When can you scratch a horse from a race without a claim possiblity?

Question

I don't think I asked the question clear enough. Here goes. I put in a "claim" for a horse. When is it mine? If the "owner" finds out someone is going to "Claim" his horse, can he "scratch" it before the race and keep the horse?

Answer 1

A horse can be scratched any time before the gate springs. It can be scratched any time proir to the start of the race.

Answer 2

In most places it is anytime before 15 minutes to post. I believe the horse must step onto the track also.

http://www.saferhorseracing.com/gpage11....

Answer 3

You can take your horse out of a race anytime before he enters the gate, Yes you can

You do have to have some reason, They can not force you to run your horse even if he is going to the gate after he enters the gate No,, unless he is having problems loading ,,in to the gate,