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.