Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4050 - Paddock judge; duties
Rule 4050. The paddock judge shall have general supervision over the paddock and be responsible for all of the following:
(a) Getting the fields on the race course for
post parades pursuant to the schedule given to him or her by the
stewards.
(b) Inspection of horses
for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, or saddle pads.
(c) Supervision of paddock gate
attendants.
(d) Supervising the
proper check in and check out of horses and drivers at the times designated and
reporting any infractions to the stewards.
(e) Ensuring that the horse identifier checks
the identification of all horses coming into the paddock, including the tattoo
number, unique microchip, color, and markings.
(f) Direction of the activities of the
paddock blacksmith.
(g) Notifying
the stewards of anything that could in any way change, delay, or otherwise
affect the racing program.
(h)
Ensuring that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the
paddock.
(i) Ensuring that, except
for warm-up trips, no horse leaves the paddock until called to post.
(j) Informing drivers when breathalyzer tests
are being conducted.
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