Five pounds overweight limit
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A horse shall not be qualified to run in a race with more than five pounds overweight except when ridden by an amateur rider at meetings sanctioned by the hunts committee.