Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4080 - Paddock rules
Rule 4080.
(1)
Horses shall be in the paddock at the time prescribed by these rules or by the
stewards, but, in any event, at least 1 hour before post time of the race in
which the horse is to compete. Except for warm-up trips, a horse shall not
leave the paddock until called to the post.
(2) All of the following persons are entitled
to admission to the paddock:
(a) Owners of
horses competing on the date of the race.
(b) Not more than 2 members of a registered
stable, other than the driver, on any 1 racing day.
(c) Trainers of horses competing on the date
of the race.
(d) Drivers of horses
competing on the date of the race.
(e) Grooms and caretakers of horses competing
on the date of the race.
(f)
Officials whose duties require their presence in the paddock.
(g) A licensed horsemen's
representative.
(h) Exercise
drivers.
(3) A driver,
exercise driver, trainer, or groom, once admitted to the paddock, shall not
leave the paddock, other than to warm up a horse, without approval from the
paddock judge or stewards, until the race or races for which the driver,
exercise driver, trainer, or groom was admitted are completed.
(4) A licensee shall not return to the
paddock after horses in their stable have completed racing until all races of
that program have been completed.
(5) Drivers shall report to the paddock judge
1 hour before post time for the driver's first race.
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