W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024

Section 178-1-11 - Paddock Judge

11.1. General Authority. The paddock judge shall:

11.1.a. supervise the assembly of thoroughbreds in the paddock no later than fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled post time for each race;

11.1.b. maintain a written record of all equipment, inspect all equipment of each thoroughbred saddled, and report any change thereof to the stewards;

11.1.c. prohibit any change of equipment without the approval of the stewards;

11.1.d. ensure that the saddling of all thoroughbreds is orderly, open to public view, free from public interference, and that thoroughbreds are mounted at the same time, and leave the paddock for the post in proper sequence;

11.1.e. supervise paddock schooling of all thoroughbreds approved for such by the stewards;

11.1.f. report to the stewards any observed cruelty to a thoroughbred;

11.1.g. ensure that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock; and

11.1.h. report to the stewards any unusual or illegal activities.

11.2. Paddock Judge's List. The following provisions apply to the paddock judge's list:

11.2.a. The paddock judge shall maintain a list of thoroughbreds which shall not be entered in a race because of poor or inconsistent behavior in the paddock that endangers the health or safety of other participants in racing. The owner, trainer or their designee shall be verbally notified by the paddock judge if his or horse is placed on the paddock judge's list.

11.2.b. Upon request, the paddock judge shall provide a copy of the list to the stewards.

11.2.c. To be removed from the paddock judge's list, a thoroughbred must be schooled in the paddock and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the paddock judge and the stewards that the thoroughbred is capable of performing safely in the paddock.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-11