Florida Horse Racing Weight Limits & Scratch Deadlines

Question
QUESTION: In Florida, what is the maximum over weight for a jockey before the horse is scratched?

ANSWER: Hi Dennis:

I am contacting my sources in Florida and will get back with you as soon as I hear from them.

Thanks for your question.

Jim

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QUESTION: Also, what is the scratch deadline for stakes and handicap races?

Answer

Hi Dennis:

I am unable to get any information from the tracks in the State of Florida - I will try to answer your question with regard to how we do it in Arkansas - In Arkansas, any overweight of 5 pounds or more will cause that particular horse to be scratched.  The scratch deadline for any horse entered in a Stakes or Handicap race is the evening before the race with the exception of scratches by the vet for health reasons.

I hope this will give you a little of the informnation you requested.

And again, thanks for your question.

Jim