Dividing a race and reducing declarations to run 102. Steps where declarations to run exceed applicable limit 102.1 Paragraphs 102.2 and 102.3 apply in any case where, by the deadline determined in accordance with this Part for making declarations to run, the number of horses declared to run in a race exceeds whichever is applicable of the Field Size Limit, the Maximum Figure or the Safety Factor (the applicable limit). 102.2 If the number of horses is less than eighteen, the number of declarations shall be reduced to the number permitted by the applicable limit. 102.3 If the number of horses is eighteen or more, the race shall be divided or the remaining declarations to run shall be reduced to the number permitted by the applicable limit.