Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4045 - Timer/photo finish operator; duties
Rule 4045.
(1) The
timer/photo finish operator shall verify the correctness of the electric timing
device. All times shall be announced and recorded in fifths of
seconds.
(2) The timer/photo finish
operator shall be in the stand 15 minutes before the first heat or dash is to
be held. The timer/photo finish operator shall start his or her watch when the
first horse leaves the point from which the distance of the race is measured.
The time of the leading horse at the quarter, half, three-quarters, and finish
shall be taken. If odd distances are raced, the fractions shall be noted
accordingly.
(3) The timer/photo
finish operator shall record images of all horses as they cross the finish line
and provide those images to the stewards.
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