Surface Change Rules

Below are the rules for instances where the surface has changed (i.e. Dirt changed to Turf, etc.). Certain states, and specific tracks may change their ruling before a race has gone off.

In some cases a change in surface may declare a race an "all win" for specific wager types.

New York Main Track to Turf move - Pick 4, Pick 6, and Grand Slam
When the condition of the turf course(s) warrants a change of racing surface in any of the legs of the Pick 4 and/or Pick 6, and such change has not been known to the public prior to the close of wagering for the Pick 4 and/or Pick 6, the stewards shall declare the changed leg(s) an "all win" race for Pick 4 and/or Pick 6 wagering purposes only. An "all win" race will assign the winner of that race to each Pick 4 and/or Pick 6 ticket holder as their selection for that race.

Kentucky and California Tracks Turf Course Surface Change - Pick 4 and Pick 6
When the condition of the turf course warrants a change of racing surface in any races of the Pick 4 or Pick-6, and such change has not been disclosed to the public prior to "off time" of the first race of the Pick-6, the stewards shall declare the changed races an "all win" race for Pick 4 or Pick-6 wagering purposes only.

Florida Tracks Turf Course Surface Change - Pick 4, pick 5
When the condition of the turf course warrants a change of racing surface in any races of the Pick 4 or Pick-5, and such change has not been disclosed to the public prior to "off time" of the first race of the Pick-4 or 5, the stewards shall declare the changed races an "all win" race for Pick 4 or 5 wagering purposes only.

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