Stable Names, Registration Fees, Restrictions, etc.

(1) Each Stable name must be duly registered with the Commission. (2) In applying to race under a stable name the applicant must disclose the identity or identities behind a stable name. If a partnership is involved in the identity behind a stable name, 205 CMR 4.26 must be complied with and the usual fees paid therefor in addition to the fees for the registration of a stable name. (3) If a corporation is involved in the identity behind a stable name, 205 CMR 4.09 must be complied with. (4) Changes in identities must be reported immediately to, and approval obtained from, the Commission. (5) A person cannot register more than one stable name at the same time nor can he or she use his or her real name for racing purposes, so long as he or she has a registered one. (6) Any person who has registered under a stable name may, at any time, cancel it after he or she has given written notice to the Commission. (7) A stable name may be changed at any time by registering a new stable name and by paying the fee required in 205 CMR 4.04(2). (8) A person cannot register as his or her stable name one which has been registered by any other person with any association conducting a recognized meeting. (9) A person may not register as his or her stable name one which is the real name of any owner of race horses nor one which is the real or assumed name of any prominent person not owning race horses. (10) A stable name shall be plainly distinguishable from that of another duly registered stable name. (11) No stable name shall be used, if in the judgment of the Stewards, it is being used for advertising purposes. (12) A corporate name shall be considered a stable name for the purpose of 205 CMR 4.00, but the Commission reserves the right to refuse any corporation the privilege of registering a stable name. (13) A trainer, who is a licensed owner or part owner, may use a stable name as owner or part owner. However, no trainer may be licensed as a trainer other than in his or her legal name.