N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4105.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 22, May 29, 2024

Section 4105.9 - Duties of paddock judge

It shall be the duty of the paddock judge to:

(a) Supervise the assembling of the fields of horses in the race on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule given to the paddock judge by the presiding judge.

(b) Supervise the identification of horses in the race.

(c) Supervise the inspection of equipment and shoes; and the head and saddle numbers of each horse during warm ups and before the parade.

(d) Supervise the paddock gate men.

(e) Supervise the checking in and out of horses, grooms, owners and drivers.

(f) Supervise the activities of the paddock blacksmith.

(g) Notify the presiding judge of any change of racing equipment or shoes before the race.

(h) Notify the presiding judge of any incident that could in any way change, delay or effect the routine progress of the racing program.

(i) Keep out unauthorized people.

(j) Inspect and supervise the maintenance of all emergency equipment kept in the paddock.

(k) Notify judges of the reason for any horse returning to the paddock after having entered the track for the post parade and before the start of the race.

(l) Notify judges of all trainers and grooms who leave the paddock in an emergency.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4105.9