Rule of the Week - Article 275 - Futurity Classes

Article 275 – Futurity classes

No class can be called a Futurity unless it meets the following criteria.

1. the height is a recommendation depending on the ground, could be 1.25/1.30m first round. Jump off at 1.40m. Width: round 1 maximum of 1.50m, triple bar 1.70m; jump off 10cms more.

2. recommendation – a Liverpool is included

3. For horses with 50 points or less and that are 6yrs or older at the close of entries.

4. No horse that has been downgraded from more than 50 points, is eligible to enter.

5. Placings: one place for every 6 starters overall, with a minimum of 5 placings. After 5 th place, prize money can be the refund of the entry fee.

6. Entry fee: minimum should be $50 and that a minimum 50% of the entry fee pool should go towards prize money.

7. Organiser’s minimum contribution to prize money is $750. 

8. Break up of total prize money should be 1st - 25 %, 2nd - 20%, 3rd - 15%, 4th -10% then 5-10th place 5% each.

9. Number of rounds: can be two or three ie 238 2.2; 273 3.1 or 3.2 or 3.3 or 3.4