A horse seeking re-inclusion into the barrier draw is required to barrier trial at an Official Qualifying Trial or in a race on two consecutive occasions to the satisfaction of the Stewards before being re-instated in the barrier draw. It is preferable that at least one of these occasions be in a race start. Both trials/races cannot be performed on the same day.
Trainers can only apply to have their horse re-included into the barrier draw either at the races or when it trials and must sign the appropriate documentation prior to re-inclusion. Applications for re-inclusion into the barrier draw may only be accepted by Stewards. Applications by phone are NOT accepted.
To be deemed a satisfactory start:
a) Mobile Start - A horse must score up and be in its correct barrier position at the candy pole to the starting point, then negotiate the first 200 metres without losing gait or rhythm.
b) Standing Start - A horse must not delay the start through intractability. It must begin at its correct gait and then negotiate the first 200 metres without losing gait or rhythm.
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