PADDOCK JUDGE

§ 205.71. Duties of paddock Judge.

 At the direction of the Presiding Judge, the paddock Judge shall at all times be in charge of the paddock and the activities in the paddock area as outlined in the Commission regulations. The paddock Judge shall:

   (1)  Ensure that the horses are on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule issued by the Presiding Judge;

   (2)  Inspect horses for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, head numbers and saddle pads;

   (3)  Supervise paddock gate operators;

   (4)  Check horses and drivers in and out;

   (5)  Direct the activities of the paddock horseshoer;

   (6)  Immediately notify the Presiding Judge of anything that could in change, delay or otherwise affect the racing program;

   (7)  See that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock;

   (8)  Supervise the identification of horses in the race;

   (9)  Notify the Presiding Judge of any change of racing equipment or horseshoes before the race;

   (10)  Inspect and supervise the maintenance of all emergency equipment kept in the paddock;

   (11)  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;

   (12)  Notify Judges of all trainers and grooms who leave the paddock in an emergence;

   (13)  Supervise and maintain cleanliness of the paddock;

   (14)  Supervise the conduct of all persons in the paddock;

   (15)  Immediately report to the Presiding Judge evidence of cruelty to any horse.

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