Section 183.70. Duties of paddock judge

Under the direction and supervision of the presiding judge, the paddock judge shall have complete charge of all paddock activities as outlined in § 183.32 (relating to paddock). The paddock judge shall:

(1) Get the fields on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule given to him by the presiding judge.

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

(3) Supervise paddock gate men.

(4) Check horses and drivers in and out.

(5) Direct the activities of the paddock blacksmith.

(6) Immediately notify the presiding judge of anything that could in any way 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 shoes 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 emergency.

(13) Supervise and maintain cleanliness of paddock.

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

(15) Report any cruelty to any horse that he observes to the presiding judge.