PART 6 - PROCESSING AFTER ENTRY - (F)83 to (F)114

85. Scratching deadline

85.1 This Rule applies in relation to any race which closes more than 6 days before running.
85.2 A Scratching Deadline may be fixed for the Tuesday not less than 18 nor more than 24 days before running, or as otherwise decided by the Authority.
85.3 An additional Scratching Deadline may be fixed before any deadline under Paragraph 85.2

85.3.1 in respect of a Handicap, on any Tuesday after the publication of the weights, and
85.3.2 in respect of a race other than a Handicap, on any Tuesday after the publication of the entries.

85.4 Any Scratching of a horse

85.4.1 must be made to The Racing Calendar Office by noon on the date fixed in the conditions of the race, and
85.4.2 may not be withdrawn.