From the KY HBPA:

Horsemen’s Advisory: Churchill Downs Claiming House Rule

Please read closely, sign a copy and deliver to

racing office before you drop a claim slip for a horse.

Click here for printable PDF version of form

By executing this Claiming Agreement (this “Agreement”) or by submitting a claim at Churchill Downs Racetrack, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company (“CDRT”) and a subsidiary of Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”), the undersigned agrees on behalf of himself/herself (“Claimant”) and any trainer or owner of horses controlled by Claimant, as consideration for participating in the claiming process, that Claimant has read, agrees to, and will fully comply with the following CDRT House Rules:

1. Claimant must be, or otherwise have, a licensed trainer (a) in good standing with CDRT and otherwise eligible to claim horses under CDRT and Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming Corporation (“KHRGC”) rules and (b) who has made a start at the current CDRT meet or within the Commonwealth of Kentucky since April 26, 2025.

2. Any horse claimed at the CDRT September Meet may not race outside of Kentucky for 45 days following the last date of the CDRT September Meet (eligible to race November 13), provided, however, that if such claimed horse has made a start at the CDRT September Meet or at another KHRGC licensed racetrack in

Kentucky (a “Post-Claiming Start”), since its claiming, that horse may race outside of Kentucky after the final day of entries of the CDRT September Meet.

3. Claimant, or the licensed trainer representing the Claimant, has signed a Claiming Agreement, a copy of which is on file with the CDRT Racing Office prior to dropping a claim slip in the claims box.

Claimant is responsible for relaying the CDRT House Rules to any owner, trainer, or other person associated with horses controlled by Claimant and ensuring compliance (and shall be liable for failure of any individuals to so comply) with the same. Claimant further understands and acknowledges that in addition to all other rights and remedies available to CDRT and CDI, any violation by Claimant or any owner, trainer, or other person associated with horses controlled by Claimant of the House Rules may, at the discretion of CDRT or CDI, result in: (a) rendering Claimant and/or the person in violation of this Agreement ineligible to claim at CDRT or any other racetrack owned or operated by CDI, (b) exclusion of Claimant and any trainer or owner of horses controlled by Claimant and/or the person in violation of this Agreement from CDRT and any other racetrack owned or operated by CDI; (c) disciplinary action against Claimant and/or the person in violation of this Agreement by CDRT or CDI, and/or (d) a fine payable by Claimant and/or the person in violation of this Agreement to CDRT or CDI of up to $2,500.

No delay or failure of CDRT or CDI at any time to exercise or enforce any right or remedy available to it under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any such right or remedy with respect to any breach or failure to comply with any CDRT or CDI rules or regulations by Claimant.

CLAIMANT Signature: __________________________

 

Print Name:

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ABOUT THE KENTUCKY HBPA

The Kentucky division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association is one of the country’s largest horsemen’s groups, representing about 6,000 owners and trainers at Kentucky’s five thoroughbred tracks. As an affiliate of the National HBPA that represents about 30,000 horsemen in the United States and Canada, the Kentucky HBPA’s responsibilities have greatly expanded as the racing industry has become more complex. In addition to its original general benevolence mission, the HBPA is the leading force for horsemen in negotiating contracts with tracks as well as the advancement of the sport through safety and integrity initiatives, promoting racing and assisting in the development of aftercare programs for retired racehorses.

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