Section 1415.280  Equipment Changes

a)         Permission for a horse to wear blinkers, or to discontinue the use of them, must be approved by the starter before being granted by the stewards. Any request for such a change must be stated at the time of entry.

b)         Permission for a horse to wear blinkers, or to discontinue the use of them, following a winning race may be granted at the discretion of the stewards.

(Source:  Added at 18 Ill. Reg. 11620, effective July 7, 1994)